Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

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Performs intermediate skilled work in a variety of trades in the maintenance, renovation and repair of buildings, equipment and grounds. Work is performed under the regular supervision of a Maintenance Supervisor. Limited supervision may be exercised over subordinate semi-skilled and unskilled employees.

TYPICAL TASKS: (Examples Only)
Receives repair work orders; troubleshoots and diagnoses problems; coordinates with supervisor for receiving supplies and materials; completes assigned work orders; prepares maintenance records.
Performs carpentry work such as building cabinets and counter-tops; pulls out exit doors and frames; hangs metal and wooden doors.
Repairs and replaces sheet-rock, prepares and paints walls, replaces and repairs tile; replaces broken glass and screens; repairs ceilings, roofs, door locks, etc.
Prepares vacant units for occupancy; handles move-ins and move-outs.
Performs plumbing repairs and maintenance such as unstopping sewer lines, replacing plumbing fixtures, repairing and replacing commodes, drain pipes, water lines, hot water heaters, etc.
Performs electrical maintenance, installation, and repair, e.g. replaces sockets and switches, installs outlets and lighting fixtures, hooks up stoves and appliances, etc.

Repairs and maintains air conditioning units; replaces and/or cleans filters. pilot lights; services and maintains refrigerator door gaskets, thermostats, compressors, motors, etc.
Performs grounds maintenance tasks including mowing grass, removing dead trees and limbs, trimming shrubs, edging lawns, raking leaves, picking up trash, etc.
Operates various types of machinery and equipment such as saws, sanders, drills, strippers, mowers, tillers, trucks, etc.; utilizes hand tools, plumbing and electrical tools, etc.
Performs custodial duties such as cleaning vacant apartments, removing furnishings, cleaning floors, etc.

Conducts preventive maintenance inspections as assigned; performs preventative maintenance as needed.