Local 5 - Grade 13

Job Summary:

Under indirect supervision, performs variety of fabrication, maintenance, repair and installation duties; ensures adequate and suitable operation of equipment, machinery, tools and/or construction; assists in training.

Essential Responsibilities:

Constructs, fabricates, installs, maintains or repairs non-contracted equipment, tools, buildings, machinery, or other facilities of organization; ensures proper and satisfactory operation and use; utilizes various skills (e.g. plumbing, mechanical pipefitting, welding, painting, electrical, sheet metal and masonry).

Maintains necessary reports, data, and information pertaining to work performed, maintenance, repair or preventive maintenance situations.

Collaborates with assigned subordinates on various assignments.

Assists in training of other general maintenance workers and staff in repair, inspection, testing, maintenance and operations of equipment to improve performance and skill.

Follows established departmental safety guidelines/standards, including use of safety equipment (e.g. head, shoe and body cover, gloves, shield, respirator and proper tools); changes ethylene oxide tanks and other medical gases; performs gas leakage testing at each tank change and periodically thereafter.

Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide culturally sensitive care and/or service.

Performs other duties and accepts responsibility as assigned.

Basic Qualifications: Experience

Two (2) years general maintenance or related experience.

Education

Post high school coursework at trade school; or equivalent combination of education (lesser) & experience may be considered in lieu of requirements.

License, Certification, Registration

Drivers License (in location where applicable)

Additional Requirements:

Demonstrated skill in one trade craft.
Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in adaptability, customer service, oral communication, problem solving, teamwork, and written communication.
Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone.
Reading, writing, speaking and understanding English.
Training/giving and receiving instructions.
Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g. organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration and alertness.

Preferred Qualifications:

Associates degree in technical field.
Advanced training in one or more trade disciplines (e.g. air conditioning/refrigeration, electrical and/or plumbing).