SENIOR REPAIRER

Definition

Under the direction of a Crew Supervisor or other supervisor in a State department, institution or agency, performs the basic maintenance, repair or mechanical adjustment work involved in varied types of buildings, building facilities, building utilities and/or furniture; takes the lead over lower level repairers and helpers; does related work as required.

Examples of work

• As a team leader, works in the painting of wood, metal, brick and cement walls, floors, and ceilings of the interior and exterior of buildings; the staining, varnishing and refinishing of cabinets, desks, chairs and other furnishings and equipment; and the painting and repainting of pipes, radiators, tin roofs, and other types of iron work.
• As a team leader, works in the repair and maintenance of walls, ceilings, interior and exterior brickwork, tile floors, drains, cement and concrete floors, sidewalks, steps, foundations, and other types of masonry, plastering and stone work.
• As a team leader, works in the repair and maintenance of water, drainage, waste and gas lines; toilet bowls, wash basins, and urinals; and radiators, refrigerators, laundry machines and other types of plumbing and steamfitting fixtures, fittings, appliances and machinery.
• As a team leader, works in the repair and maintenance of buildings, office furniture, screens, storm sashes, frames, windows, ceilings, partitions, and other types of carpentry work.
• As a team leader, works in the installation, inspection, repair, and maintenance of cables, wiring, motor, generators, pumps, refrigerators, radios, sound equipment, telephone line switchboard, oil burners, and other type of electrical equipment, appliance fixtures, machinery, and circuits.
• As a team leader, works in the repair and maintenance of copper leaders and gutters and gutters and slate roofs, including the operations of flashing, papering, cutting and punching prior to the installation of slate; pots, steamers, cans, pails, and other kitchen and dairy equipment; and ventilators, air duct, and weatherproofing equipment.
• As a team leader, works in the cleaning and repair of boilers, the repairing of locks, and the repair and maintenance of automobiles, trucks, snow plow, and sand spreaders.
• Performs welding and/or brazing operations to repair furniture or equipment.
• Oversees performance of unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance, repair and laboring work of a helper.
• Obtains, stores, safeguards and properly uses equipment, materials supplies and tools.
• Keeps records of work done, materials used, and time spent.
• In the Department of Human Services, may be required to undergo fire training classes.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Requirements

<b>EXPRIENCE</b>

Two (2) years of experience in work involving the inspection, repair and general maintenance of household, office and other equipment, fixtures, fittings, appliances, machinery, furnishings, and buildings.

License

Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Appointees may be required to possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class and type of vehicle being operated.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Knowledge of the procedures, methods, equipment, and supplies used in the maintenance of buildings, and their fixtures, appliances, furnishings and fittings. Knowledge welding and/or brazing operations. Knowledge of an ability to do the work involved in painting, staining and varnishing varied types of surfaces; in repairing and maintaining cement, concrete, tile, brick and other floors, ceilings, foundations, sidewalks, and steps, in maintaining repairing and repairing plumbing fixtures, water, drainage, waste and gas lines, radiators, laundry machinery and other appliances; in doing carpentry work of varied types; in installing, repairing and maintaining cables, wiring, motors and varied types of electrical fixtures; in repairing roofs, gutters, dairy and other equipment; and in repairing boilers. Ability to understand, remember and carry out oral and written directions. Ability to learn quickly from observation, from oral and written explanations, and from demonstrations. Ability to perform welding and/or brazing operations in repairing of furniture and equipment. Ability to analyze simple maintenance and repair problems, organize assigned work, and develop effective work methods. Ability to give written and or oral directions to helper engaged in the work of the unit and oversees the performance of work. Ability to work effectively with associates and other employees. Ability to do and/or learn to do general institutional maintenance and repair work of varied types under the supervision of a Crew Supervisor or experience artisan. Ability to learn to use the equipment, tools, materials, and supplies used in painting, roofing, plastering, masonry, electrical, plumbing and other skilled crafts with care and discrimination. Ability to acquire needed techniques and a degree of skill in maintenance and repair crafts. Ability to requisition, store, safeguard, record, and properly use equipment, materials, supplies, and tools. Ability to keep simple records. Ability to learn and utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. This job specification is applicable to the following title code(s) which are different work week or work month and/or variants of the job class title: Job Spec Code State, Local or Common Class of Service Work Week State Class Code Local Class Code Salary Range

Note

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. SC4013N/AO14-SC3513N/AO12- This job specification is for government use only. Salary range is only applicable to state government. Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions. 3/5/2016