MAINTENANCE MECHANIC III 7004
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
An employee in this class is a
skilled mechanic in one of the major craft or specialty areas such as
carpentry, plumbing, painting, electricity, mechanical and welding. Other
specialty trades areas include, but are not limited to, heating and
refrigeration, audio systems, roofing, sheet metal, fuel storage tank
maintenance, temperature control, control wiring, complex high temperature
water systems, electronics, masonry, elevator repair, swimming pools, sewage
treatment, glasswork, and repair and maintenance of equipment and
machinery. The employee may be
performing sub-craftsman level duties while supervising the work of subordinate
Maintenance Mechanics II. The incumbent
is expected to exercise considerable independent judgment in determining
materials and methods to be used in performing assignments. Work assignments are received in the form of
oral or written instructions, sketches or blueprints. The employee may supervise a small number of
Laborers or subordinate Maintenance Mechanics who assist in performing
assigned work. Supervision is received
from assigned supervisory personnel, who inspect work in progress and upon
completion for compliance with specifications and standards. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Performs general carpentry
work in the construction, alteration and maintenance of buildings, floors,
roofs, stairways, partitions, doors, windows and furniture;
Performs skilled work
in a carpentry shop operating power saws, joiner’s wood lathes and planers;
Determines types and
amounts of materials suitable for painting and staining projects, including
special mixtures, epoxies, primers, lacquers, stains and finishes; prepares
surfaces by taping, spackling, plastering or sanding, and applies paint or
stain to interiors and exteriors of buildings, furniture and equipment, using
brushes, rollers and spray guns;
Installs, repairs and
maintains audio actuated security systems, public address systems, fire alarm
systems and related communication and electronic equipment;
Installs, maintains or
repairs valves, faucets, traps, sinks, washbowls, sewers, hot water heaters, steam
boilers and other plumbing fixtures;
Cuts and threads pipe,
solders joints, maintains piping systems, checks for leaks, flushes out boilers
and performs other maintenance of plumbing systems;
Services, overhauls and
maintains all types of refrigeration, fuel burning equipment and other heavy
machinery;
Regulates steam
pressures and oil temperatures, inspects and adjusts temperature controls and
other control devices;
Repairs condensers,
compressors, cooling towers, motors and controls, repairs pipes and ducts;
Installs, repairs and
maintains electrical appliances, motors, time clocks, relays, switches, control
boxes, air conditioners, oil burners and fuse boxes;
Installs, repairs, and
maintains low and high voltage wiring systems for hydraulic and pneumatic
controls;
Lays out and installs
new wiring systems;
Preheats and cleans
metals, lays out, cuts and fits materials for flat, vertical and horizontal
welding;
Selects proper welding
heat and proper type of materials for correct penetration and strength;
Does cutting, welding
and hard surfacing on such areas as dredge parts, shell propellers, truck
bodies and snow plows;
Builds new pipelines;
Operates and maintains
steam/hot water heat exchangers, steam absorption cold generators, water circulation
systems, temperature control valves, cooling and heating coils, ventilation
equipment and associated systems;
Performs skilled work
in repairing electric motors, hydraulic pumps, chain drives, belt drives,
electrical cables, conveyor parts and other mechanical assemblies;
Performs skilled work
in the installation, maintenance and repair of above ground and underground
fuel storage tanks;
Operates and maintains
high-pressure boilers, feed water and condensate systems and water softeners;
Prepares surfaces to be
painted, mixes and matches paints and stains, applies paint to surfaces using brushes,
rollers and spray guns.
Thorough knowledge of the
practices, materials, tools and methods of the assigned craft or specialty
area; thorough knowledge of the pertinent rules, regulations and codes which
are applicable to the assigned craft or specialty area; thorough knowledge of
the hazards and safety precautions of the work; skill in the use and care of
tools, materials and equipment of the trade; ability to understand and work
from general instructions, building specifications, blueprints or sketches;
ability to make time, labor and material estimates; ability to understand and
follow oral and written instructions; ability to supervise the work of others
in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; physical condition
commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Either:
(a) Completion of two
(2) years of vocational education courses in a vocational school program or in
an apprentice or training program in one of the craft areas, and two (2) years
of experience in the craft or specialty to which the incumbent will be
assigned; or,
(b) Four (4) years of
experience in the craft or specialty to which the incumbent will be assigned;
or,
(c) An equivalent
combination of the above education, or training, and experience as defined by
the limits of (a) and (b); or,
(d) One (1) year of
experience as a Maintenance Mechanic II.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Depending on the nature of the assignment, at the time of appointment
and during employment in this title, candidates may be required to possess a
valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the vehicle to be
operated.
R04/06/16
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Non-Competitive