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.

• 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.

• Two (2) years general maintenance or related experience.

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

• Drivers License (in location where applicable)
  

• 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.

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