An employee in this class utilizes mechanical trade skills in the maintenance and repair of machinery and related equipment including, but not limited to generators, motors, pumps, compressors, fans and valves. Work also includes performing other basic trades tasks as assigned such as routine plumbing and electrical work. Employees service equipment breakdowns in environments such as offices, storerooms, basements, roofs, laboratories, laundry, pool, airport and patient care areas. Significant to the work is inspecting and diagnosing malfunctioning mechanical equipment to determine equipment problems. Work involves some disagreeable aspects and physical effort.
Employees report to a higher level maintenance superior.
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth school grade. and Four years of experience maintaining and repairing machinery and mechanical devices or equipment utilizing several mechanical skills. NOTE Employees are required to safeguard and account for all tools, equipment and supplies used in the course of their work. Permanent City employees who compete will receive no promotional preference in this examination. NOTE Candidates who pass the exam and are placed on the civil service list will be retained on the list for a minimum of one year and a maximum of two years.