Building Maintenance Repairer I, BC-09

Performs a variety of skilled maintenance and repair tasks relative to the upkeep of buildings and other structures and the equipment and facilities housed therein; and performs other related duties as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

This is the journey person class in the Building Maintenance Repairer series. This class differs from that of Building Maintenance Helper in that the Building Maintenance Repairer I performs a variety of skilled building tradeswork independ­ently, whereas the Building Maintenance Helper performs semi-skilled and manual tasks incidental to the various building trades.

This class differs from that of Building Maintenance Repairer II in that the Building Maintenance Repairer I performs maintenance and repair work in the upkeep of buildings, structures and equipment housed therein; whereas the Building Main­tenance Repairer II supervises and participates in the maintenance and repair of buildings, structures and equipment housed therein. The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position.

Checks buildings, equipment and grounds to locate conditions indicating the need for repair and maintenance work; makes building repairs including patching roofs, cutting and replacing glass, replacing screens, rehanging doors, replacing and repairing locks, repairing and patching cement floors, walks, drives and foundations; installs and removes shelves, partitions and cabinets; repairs and makes office furniture, doors, tables and chairs; repairs and paints doors, windows, furniture and new constructions; performs woodwork such as building forms for con­crete, building and repairing fences and gates, replacing parts in fixtures and furniture and moving and installing partitions; replaces broken pipes; cleans plugged drains; replaces gaskets and washers; installs and maintains sprinkler systems and wash basins; mixes mortar and builds walls; services, lubricates, regulates and repairs such equipment as water heaters, refrigerating and air­ conditioning units, electrical water coolers, electrical motors, pumps, and kitchen and laundry equipment; fabricates articles from steel, sheetmetal and pipes; esti­mates cost, time and materials needed for repair and maintenance work to be per­formed; reports need for major repairs; uses a variety of hand tools and some power equipment in the performance of work; may operate a vehicle in the transportation of materials and men.

Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school and four years of experience involving the maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment housed therein under skilled maintenance personnel. License Requirements: Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license (Type 3).
Knowledge of: practices, tools, equipment and materials used in the various building trades of carpentry, plumbing, masonry, painting and mechanical repair; occupational hazards and safety practices and procedures.

Ability to: determine need for repairs involving a variety of building trades; use hand and power tools utilized in the various trades; install plumbing fixtures; read and interpret blueprints and sketches; estimate time and material needed to perform a job; make mechanical repairs to equipment and appliances which are part of a building or other structure; understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Health and Physical Condition:

Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for the performance of the duties.

Physical Effort Grouping: Heavy