GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Under the direct supervision of the Director or designee, the Trades Helper participates in the maintenance and repair of Medical Center systems and equipment.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist trades as required
• Assist all trades in the maintenance system department in major and minor repairs, new construction, and maintenance. Follow blueprints and written instructions.
• Change light bulbs and florescent tubes, lubricate, clean and paint all types of mechanical equipment and space.
• Assist in moving and setting up for area renovations or the removal of equipment and machinery as needed.
• Document all work and account of time and materials daily.
• While in the performance of routine duties; may be required, as needed to perform all work associated with all maintenance trades of an equal or lower graded classification; where the work or task does not require a specific license.
• Perform other duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma, or equivalent experience
• 1 year of experience in the maintenance trade on complex mechanical equipment and systems.
• Near visual acuity, skill in interpreting technical literature, blueprints, drawings, and manufacturer's instructions.
• Working knowledge of construction and maintenance materials and equipment. Knowledge of tools and skill to perform work using hammers, wrenches, etc.
• Ability to travel to off-site locations.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• May perform work in all Medical Center facilities and is subject to possible exposure to chemicals, gases, electrical shock; may work in confined spaces on ladders.
• Ability to perform physically arduous tasks; normal dexterity, visual acuity, ability to lift up to 50 lbs., ability to climb and work from ladders and scaffolding, and work in confined areas