UNIV-Trades Specialist V-Zone 1

UNIV-Trades Specialist V-Zone 1

Charleston, South Carolina

Under general supervision of the Building Engineer, accomplishes skilled craftsman level trades related duties in varying types of maintenance, minor construction, and alterations work, i.e. routine repairs, trouble calls, preventative maintenance, renovations, and alterations. Participates in outages, provides input to inspectors and others in coordinating the work of other shops and contractors in assigned zones. Provides indirect supervision of other mechanics and helpers on an as needed basis when more than one employee is needed to complete a task. Must have ability to work different fields of maintenance and to diagnose equipment problems and find solutions. Considered Essential Personnel in a disaster situation. May require working overtime or irregular hours when needed. Basic knowledge of power tools, hand tools, and a computer is required. Understanding of engineering drawings, plans, and specifications is preferred.

Preferred Skills : Technical or trade school in electrical, plumbing, and mechanical

Job Duties :

35% Answers trouble calls in assigned area. These calls involve all trade areas, including, but not limited to, electrical, plumbing, minor carpentry and hardware, etc. Examples of specific tasks are repairing or replacing plumbing fixtures, flush valves, and hot and cold water systems. Installing and making minor repairs on small appliances; replacing light tubes, ballasts, fixtures, outlets, and electrical systems; repairing floor tile, cove base, hanging pictures, replacing ceiling tiles, door stops; etc.

30% Performs preventive maintenance work orders on various equipment in assigned area. Main equipment includes building exhaust fans, water booster pumps, sump pumps, vacuum pumps, water fountains, heat exchangers, air-compressors, etc.

20% Completes maintenance work orders. Troubleshoots basic mechanical problems, determines and isolates sources of leaks. Demonstrates a general understanding of electronic circuitry, pneumatic and hydraulic systems. Cleans equipment, equipment rooms, and work sites. Communicates work status to supervisor by providing comments on work orders, communicating to supervisor if shop support is needed or work order was redirected to another shop, work delays or emergency / urgent work. Writes work requests for recommended O&M work. Work requests should be forwarded through the Building Engineer. Develops recommendations for process improvements. Interprets schematics and drawings.

10% Makes inspections and corrects inspection deficiencies. Participates in scheduled and unscheduled outages, fire alarms and emergencies. When work is being done in an assigned area by contractors or by in-house shop personnel, provides assistance, as directed, to area coordinators, contract inspectors, foremen, and supervisors in monitoring the work and providing maintenance support when needed

5% Administrative duties. Records relevant notes and tracks time worked in computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) in a timely and accurate manner. Creates material lists for assigned tasks and loads / unloads supplies. Maintains current certifications required for job duties. Writes work requests for recommended O & M work that will be forwarded through immediate supervisor. Other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements : A high school diploma and three years trade experience that is directly related to the area of employment. Some positions require a commercial driver's license. Some positions require EPA-approved freon recovery certification.

Physical Requirements : (Note : The following descriptions are applicable to this section : Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking / mobile. (Continuous) Ability to climb. (Continuous) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Continuous) Ability to work below ground. (Continuous) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined / cramped spaces. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Continuous) Ability to bend. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to crawl while performing job functions. (Frequent) Possess good grip strength. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both hands / arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands / wrists / elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to operate winches, come-alongs, jacks, etc. (Continuous) Possess maintain dexterity in order to use hand tools, both manual and powered. (Continuous) Ability to qualify physically for respirator use. (Continuous) Additional New Requirements : Ability to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license. Ability to obtain and maintain EPA Approved Freon recovery certification.