Maintains and repairs work for buildings and job sites like offices, apartment complexes, government agencies, and schools using hand and power tools. Duties may involve pipe fitting, boiler making, insulating, welding, carpentry, repairing electrical or mechanical equipment, and installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment. Repair buildings, floors, or stairs depending on the project. Replaces defective electrical switches and other fixtures. Paints structures and repairs woodwork with carpenter’s tools. Repairs plumbing fixtures. Repairs plaster and lays brick, Builds shed, and other outbuildings. Performs landscaping and other related miscellaneous works. Repair or replace defective equipment parts, using hand and power tools, and reassemble equipment. Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, and the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate. Inspect drives, motors, and belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, or perform other maintenance actions, following checklists. Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices. Assemble, install or repair wiring, electrical and electronic components, pipe systems and plumbing, machinery, and equipment. Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs as necessary. Inspect, operate, and test machinery and equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions. Record type and cost of maintenance or repair work. Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery. Dismantle devices to access and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools. Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
