Maintenance Mechanic Specialist 1

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Maintenance, Repair, and Troubleshooting

• Performs skilled maintenance and repair work in one or more competency areas, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, steam control, and related building systems and equipment.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses problems with assigned equipment, systems, and buildings.
• Operates various electrical, mechanical, and plumbing equipment and systems to diagnose, repair, and maintain systems.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, drawings, schematics, and written technical documents related to general machinery, equipment, and building systems to locate problems and complete repairs accurately.
• Shuts down equipment prior to scheduled repairs, as necessary.

Preventive Maintenance and Building Systems Operations

• Performs preventive maintenance on related equipment, buildings, and building systems to ensure safe and proper operations.
• Operates and maintains building equipment and systems, including vacuum systems, control air systems, building air systems, emergency generators, electrical distribution systems, liquid pumping systems, steam systems, air handling systems, hot and cold water systems, natural gas systems, and fuel oil systems.
• Monitors assigned equipment and building systems to support reliable operations and identify repair or maintenance needs.

Work Coordination and Staff Guidance

• Provides guidance to maintenance mechanics and assists with assigning and scheduling work.
• Picks up and distributes work assignments and gives direction to ensure work orders are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Schedules, monitors, and directs workflow to maintain efficient and timely services.
• Observes and reviews work produced by staff to maintain quality, efficiency, and compliance with departmental standards.
• Interprets departmental and organizational policies and procedures for staff to ensure consistent practices.

Training and Knowledge Sharing

• Provides training and instruction for staff.
• Assesses training needs, prepares materials, and shares knowledge and expertise on an ongoing basis.
• Reinforces proper procedures, safety practices, and technical standards for assigned maintenance work.

Compliance, Safety, and Documentation

• Maintains records and files in accordance with departmental standards and applicable requirements.
• Interprets applicable regulations and supports filing and auditing procedures to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Practices all applicable safety regulations and uses personal protective equipment as required.
• Supports compliance with applicable regulatory, safety, departmental, and organizational requirements.

Customer Service and Operational Support

• Responds to customer requests and complaints in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Identifies and records needs or problems and determines the best approach to resolve the situation following departmental guidelines.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Education

• Associates degree or 4 years of maintenance experience in lieu of education

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in one of the competency areas of building maintenance with degree

Licensure

• Valid Georgia driver's license and insurable driving record may be required for some positions