Title: (NORFOLK NAVY GATEWAY INNS AND SUITES) MAINTENANCE MECHANIC BUILDING MAINTENANCE Location: United States-Virginia-Norfolk Job Number: 240000MD Job Summary The purpose of this position is to execute perform journeyman level maintenance-related tasks requiring the use of skills associated with a variety of trades. Duties and Responsibilities Ensures security of all guests is maintained at all times. Ensures guest privacy is maintained at all times. Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks involving standard methods related to the operation and maintenance of physical plant facilities. Maintains work order log and follow up as required. Reports status to supervisor. Logs trouble calls with contractors as appropriate. Performs work in at least three of the following trades in the maintenance and repair of buildings and related fixtures Plumbing ; Makes plumbing repairs to sinks, faucets, commodes, tanks, urinals P- traps, shut-off valves, washing machines and water supply that can be accomplished by removing cleaning, resealing, replacing defective parts or units. Installs water heaters, garbage disposals, faucets and sinks. Involves installing, modifying and repairing new and existing utility supply and disposal systems and equipment water closets tubs fire sprinkler systems and showers. The incumbent works from building plans, blueprints and sketches to plan and lay out the routing placement, slant, slope, fall and proper operation of systems and equipment. Installs modifies and repairs systems like those described above by locating and tapping main lines setting up system routes, placing and cutting route openings, placing hangers for proper level and slope and determining and installing valves traps and unions needed for proper operation of systems. - Washer Dryer repair; Performs routine maintenance on washers and dryers to include cleaning lint ducts and vents replacing hoses and fittings as required and referring more complex problems to supervisor for action. Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning HVAC; Recognizes cause of faulty equipment and makes repairs on a variety of HVAC units. Installs equipment, recognizes the causes of faulty equipment and makes repairs on a variety of domestic and commercial refrigeration and air conditioning units and systems. The systems are used to condition areas and to cool equipment such as water dispensers and small structures or areas that use unit comfort coolers, window units and other similar equipment. Mechanics work from oral instructions, blueprints and work orders. They trace and locate defects to determine the type and extent of repair needed and they plan the work select the proper tools and testing devices and accomplish repairs according to accepted trade practices. Electrical Repairs are accomplished by removing, replacing, tightening, splicing, soldering and insulating defective wiring controls equipment and fixtures such as broken and bare wiring, burned out switches and relays loose connections and fittings, damaged light fixtures and poorly operating thermostats. Replaces fluorescent and incandescent ballasts bulbs and tubes. Repairs are accomplished by removing, replacing, tightening, splicing, soldering and insulating defective wiring controls equipment and fixtures such as broken and bare wiring, burned out switches and relays loose connections and fittings, damaged light fixtures and poorly operating thermostats. May install or repair electrical systems incidental to the construction or maintenance of facilities. Receives work orders, oral instructions and wiring diagrams that indicate the nature of the repair or installation to be made the layout and placement of circuitry, fixtures and controls and the types of wiring parts and equipment installed. They locate broken, worn, damaged or poorly operating wiring fixtures, controls and equipment through visual check or through use of a small variety of test equipment for example, test lamps, voltage testers, ammeters and polarity testers. They complete needed repairs to installed systems and rearrange and hook up items such as outlets, switches, light fixtures, regulators and circuit breakers. Carpentry Uses skilled techniques to construct, install, repair and modify wood and wood substitute structures and items requiring close tolerance fit and structural soundness. Constructs and repairs a wide variety of structural items such as building, frames, rafters, concrete forms, walls, staircases, door and window frames interior and exterior trim and miscellaneous items such as workbenches, counter tops, bookcases, equipment cabinets, computer consoles, and items requiring limited decorative trim and molding. Set up and operate a wide variety of wood working machines and tools. Assemble items with a variety of joining techniques such as miters, rabbets, dado, biscuit and uses glues and adhesives to secure wood pieces veneers and counter tops. Uses wood metal and various composite materials when installing or replacing interior partitions, flooring, panels, suspended ceilings, counter tops and moldings. Interprets drawings blueprints and specifications independently and determine the layout and work sequences and types of lumber or special related materials. Plan and carry out projects from initial layout to completion. Painting Coating work is accomplished by any of the accepted methods of the trade including special finishing techniques such as marbling and graining by using coating materials that are prepared in special as well as common ways and by applying coating techniques that ensure surfaces have a smooth textured and decorative appearance and meet thickness and level requirements. Incumbent determine the methods techniques, devices and materials that are best suited to the surface finish required for example glossy finish, grained effect or a finish that must meet specified thicknesses and levels. Prepares surfaces by methods such as smoothing with pumice and rotten stone filling, shaping and leveling with metal and synthetic resins and mixing and applying pre-coating agents for example pickling and alkali compounds. They prepare coating materials by tinting toning matching, blending and mixing in various additives. Applies coating materials with any of the accepted trade devices including those designed to give special effects for example brushes, rollers, spray guns and graining devices. They see that the coating finish meets match texture decorative thickness and level requirements. Performs other related duties as assigned This position is represented by the American Federation of Government Employees, Local 22 Qualifications: GENERAL EXPERIENCE One year of experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of general maintenance practices involving the upkeep of buildings grounds fixtures equipment etc. SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE One year of high school education may be substituted for 3 months of general experience up to a High School Diploma or GED for one year of general experience. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE Three years of general maintenance work in involving variety of trade practices associated with such occupations as air conditioning and refrigeration electrical work plumbing carpentry masonry and painting etc. Including knowledge of safety and environmental rules and regulations concerning procedures tools mechanical and electrified equipment chemicals and basic safe work practices. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Standing stooping bending kneeling climbing and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts and carries material weighing up to 50 pounds. A recognized professional certification or license in one trade plumbing HVAC electrical carpentry or painting trade is preferred.
