Mechanic Aide (Plumbing)

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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.

Essential 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 instruction.
• 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