Building Mechanic/Plumber

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, and/or the Facilities Manager, a general Building Mechanic will perform a variety of skilled general building and equipment maintenance work related to plumbing, electrical, HVAC, locksmithing, carpentry, and painting as well as maintaining facilities in a safe, secure, and comfortable condition.

This building mechanic position will also be responsible for the plumbing needs at William Carey University. The Plumber will provide guidance to other Building Mechanics as it relates to plumbing issues across campus and lead during any major plumbing projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Duties and responsibilities listed are essential job functions and exclude functions which are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties:

Responsibilities- Plumber:

• Install, maintain, repair, or replace plumbing fixtures, pipes and flushing mechanisms, pumps and motors, water faucets, valves, drinking fountains, fittings, gages and gaskets.
• Utilize appropriate tools to clean and clear clogged drains, repair damaged, broken and obstructed sewer lines. Inspect, service and maintain Backflow Prevention Devices.
• Maintain, service and repair decorative fountains and water features.

Responsibilities- Building Mechanic:

• Assist the university in implementing the statement of purpose.
• Assist the university in implementing the long-range institutional plan.
• Perform repair, installation, and troubleshooting of facility electrical systems, i.e. ballasts, relays, motors, controllers, and lighting.
• Remodel offices and classrooms, design, fabricate, install, and modify shelves, partitions, and counters; repair broken or damaged furniture; replace carpets, damaged floors, ceiling tiles, hand shades, bulletin boards, chalk boards, pictures and plaques.
• Inspect and repair roof leaks; clear gutter and downspout; install flashing, weather-stripping, gutters, downspout, and roof drains.
• Reset and adjust time clocks controlling automatic, lighting, heating, and air conditioning.
• Perform basic maintenance and repairs on various types of heating and ventilation equipment in the absence of the HVAC technician and when emergencies occur.
• Perform general painting; sand and repair walls; stucco, wall coverings; mix and apply paints and wood finishes, stains, and sealers.
• Maintain safe facilities; respond to water leaks, broken glass, gas leaks, fire, and other hazards.
• Confer with contractors and vendors performing contracted services.
• Perform duties and activities related to general locksmithing: install-maintain-repair-replace facility locksets, door hardware, etc.
• Perform emergency callback services to include weekends, holidays and nighttime hours as required and assigned.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.