Maintenance Mechanic

Summary/Objective: Installs, maintains, repairs, or replaces mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, plumbing, refrigeration, structural, and heating equipment and systems by performing the following duties.

Essential Functions:

• Repair and maintain pumps, furnaces, boilers and motors.
• Install and maintain electrical circuits, refrigeration equipment and systems, HVAC equipment and commercial kitchen equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems accurately.
• Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Repair or replace defective parts.
• Use appropriate hand and power tools to repair equipment, furnishings, appliances and systems.
• Read diagrams to perform installations, repairs, etc. on equipment and systems.
• Read and interpret work orders.
• Repair and install roof materials.
• Hang and finish sheetrock.
• Paint interior and exterior surfaces.
• Fabricate items from wood and metal.
• Weld metal with either gas or electric.
• Clean drains and replace sections of waste lines.
• Install new water lines, repair water service, firefighting lines and hydrants.
• Install and repair locks.
• Operate construction equipment: bobcats, backhoes, aerial lifts, etc.
• Other duties may be assigned.

In addition to the above requirements, it is also your obligation as an employee to understand and uphold the mission, charism, values and language of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth.

SCN Mission Statement: We Sisters of Charity of Nazareth are an international Congregation impelled by the love of Christ in the tradition of Vincent de Paul and Louise de Marillac and the pioneer spirit of Catherine Spalding. Embracing intercultural relationships, we and our Associates commit ourselves to care for all creation and to work for peace and justice in solidarity with oppressed and marginalized peoples.

Qualification Requirements: To perform this job, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed represent knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies:

• Ethical Conduct
• Confidentiality
• Time Management
• Project Management
• Initiative and Problem Solving
• Technical Capacity
• Attention to Detail

Supervisory Responsibility: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education/Experience: Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year College or technical school; or 2-3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Good working knowledge of electricity, plumbing, steam, mechanical systems and HVAC.

Licenses/Certificates: Ability to train for and receive necessary certifications, i.e. EPA section 608 certification. Must have valid driver's license and good driving record.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping, crouching, crawling, working from ladders, scaffolds, man lifts and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee will be frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration and be occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at job sites. The noise level can be loud.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a Full-Time position. Hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 40 hours per week. This is an on-call after hours position.

Travel: Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area travel may be expected.