Maintenance Mechanic

JLL

Kalamazoo, MI

Estimated pay: Est. $42–$47/hr (market estimate, not employer-stated)

Shift: Full time

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**JLL Job Description: Maintenance Mechanic**

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

may include the following:

(Other duties may be assigned by Building Management.)

**PLUMBING AND PIPEFITTING**

• Assists Lead Mechanic with studies of building plans and working drawings to determine works aids required and sequence of installation.
• Assists Lead Mechanic in selection of type and size of pipe and related materials and equipment, such as supports, hangers and hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications.
• Plans installation or repair to avoid obstructions and to avoid interfering with activities of other workers.
• Assembles and installs variety of metal and nonmetal pipes, tubes and fittings, including iron, steel, copper and plastic.
• Joins pipes by use of screws, bolts, fittings, solder, plastic solvent and caulks joints.
• Secures pipes to structure with brackets, clamps and hangers.
• Installs hydraulic and pneumatic components of machines and equipment such as pumps and cylinders.
• Inspects structure to ascertain obstructions to be avoided to prevent weakening of structure resulting from installation of pipe.
• Locates and marks position of pipe and pipe connections and passage holes for pipes in walls and floors.
• Cuts openings in duct systems, sheet metal, walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
• Cuts and threads pipe.
• Assembles and installs valves, pipe fittings and pipes composed of metals, such as iron, steel, brass and nonmetals, such as plastic.
• Fills pipe system with water or air and reads pressure gauges to determine whether system is leaking.
• Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures such as sinks, commodes, water heaters, hot water tanks, garbage disposal units, dishwashers and water softeners.
• Repairs and maintains plumbing by replacing washers in leaky faucets, mending burst pipes and opening clogged drains.

**MECHANICAL**

• Superior ability to analyze and solve mechanical problems at all levels.
• Superior ability to troubleshoot, perform preventative maintenance and repair various mechanical systems.
• Outstanding knowledge of mechanical systems and controls including: HVAC, Boiler and Chiller operation, Pumping devices, Generator functioning, BAS control systems, etc.
• Candidate must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• Special knowledge and skills – Experience with Sheet metal applications, HVAC, fluid handling/pumping, fluid filtering, mechanical systems, welding, and electrical systems engineering and operation
• Completion of an applicable technical training program is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of five years of applicable working experience in general building repair and maintenance, basic plumbing, and basic electrical with at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory role
• Must have ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs., use ladders up to 30 ft, possess mechanical and electrical aptitude, and have excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to comply with both JLL and client-directed Policies & Procedures.
• Successful candidate must be self-motivated who can work independently or on a team.
• Candidate must have basic knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and internet usage and navigation

**CARPENTRY**

• Ability to read blueprints to determine location and size of structures.
• Selects specified type of materials.
• Assists in layout preparation.
• Erects framework for structures.
• Verifies trueness of structure with plumb bob and carpenter’s level.
• Lays out and installs partitions and cabinet work.
• Applies sound-deadening and decorative paneling to ceilings and walls.
• Fits and installs prefabricated window frames, doors, doorframes, weather stripping, interior and exterior trim and finish hardware such as locks and kick plates.
• Erects scaffolding and ladders for work above ground level.
• Lays out reference lines and points for use in computing location and position of metal framing.
• Measures, marks and cuts metal runners, studs and furring channels to specified size.
• Secures metal framing to walls and furring channels to ceilings.
• Measures and marks cutting lines on drywall.
• Scribes cutting lines on drywall and breaks board along cut lines.
• Fits and fastens board into specified position on wall.
• Cuts openings into board for electrical outlets, vents or fixtures.
• Measures, cuts, assembles and installs metal framing and doorways