Mechanic - Electrician
6 days ago
New York
• Job Type: Support Staff - Union, • Bargaining Unit: TWU - B&G, • Regular/Temporary: Regular, • End Date if Temporary:, • Hours Per Week: 40, • Standard Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm, • Building: PA Shop The Mechanic is responsible for providing immediate and effective response to work assigned by supervisor, or by job order, and for ensuring that the work is completed in a good workmanship-like manner and that the physical condition of the building is safe and in good repair; ensure that all building certifications and licenses are properly displayed and updated; performs all duties of an Assistant Mechanic and Mechanic Trainee. Responsibilities • The Mechanic shall be skilled in the performance of all phases of repair and maintenance and shall demonstrate required knowledge and the safe use of equipment and tools., • The Mechanic will have the ability to accurately read blueprints, schematics and diagrams., • Works independently with complex building systems involving multidisciplinary skills without supervision., • Must provide current and updated home telephone number., • In accordance with the collective bargaining agreement, may be required to respond to any emergency on a 24-hour basis and may be required to work overtime., • Basic knowledge in all areas and skills with a demonstrated proficiency in Preventive Maintenance and at least two of the following skills (Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry)., • Assist in planning for maintenance repair., • Conduct periodic inspections of individual rooms and common areas to report maintenance needs., • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of daily assignments and follow work order process., • Effectively perform duties as required by operating and computerized management systems., • Recommends products and equipment to be used on assigned jobs, as requested by supervisor., • Participate in implementation of preventive maintenance programs and in the development and application of standards of quality and productivity for the facilities., • Maintain records to ensure routine compliance with all applicable codes and regulations., • Order supplies according to established procedures., • Assist in evaluating new equipment for purchase., • Calculate quantity of materials needed and requisition all supplies., • High school diploma, GED or equivalent., • Satisfactory passing of applicable tests., • Must have all applicable licenses and permits., • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, blueprints, schematics, diagrams and procedure manuals., • Ability to prepare routine reports and correspondence., • Ability to interpret and follow instructions in written, oral, diagrammatic or schedule form., • Ability to define problems, collects data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions., • Ability to interpret technical instructions necessary to carry out the above duties and skills., • The incumbent must be able to perform duties on ladders and scaffolding, indoors and outdoors as well as lifting a maximum of 50 lbs. and moving heavier objects with assisted devices. Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.