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GENERAL MAINTENANCE MECHANIC VII

Duke University
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 5 Feb 2026

About the role

OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY:

 

Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on systems including plumbing, electrical, heating, refrigeration, general A/C, carpentry, masonry, paint and glass.

 

WORK PERFORMED:

 

· Clean mechanical rooms, pick up and deliver parts.

· Assist other mechanics as required/directed.

· Perform other related duties incidental to the work herein.

· Perform basic calculations and conversions.

· Perform basic maintenance tasks given by higher level mechanic and/or supervisor.

· Use hand and power tools associated with the trade.

· Perform basic maintenance repairs on systems including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, masonry, paint and glass.

· Ability to fill out paperwork including but not limited to work orders, inventory and preventive maintenance forms.

· Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot buildings and components.

· Maintenance and repair of plumbing fixtures and components including but not limited to faucets, water coolers, urinals, commodes and automatic flush valves.

· Perform preventive maintenance and repair of window appliances.

· Maintenance and repair of electrical components including but not limited to receptacles, switches, lighting fixtures and lighting ballasts.

· Perform preventive maintenance and repair of door closures, locks, panic bars and piano hinges.

· Maintenance and repair of various woods, materials, fasteners and adhesives.

· Maintenance and repair of windows, skylights, exterior doors, weather-stripping and locksets.

· Use electrical test equipment in maintenance of electrical systems.

· Maintenance and troubleshoot fuses and circuit breakers.

· Maintenance and repair of various types of lamps and lighting fixtures.

· Select and properly use lubrication in maintenance of equipment.

· Mix and apply mortar when required.

· Apply paints and coatings using brushing and rolling techniques.

· Maintenance and repair of plastic piping and fittings used in the plumbing trade.

· Installation and maintenance of various types of doors and hardware.

· Installation and maintenance of various types of interior trim for windows, doors, floors and ceilings.

· Identify and repair common problems associated with concrete.

· Maintenance and repair of commercial, industrial and residential wiring.

· Installation, maintenance and repair of incandescent, fluorescent and HID lamps including ballasts and components.

· Installation, maintenance and repair of grout and other types of reinforcement.

· Apply sealants and fillers.

· Identify and correct common problems associated with painting.

· Analyze/troubleshoot maintenance and repair of copper piping and fittings.

· Maintenance and repair of various types of plumbing fixtures and faucets.

 

SKILLS:

· Basic knowledge of workplace safety including PPE use and reaction to emergencies and accidents.

· Ability to use mathematics including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and conversion tables.

· Identify and safely use hand and power tools associated with the trade.

· Understanding of blueprint basics.

· Basic knowledge of the carpentry trade.

· Use of hand and power tools used in the carpentry trade.

· Basic knowledge of concrete construction terms, tools and techniques.

· Ability to apply electrical safety rules and regulations along with OSHA-mandated lockout/tagout procedures.

· Knowledge of electrical concepts including Ohm's Law, voltages, resistance, and electric power equations.

· Basic knowledge of heating, ventilation and air conditioning.

· Use hand and power tools used in the HVAC trade.

· Basic knowledge of the methods and procedures used in masonry including laying brick and block, using mortar and constructing courses.

· Identify types and conditions of surfaces including wood, metal, masonry/concrete, plaster/drywall and synthetic substrates.

· Use of tools, materials and methods used for cleaning, repairing and penetrating surfaces in preparation for coating.

· Basic knowledge of the plumbing trade.

· Use hand and power tools used in the plumbing trade.

· Ability to identify, maintain and repair various woods, materials, fasteners and adhesives.

· Ability to maintain and repair windows, skylights, exterior doors, weather-stripping and locksets.

· Use electrical test equipment.

· Ability to maintain and troubleshoot fuses and circuit breakers.

· Ability to maintain and repair different kinds of lamps and lighting fixtures.

· Knowledge of basic principles of heat transfer, refrigeration and pressure-tem

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