Facilities Maintenance Mechanic - Carpentry & Roofing

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority seeks a Facilities Maintenance Repairer I to repair, replace, and construct items for carpentry, roofing, upholstery, and other airport building maintenance projects. Developmental level with progression to higher grades is expected.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, leak repair, wall and ceiling work, and assisting with electrical/plumbing/HVAC tasks. Must have a state driver’s license and a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience in maintenance and repair of industrial and office structures.
• Knowledge of carpentry and related building trades and ability to independently construct or repair furniture and structures, and lay floor and ceiling tiles and carpet squares.
• Ability to perform on-the-job training assignments typical of a full-performance Maintenance Mechanic.
• Knowledge of and ability to assist with roofing work.
• Knowledge of and ability to assist with asphalt, masonry, and concrete work.
• Knowledge of and ability to select the proper materials used in the building trades.
• Skill in using hand and power tools (e.g., drills, saws, wrenches, meters, hammers).
• Ability to work safely and knowledge of the safety rules, regulations, and procedures needed to do so.
• Ability to analyze data and information (including blueprints and schematics).
• Ability to speak and write effectively.
• Skill in using a computer, computerized work order, and time and attendance systems.

Responsibilities

• Takes on more independent responsibility in the construction and repair of items.
• Performs monthly preventive maintenance inspections of all airport structures. Independently identifies and repairs trip hazards.
• Locates leaks, repairs or removes damaged areas, and applies coatings over roof surfaces.
• Assists with the development and installation of new construction; wall layouts/partitions for office renovations, construction walls for projects, acoustical ceilings, doors, and hardware.
• Removes and replaces gravel, metal flashing, gutters, downspouts, and chimneys. Installs shingles over felt paper and plywood. Repairs expansion joints.
• [At IAD] Participates with the Upholsterer in drawing and cutting patterns and putting together seats.
• [At IAD] Assists in remounting bumpers on Mobile Lounges and buildings.
• Fabricates parts from wood and metal to ensure areas are serviceable until new parts can be ordered and installed.
• Constructs forms in curved and straight lines for concrete sidewalks. Inserts reinforcement steel or wire. Pours, levels, and smooths concrete to the desired finish. Repairs and upgrades storm drains.
• Constructs and repairs retaining walls and similar structures made of brick and related materials. Adjusts or aligns doors.
• Constructs interior/exterior walls using metal and wood studs, drywall, and/or appropriate sub-siding and finish siding.
• Lays out and installs various types of suspended acoustical ceilings.
• Measures and installs traffic signs, using a post-hole digger or auger.
• Repairs or replaces guard rails, crossover chains, cables, and posts on highways.
• Paints or stains wood with brushes or spray equipment.
• Inspects, repairs, or replaces bulletin boards, glass panels, damaged ceilings, broken floor and wall tiles, and interior signs of various materials. Assembles furniture kits.
• [At DTR] Assists in electrical, plumbing, and HVAC repairs and maintenance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Carpentry

Roofing

General maintenance

HVAC basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority seeks a Facilities Maintenance Repairer I to repair, replace, and construct items for carpentry, roofing, upholstery, and other airport building maintenance projects. Developmental level with progression to higher grades is expected.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, leak repair, wall and ceiling work, and assisting with electrical/plumbing/HVAC tasks. Must have a state driver’s license and a high school diploma or GED.