SANTA CLARA COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION

JOB TITLE: Maintenance Mechanic

DESCRIPTION OF BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform a variety of complex and skilled maintenance work in the installation, repair, regulation, and maintenance of heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and air conditioning equipment and to perform highly skilled maintenance and repair work to other mechanical and electrical equipment as assigned. Employees in this classification receive limited supervision from a supervisory level within a framework of standard policies and procedures. Employees in this classification direct and supervise the work of others in a lead capacity. This job class exercises independent judgment in the selection of methods and procedures used within specialized areas of the building trades. This job class functions at an advanced journey level of classification. May be required to be available during off duty hours for emergency situations.

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Operates, repairs, and maintains ventilation systems, including thermostats and related control devices
• Cleans, oils, greases, and replaces worn parts on heating and ventilation equipment
• Installs heaters and ventilation systems and related equipment
• Repairs, packs, and replaces valves, gauges, and fittings
• Installs, repairs, and/or maintains electrical receptacles, switches, controls and lighting system
• Installs and/or modifies power distribution and circuit breaker systems
• Maintains and repairs automatic door locking systems, air compressors, time clocks, electronic security alarm system, electronic gas dispensing system and a variety of other mechanical/electrical equipment and systems
• Maintains and repairs power distribution systems and transformers
• Maintains and makes electrical repairs to welders, fluorescent fixtures, photo cells
• Upgrades electrical systems to meet new or existing code requirements and standards
• Installs and makes routine repairs to electrical wiring, switches, outlets, fixtures, and motors
• Lubricates, oils, adjusts, cleans, and monitors a variety of mechanical equipment including motors and pumps
• Makes emergency repairs and adjustments to plumbing equipment including pipes, washers, and gaskets, faucets, floats, valves, and HVAC water chemical treatment equipment
• Installs, repairs, and maintains locking mechanisms
• Orders parts, supplies, and equipment and maintains inventory
• Prepares cost estimates for assigned projects to include time, labor, parts, supplies, and equipment upon request
• Maintains a variety of maintenance records and logs including work completed, inventory, equipment use, maintenance schedules etc. and prepares reports
• Recommends changes in procedures, methods, and/or scheduling of preventive maintenance work
• Performs related duties as required

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge of:

• methods, procedures, tools, and equipment used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems maintenance, adjustment and repair
• methods, procedures, tools and equipment used in the plumbing, mechanical, and electrical trades
• the safety rules and regulations applied to the plumbing/mechanical/electrical trades
• general maintenance, operations, procedures, and techniques for a variety of electrical, mechanical, and plumbing equipment systems and facilities
• the safe use and operation of the tools and equipment used in the testing, maintenance and repair of electrical, mechanical and plumbing equipment, systems, and facilities
• preventive maintenance and efficient energy usage principles and practices

Ability to:

• quickly and effectively diagnose basic maintenance and repair problems and take appropriate action to resolve same
• safely use and operate a variety of hand tools, power tools and equipment used in facility and equipment maintenance
• operate, repair, and maintain a variety of complex electrical/plumbing/mechanical systems and equipment including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, air compressors, security alarm systems, switches, lighting systems, security systems
• prepare accurate cost and materials estimates for assigned projects
• read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and diagrams
• maintain and update a variety of maintenance and repair records and logs
• perform mathematical calculations using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• communicate effectively in both oral and written form
• meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform the required duties
• establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties

Generally, the required knowledges and abilities will have been acquired during sufficient experience to acquire journey-level status as a mechanic or electrician in HVAC.

Date: 08/27/84 Personnel Commission Approval
Revised: 07/08/85 Board Adoption: