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Delaware Technical & Community College Facilities Maintenance Mechanic II in DOVER, Delaware

This job was posted by https://joblink.delaware.gov : For more information, please see: https://joblink.delaware.gov/jobs/1306935

An incumbent may perform any combination of the below listed accountabilities:

1. Identifies and corrects building and equipment problems by performing carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, and/orHVACwork to maintain buildings and equipment in safe condition and prevent failures that would cause reduction in service using hand, power and specialty tools. Adjusts and calibrates thermostats, pneumatic controls andHVACand electric energy management systems to maintain a comfortable temperature for employees and proper equipment operation.

2. Provides technical expertise to facilities personnel and outside contractors to assist them in understanding specific job requirements and in the planning for future expansion and projects by drawing or sketching diagrams and layouts and using blueprints, codes, and estimates. Trains co-workers to perform preventive maintenance and repair work as assigned.

3. Repairs, modifies, constructs, fabricates, installs and maintains building structures and equipment, (e.g. roofs, floors, walls, ceilings, foundations, generators,HVACequipment, compressors, etc.) to provide safe conditions for employees using various hand and power tools (e.g. roto rooter, snakes, welders, oxygen/acetylene torches, volt/ohm meters, ladders, etc.).

4. Replaces or updates inoperable building systems (e.g. motors, belts, pumps, window glass, sinks, doors, smoke alarms, cabinets, shelves, tile, light fixtures, filter systems, patios, etc.) to provide a safe, comfortable working environment for employees and a safe, comfortable educational environment for students. Uses various tools and materials (e.g. welding equipment, ladders, power saws, hammers, drills, etc.).

5. Inspects facilities equipment (e.g. generators, compressors, etc.); systems (e.g. electrical, plumbing, power sources, etc.); and work of vendors to determine condition of facilities, safe operation of equipment, quality and safety of work, and scheduled maintenance using hand, power, and specialty tools. Prepares reports of inspections and labor and material estimates to apprise supervisors of conditions of property and equipment and materials needed for repairs using and computer and measuring devices.

6. Repairs, replaces or installs plumbing systems and components (e.g. water, sewer and drain lines, valves, faucets, etc.) in buildings and structures by using appropriate materials and tools (e.g. various types of piping, fittings, valves, tanks, pipe wrenches, cutters, adhesives, etc.).

7. Orders and stocks building supplies, materials and parts (e.g. evaporative motors, belts, hardware, paints, cooler pumps, bearings, fans, tools, plumbing parts, etc.) to replace materials consumed and assure their availability for assigned projects, scheduled maintenance, and emergency responses by contacting state vendors.

8. Communicates orally and in writing to notify supervisor of conditions of buildings and equipment and scheduling dates for repairs using a computer and telephone.

9. Removes, relocates, repairs, installs and tests electrical equipment (e.g. switches, conduit wiring, receptacle lights, circuits, etc.) to maintain electrical power in buildings and structures, detect shorts and defective connections, and restores operation of non-functioning equipment using various hand, power and specialty tools, computers, blueprints and materials.

10. Recommends building modifications to improve or alter existing facilities by inspecting and evaluating conditions, recommending appropriate changes and providing the supervisor with a report of alternatives to meet standards and building codes.

11. Removes blockages to restroom/kitchen facilities to restore the flow and drainage of waste water and products using appropriate tools and materia s (e.g. hand, electrical and sewer snakes, plunger, caustic chemicals and acids,etc.).

12. Installs, repairs and maintains wood and metal windows, doors, locks and closures using various hand, power and specialty tools to ensure proper operation and security of the facilities. Responds to emergency calls when needed for assigned work area to perform emergency building or equipment repairs.

13. Hangs, patches, textures and paints sheetrock and drywall to cover, repair or create various finishes on framed, existing, or damaged walls using various hand, power, and specialty tools and materials (e.g. texture gun, taping knife, joint compound, tar, levels, etc.). Paints various structures and equipment if needed.

14. Analyzes electrical circuits, wiring diagrams and drawings, and installs, repairs, calibrates, services or replaces electrical devices and systems, and power generation devices to prevent overload using an amp probe, recording meter, etc. Installs conduits and wires to provide power for employees.

15. Installs vinyl composite and ceramic tile to construct, repair or replace floor or wall surfaces using various tools and materials (e.g. grout, trowel, level, chalk line, tile, cutter, square float, etc.). Replaces and repairs ceiling tiles and ceiling grid systems to correct damaged, stained or broken

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