Facilities Mechanic and Worker

Class Specifications – G.15
Lead Facilities Mechanic – 8216
Facilities Mechanic – 8217
Facilities Worker – 8218

August 2019

Series Concept

Facilities Mechanics perform a variety of semi-skilled and unskilled tasks in the maintenance, alteration and repair of buildings and related facilities and equipment; and perform other related duties as required.

Incumbents may, work independently, as a part of a regular maintenance crew, or as assistants to skilled tradesmen; do rough concrete and carpentry cork; install fire extinguishers, pencil sharpeners, blackboards, and the like; replace faulty electrical fixtures such an fuses, sockets and switches, and make minor wiring repairs; remove and replace plumbing fixtures such as faucets, shower beads, and sprinkler beads; clean roof and patio drains and clear stoppages in sinks and toilets; do preparatory work for painting projects by washing walls, filling in or smoothing surfaces, masking areas, and setting up scaffolding; paint markings an asphalt, floors or similar surfaces; service elevators by lubricating parts such as car door safety shoes and car and hall door hangers; clean, adjust, lubricate, or replace door closers, locks, latches, hinges and other building hardware; make minor repairs to office furniture and equipment; make repairs to fences and gates; operate and maintain a variety of power and hand tools of the various trades; and may drive a truck or other light vehicle in the course of duties.

The Facilities Mechanic series consists of four levels. Facilities Mechanic is the entry level; Senior Facilities Mechanic is the operational level; Facilities Mechanic Supervisor is the full supervisor level; and Senior Facilities Mechanic Supervisor is the first managerial level.

Class Concepts

Senior Facilities Mechanic Worker

Under supervision, incumbents perform semi-skilled Facilities Mechanic tasks on a regular and continuing basis in one or more of the trades.

Facilities Worker

Under supervision, incumbents perform unskilled Facilities Mechanic tasks on a regular and continuing basis or, under close supervision, perform as trainees within the series.

Minimum Qualifications

Senior Facilities Mechanic Worker

Ability to read, write, and perform basic arithmetic calculations; two years of experience in the performance of semi-skilled Facilities Mechanic work, or one year as a Facilities Mechanic Worker; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Facilities Worker

Ability to read, write, and perform basic arithmetic calculations; and demonstrated mechanical aptitude.