Facilities Maintenance Mechanic (Carpentry)

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As a Facilities Maintenance Mechanic, you will help maintain and repair structures and facilities for the Airports Authority.

This is a journey (full performance) level job in the Facilities Maintenance series.

Serves in the Structures and Grounds Division of the Engineering and Maintenance Department at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Makes the first analysis of maintenance or repair problems and takes the needed administrative, maintenance, or repair action(s) according to guidelines. Uses proper tools, techniques, and materials to achieve structural soundness

and a neat, attractive appearance in carpentry, wood crafting, roofing, masonry, and other building maintenance trades projects.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs a wide variety of duties involving a number of trades in the construction, maintenance, and repair

of facilities and airport structures.

Constructs utility buildings, furniture, masonry and concrete units, and other special construction projects.

Troubleshoots problems, determines cause of problem and how to repair it, and determines who should make repair.

Plans and estimates materials needed for projects, determines sequence of work, estimates time required, and coordinates working time with requestor.

Performs roof repairs; inspects roofs to locate leaks and determine the extent of repair

Installs or replaces restroom fixtures. Assembles furniture kits; designs, constructs, and repairs a variety of wood items.

Removes, replaces, or repairs interior signs, bulletin boards, and ceiling tiles.

Maintains exterior signs, including overhead roadway signage.

Performs monthly preventive maintenance inspections of all airport structures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Four years of progressively responsible experience in carpentry, furniture building, roofing, or related building maintenance.

Four years of approved apprenticeship training in one of the core trades of the position and one year of practical trade experience may be substituted for the four years of required experience.

Knowledge of and the ability to perform carpentry and building maintenance trades work at the journey-level, including construction and repair of furniture, walls, floors, ceilings, and masonry units.

Knowledge of materials used in carpentry, masonry, roofing, and flooring and skill in selecting proper materials or substitute materials to meet specific purposes and needs.

EDUCATION:

A high school diploma or a Certificate of General Educational Development (GED).

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

A state driver’s license in good standing.

Licensed as a Class B CDL within 90 days of hire, promotion, or placement into the job.

A background security investigation will be required for all new hires.

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