MAINTENANCE MECHANIC (BUILDING O&M) at NVE, Inc.

NVE is looking for a Maintenance Mechanic with at least three (3) years of experience, who is interested in troubleshooting and learning the trades alongside other skilled licensed mechanics and electricians. The maintenance mechanic is responsible for maintenance, responding to service requests, and making minor repairs on buildings and equipment. Performs various general building maintenance functions in a variety of skilled and semi-skilled craft trades to support carpentry, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, HVAC and other facility support task. Has the ability to plan, lay-out and complete installations, modifications, and repairs, in addition to being responsible for instructing other personnel in general mechanic positions.

Major Duties: Minor building maintenance tasks which must be performed to proficiency are listed herein by example, but they are not limited to the following:

• Makes minor adjustment and re-pairs to HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and sewage systems; architectural and structural building components; interior and exterior entrance doors; all door locks, windows, floors systems, roof systems, roof gutters, downspouts, window and floor coverings.
• Performs minor painting chores consistent with preventive maintenance functions and minor repairs.
• Performs minor preventive maintenance functions which include but are not limited to: Changing filters; cleaning cooling towers, heating and cooling coils; cleaning floor drains, grease traps, roof gutters, down-spouts; and changing fluorescent tubes and other light bulbs where needed.
• Performs miscellaneous functions which include but are not limited to: remove and install signs and picture frames; assist in relocating furniture and computers; and performs other similar duties.

• Complies with established safety guidelines and procedures.

• Support other building operations as needed.

Physical Effort and Working Conditions:

Have the ability to make repairs and installation from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms.  Works with systems and equipment in hard-to-reach places requiring standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing and working in tight and uncomfortable positions.  The worker frequently lifts, carries, and sets up equipment that weighs up to 20 pounds.  Occasionally, may lift and carry items that weigh over 80 pounds.  The work is done inside and outside, and is usually dirty, dusty and greasy.  Sometimes may be required to make installations and repairs when bad smelling fumes are present.  There is frequent exposure to uncomfortable heat conditions and to the possibility of strains, cuts, scrapes, bruises burns and infections.  Welding involves exposure to flying sparks, glare of torches and heated materials.

Requirements:

• Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Existing HSPD-12 desirable
• Ability to read Architectural and Manufacturing blueprints