Position Summary:

• Plans and coordinates such general mechanical maintenance duties as the examination, dismantling, repair, reassembly and maintenance of various types of mechanical/electrical equipment, including refrigeration units, heating systems, air handling machinery, air conditioners, pumps, plumbing and steamfitting equipment, boilers, filters, etc.
• Inspects, repairs, and/or replaces used and defective parts; adjusts, lubricates and cleans functional parts; uses a variety of hand and power tools, welding and burning equipment, electrical testing equipment and measuring devices.
• May be required to perform general painting, carpentry, locksmithing, masonry and electrical duties.
• Performs preventive maintenance and repair duties; cleans shop work areas.
• Detects faulty operation of equipment; reports questionable conditions to supervisor.
• Performs related duties as required. Conducts inventory of equipment, materials and supplies.
• Advises management when to reorder stock.
• Responsible for estimating work time, writing up lists of appropriate and needed materials, and providing such materials for him/herself or the group.
• Provides guidance and instruction to craft trainees.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• High school/vocational school education or equivalent, plus four years of experience performing mechanical/electrical maintenance and repair work on industrial-type motors and pumps such as water distribution, high temp and vacuum pumps.
• Successful completion of an approved training program or of a certified apprenticeship program in the trade, plus a minimum of two years experience and proven competency performing complex and varied mechanical/electrical maintenance and repair work on industrial-type motors and pumps may be substituted for the above experience.

City: Piscataway

State: NJ

Special Conditions:

• Shift hours/Schedule: 8:00am – 4:30pm Monday- Friday
• Clean Driving Record

Posting Number: 26ST0164

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