Senior Maintenance Mechanic

This is skilled work involving responsibility for performance of the more difficult and complex building, installing, maintaining and repairing tasks requiring a knowledge of one or more of the mechanical or construction trades.  The work is checked by an immediate supervisor or by another step in the process. Immediate supervision may be exercised over the work of mechanics, helpers, and laborers.  Performs related work as required.

• Installs, maintains, repairs and rebuilds electrical fixtures, equipment and systems, and lawn and grounds maintenance equipment;
• Installs, maintains, repairs, and rebuilds a wide variety of plumbing equipment and systems;
• Performs work relating to steam-fitting, forging, welding, sheet metal fabrication or machine shop activities;
• Performs work related to masonry, stone cutting, and related activities;
• Paints, refinishes wood, metal and other surfaces;
• Performs a wide variety of the more difficult and complex tasks relating to the mechanical or construction trades;
• Drives to and from various worksites using a City vehicle.

1. High School diploma or G.E.D.     PLUS:
2. Three (3) years of experience as a skilled worker in one or more of the mechanical repair or construction trades such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, welding, sheet metal work, blacksmithing, or masonry.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:  
Possession of a valid New York State Class D driver's license at time of appointment.  
This license must be maintained throughout employment in this job title.