Mechanic Aide, Plumbing
- Employer
- CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
- Location
- California, United States
- Closing date
- 20 Sep 2020
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- Job Type
- Professional Services, Estates & Facilities / Facilities Management
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term
- Hours
- Full Time
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Job Summary
Under minimum supervision, perform a variety of tasks assisting journeyman mechanics or lead persons in maintaining and repairing a variety of facilities plumbing and HVAC machinery and equipment. Will also participate in work involving rehabilitation and alterations to rooms, laboratories and offices.
Job Duties
- Perform minor repairs and routine maintenance on plumbing systems and components such as emergency showers and eyewash stations
- Assist in the installation of plumbing fixtures and equipment
- Provide written and oral reports effectively
- Perform other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications
Education and Experience
- High School graduate or equivalent required
- Minimum of five year’s work experience in maintenance or construction
- Must possess some general knowledge of carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, and air conditioning crafts
- Ability to read, interprets, and understands technical language in wiring and control diagrams. Ability to modify and/or adapt designs, procedures, or methods to make necessary alterations and modifications
- Communicate professionally with the members of the Caltech community in all situations. Must maintain effective working relationships with others
- Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments
- Skill in estimating material and labor requirements to accomplish task
- Ability to work various shifts as well as overtime and weekends
- Maintain a valid California driver’s license throughout the course of employment
- Strong English oral and written communication skills are required. Use correct punctuation, vocabulary, spelling, and sentence structure. Follow written instructios
- Requires a background investigation and physical examination prior to an offer of employment|
- Must maintain a valid California driver’s license throughout the course of employment
Physical Requirements
- Must be in good health with the physical strength and agility to lift up to 50 pounds on a daily basis, bend in all directions, climb stairs, squeeze with arms and hands, operate machinery using hands, and work outdoors in all kinds of weather
- Ability to distinguish among colors
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency with Asset Works and Kronos or similar preventive maintenance and timekeeping software would be a plus
- Strong teamwork, project management and problem resolution skills
- Software proficiency in MS Word, Excel, MS Project, E-Builder and Outlook
Required Documents
- Resume
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