Senior Maintenance Mechanic/Carpentry

This is skilled work involving responsibility for performance of the more difficult and complex carpentry activities in the building, installation, maintenance, and repair of municipal properties. The work is performed on an independent basis with projects and priorities received from a higher level employee. Employees of this class may direct and review the work of outside contractors as assigned. Supervision may be exercised over the work of other Senior Mechanics, Mechanics, Helpers and Laborers. Performs related work as required.

CITY RESIDENCY WILL BE REQUIRED WITHIN ONE YEAR OF HIRE.

• Evaluates work orders and project requests and determines procedures and resources required to complete assigned tasks;
• Performs the more difficult and complex work relating to the installation, maintenance, repair and rebuilding of projects such as, but not limited to, stud and gypsum partitions, doors and bucks, walls, and paneling;
• Performs the more difficult and complex work relating to preparing and finishing wood and other surfaces, including phenol counter tops, etc.;
• Performs the more difficult and complex work relating to carpentry and cabinet-making activities;
• Plans, lays out and organizes work assignments performed by maintenance crews;
• Reviews and evaluates work assignments performed by carpentry crews;
• Determines required supplies and materials necessary in completing tasks, and orders supplies and materials;
• Insures that quality of required supplies and materials meets acceptable standards for the completion of tasks;
• Determines required technical support necessary in completing tasks and requests assistance from both within and outside the department as needed;
• Instructs maintenance crews in proper use of new equipment and tools, and in new procedures and methods for performing assigned tasks.

High School diploma or GED AND four (4) years of experience as a journeyman carpenter in the construction trade.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Possession of a Class D New York State motor vehicle operator's license at the time of appointment.