Regional General Mechanic

Regional General Mechanic

The Regional General Mechanic (Regional GM) is assigned to a district or geographic region and covers various facilities within the assigned area. The Regional GM is expected to have advanced knowledge and skills in a wide array of facilities operations and building and mechanical trades. Building trades include such specialties as carpentry, roofing, and locksmith skills; while the mechanical trades include such specialties as the maintenance and repair of plumbing, electrical, heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems. The Regional GM functions as the lead general mechanic for the region for which assigned and must have the ability to perform tasks with minimal supervision. Incumbents of this position are considered essential personnel.

The incumbent is responsible for keeping the buildings and grounds functional and ready for use at all times. The tasks of the position are those concerned with the maintenance of various components of the buildings themselves. These encompass a broad range of duties to meet the standards of daily, weekly, monthly and yearly inspections. The incumbent will be required to respond to emergencies that may occur at any time of the day.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following :

• Major and minor repairs of all building systems from foundation to roof; interior and exterior.
• Maintenance and repair of special systems such as emergency lighting, fire alarm and security systems.
• Maintenance and repair of mechanical systems such as heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, sprinkler, and emergency generators.
• Coordinating assignments, needs, planning, etc. with supporting facility managers in order to ensure proper operation and maintenance of assigned buildings.
• Ensuring the safe and efficient functioning of all facilities.
• Will assist building managers in the planning, scheduling and budgeting of work that needs to be completed for effective utilization of staff, materials and equipment.
• Conduct inspections of the various facilities to determine maintenance needs and recommend priorities for repair based on the nature of the maintenance problem.
• May draft proposals, plans and drawings in preparation for and assistance with projects.
• May assist in budgeting, purchasing and other administrative tasks associated with financial transactions to accomplish projects timely.
• As required, will supervise subordinate staff on projects and in daily assignments.
• Will be required to train and provide mentoring / coaching to staff in order to ensure proper operations, techniques and processes are utilized in completing tasks; ensuring a safe work environment at all times.
• May assist in the preparation of and provide input for the annual performance evaluations of subordinate employees.
• Performs general grounds maintenance tasks such as clearing sites, mowing lawns, cutting bush and wood, trimming and removing trees and shrubs, maintaining roads and sidewalks, snow and ice removal, collection / pick-up of trash and other obstructions from the building and surrounding areas.
• Will be required to work on computers using Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc) as well as various databases associated to New York State and facilities operations; such as the Statewide Financial System (SFS).
• May occasionally fill in for Supervisor in their absence.
• Periodic travel may be required to other facilities; to attend training; or other requirements related to duties as needed.
• Periodic overtime will be required especially during winter months.
• Other job related duties as assigned.

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