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| Job Title: | Facilities Maintenance Mechanic |
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| Closing Date/Time: | Continuous |
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$13.77 - $17.12 Hourly $28,641.60 - $35,609.60 Annually |
| Job Type: | Full-Time |
| Location: | Albany, Dougherty County, Georgia |
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| The purpose of this classification is to perform semi-skilled/manual work functions associated with maintenance of department buildings, equipment, grounds and facilities. | |
| Duties: | |
| Performs general repair and maintenance work on buildings and related systems (such as air conditioning, heating, and boilers); repairs/maintains appliances and equipment.
Ensures that building, equipment and system operations/maintenance are in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Monitors work safety factors to ensure safety of employee and other individuals. Inspects buildings, equipment and systems to identify needed repairs; tests machinery, equipment and parts for proper operations. Performs skilled labor/repair functions such as electrical and mechanical repairs, plumbing, painting, etc. Performs various manual work functions associated with building/equipment maintenance (which may include repairing roof leaks, replacing ceiling tiles, regulating chemicals to cooling tower water, changing light bulbs and ballasts, cleaning condenser coils, clearing clogged plumbing lines, installing plumbing fixtures, repairing plumbing leaks, wrapping/insulating pipes, repairing/replacing locks/hardware, running cables/wires, replacing electrical receptacles, testing electrical components, lifting/moving heavy materials, digging holes, shoveling materials, etc.) Performs various manual work functions associated with grounds maintenance (which may include mowing grass, trimming trees/shrubs, planting flowers/shrubs, removing weeds from flowerbeds, picking up debris/litter, etc.). Operates a variety of equipment, machinery, and tools used in projects (which may include a utility vehicle, air conditioner, chiller, air handler, boiler, heater, pump, mower, torch, drill, saw, pick axe, shovel, rake, gauges, meters, mechanic tools, diagnostic instruments, etc.). Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to maintain machinery, equipment and tools in operable condition (such as inspecting equipment, checking fluid levels, replacing fluids, greasing equipment, changing filters, washing/cleaning equipment, cleaning work areas, etc.); monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment. Maintains inventory of department equipment, tools and supplies; initiates requests for new or replacement materials. Assists in designing building additions or renovations. Reads/interprets blueprints and construction drawings. Prepares and/or completes various forms, correspondence, reports, logs, purchase requests, and other documents. Receives various forms, reports, work orders, invoices, certifications, diagrams, blueprints, manuals, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate. Communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio; provides information; takes and relays messages; responds to requests for service. Communicates with supervisor, employees, city departments, contractors, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems. Responds to complaints and questions related to department operations, to include providing information, researching problems, initiating telephone calls, etc. Responds to routine requests for information from employees, officials, the public or other individuals. Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws/regulations; maintains an awareness of new trends/advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS Operates a motor vehicle for use in conducting work activities. May reclaim refrigerant from air conditioning units and dispose of per established procedures. Conducts various errands as assigned. Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed. Performs other related duties as required. |
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| Qualifications: | |
| High school diploma or GED; supplemented by vocational/technical training in mechanics, painting, plumbing or electricity; supplemented by one (1) to two (2) years previous experience and/or training involving mechanics, painting, plumbing, electrical work, construction or general building maintenance/repair; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver’s License. May require possession and maintenance of valid Freon Handler/CFC Recovery certification. | |
| Other Information: | |
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The City of Albany is an Equal
Employment Opportunity Employer. Our objective is to recruit, hire, train,
and promote the most qualified applicants without regard to race, color,
religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or veteran's status.
