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Facilities Specialist - Mechanic
Job Number: 2019-33044
Category: Maintenance and Facilities
Location: Shrewsbury, MA
Shift: Day
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non Exempt
Business Unit: UMass Chan Medical School
Department: School - Facilities Mgt-Maintenance - W842012
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary Grade: 18
Union Code: Non Union Position-W25-Non Unit Classified
Num. Openings: 1
Post Date: Aug. 26, 2019

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: 

Under the general supervision of the Building Equipment & Maintenance Manager or designee, the Facilities Specialist-Mechanic is responsible for the repair, maintenance, troubleshooting, installation, monitoring and operation of all building systems and equipment. Maintains records, installs, repairs, modifies and maintains mechanical systems and equipment.

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MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Perform all routine preventative maintenance duties, and adhere to set timetables for their completions.
  • Update preventive maintenance procedures for all assignments
  • Assist with all minor repairs, modifications, testing and installation of all building systems and equipment
  • Investigate tenant complaints and make the necessary repairs
  • Install, repair, modify, and maintain mechanical distribution, basic plumbing and building/HVAC controls
  • Perform daily walkthroughs, record various data and fix problems
  • Determine material and equipment required to complete work based on drawings, schematics, and specifications.
  • Move furniture and equipment
  • Perform snow removal and landscaping services as needed
  • Assist all other members of facilities maintenance including mechanical, general repair and maintenance, as well as ground maintenance
  • Ability to be on-call during off shift hours/holidays

Perform other duties as required

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Facilities Maintenance
  • Thorough knowledge of tools required to perform all repairs on major job components
  • Demonstrated ability to read and work off mechanical, electrical and architectural plans.
  • Proficient in MS Office (Work, Excel and Outlook)
  • Ability to travel to off-site locations

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Under the general supervision of the Building Equipment & Maintenance Manager or designee _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None

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ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • May perform work in all Medical School facilities
  • Is subject to possible exposure to chemicals, gases, electrical shock;
  • May work in confined spaces on ladders.
  • Ability to perform physically arduous tasks; normal dexterity, visual acuity, ability to lift up to 50 lbs.;
  • Ability to climb and work from ladders and scaffolding, and work in confined areas

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