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General Maintenance Technician

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:

The General Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing general and preventative maintenance services and related repairs to the National Aviary buildings, structures, machinery and equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Performs assigned general maintenance duties required to maintain and repair Aviary buildings, structures, machinery and equipment, involving skills in carpentry, plumbing, painting, and electrical or mechanical trades.
  • Reviews assigned all work order requests, prioritizes and makes sure that jobs specified are completed timely and satisfactorily.
  • Maintains records of hours/materials expended for projects.
  • Assists Manager of Maintenance in routine inspections of facility.
  • Maintains a tool management plan to control and track inventory of tools and equipment and to ensure that all tools / equipment are in proper working condition and stored properly.
  • Makes emergency repairs within area of knowledge, responsibility and training.
  • Maintains and troubleshoots phone and data systems.
  • Inspects machinery in operations to ensure proper functioning.
  • Performs high reach work as necessary, including work performed on a ladder or aerial lift.
  • Assists with other departments as needed to support operations.
  • Available to assist on site in the event of a facility critical emergency situation.
  • Assists with snow removal in times of inclement weather.
  • Adheres to all National Aviary protocols and procedures.
  • Interacts with visitors utilizing National Aviary Visitor Engagement protocol.
  • Adheres to and models National Aviary safety policies.
  • Coordinate work with approved vendors

Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • The General Maintenance Mechanic has no supervisory responsibilities.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Working knowledge of two or more trades and mechanical aptitude as required
  • Knowledge and ability to operate tools of the trade
  • Ability to follow written, visual, and verbal instructions
  • Good communication skills
  • Knowledge of safe work principles and practices
  • Basic computer skills (Email, CMMS software)

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in one or more of the building trades, or combination of two years vocational school training and three years trade experience.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

  • Satisfactory Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse History Certification
  • Satisfactory FBI Criminal Record Check
  • Valid Driver’s License and ability to pass Department of Motor Vehicles check

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee constantly positions self to complete maintenance projects, including under and around equipment and furniture. The employee frequently moves equipment weighing up to 50 pounds across the facility. The employee regularly ascends and descends ladders. The employee regularly operates hand and power equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environments will include climate-controlled office spaces, public areas where the noise level may be loud, and outdoors where work may need to be done in inclement weather conditions, including extremes of temperature and precipitation.

POSITION TYPE/ EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK.

This is a Full-time position.  / Tuesday – Saturday 7:30 am – 4:00 pm