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Job Class Specification

ELEVATOR MECHANIC CHIEF Abolished effective December 1, 2007






JOB CODE: N15ELC                               FLSA: NONEXEMPT
JOB TYPE: INST SPECIFIC UMAB                   EEO6:  H60
JOB FAMILY/SERIES: PHP     
APPROVED BY: Chancellor Donald N. Langenberg  EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/96


JOB SUMMARY


Under general supervision, functions as a leader of a team involved in
elevator mechanic work. Performs as a working member of the team with
guidance and instruction or supervision to others, and has
responsibility for project completion. Work at this level is typically
associated with journey level work in the elevator mechanic trade.


PRIMARY DUTIES


 1.  Organizes, assigns, and coordinates the technical maintenance
     work and installation services rendered by skilled, semi-skilled,
     and unskilled workers assigned to the team.


 2.  Performs journey level work in the assigned trade; troubleshoots
     problems and performs maintenance and repairs.


 3.  Supervises and trains assigned personnel; assigns specific tasks
     and evaluates results.


 4.  Participates in performance evaluations and recommends areas for
     individual training and development.


 5.  Inspects completed job assignments for adherence to trade
     standards.


 6.  Prepares estimates of times, labor and materials, prepares bills
     of materials. Ensures that assigned projects adhere to time and
     cost estimates. Monitors work on site and notifies supervisor of
     problems, scheduling or deadline issues.


 7.  Prepares requisitions and obtains materials needed to complete
     assigned projects. Ensures cost effective use of materials
     allocated.


 8.  Prepares a variety of special and recurring reports reflecting
     daily operations and project status.


 9.  Operates standard equipment including power and hand tools.


10.  Ensures operational readiness and safety of work areas, tools,
     and equipment; conducts routine inspections; performs routine
     repairs and maintenance on equipment and tools.


11.  Assists higher level supervisors in administrative tasks such as
     scheduling, occupational safety, security, and other workplace
     standards.


Note: The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a
representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of
this job. Incumbents perform other related duties assigned. Specific
duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS


EXPERIENCE: Six years progressively responsible experience in the
trade(s) where assigned to include at least two years in a lead or
supervisory capacity.


REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES


Comprehensive knowledge of and skill in the methods and techniques of
the elevator and electrical trade; of the OSHA regulations related to
the trade(s) area. Thorough knowledge of and skill in the practical
application of electronics, hydraulics, and mechanics as used in
maintenance work; of basic mathematics including area, volume, weights
and the practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios and
proportions; of the care and storage of equipment and supplies used in
the area where assigned. Skill in the use and maintenance of the tools
and equipment of the elevator trade. Ability to read, interpret, and
work with blueprints, schematics, drawings, and specifications; to
communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to lead and train
skilled and unskilled employees in assigned trade(s) work; to prepare
summaries and reports; to work in, on, around, over and under fixed
equipment and machinery; to work from ladders and scaffolding; to
manipulate heavy equipment, tools, and supplies and/or exert force up
to 70lbs.; to concurrently manipulate multiple controls on machinery
and equipment; to work in hazardous or temperature conditions; to wear
and work in personal protective equipment.


OTHER: Except for qualifications established by law, additional
related experience and formal education in which one has gained the
knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the
work of the job class may be substituted for the education or
experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college
credits being equivalent to one year of experience.


CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT


Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries
and/or medical examination to determine the ability to perform the
job. Valid Maryland Non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's
license may be required. Employees in this job class may be required
to be trained to work with asbestos. Employees in this job class
assigned to work with equipment containing CFC refrigerants must
achieve and maintain valid certification in accordance with federal
law.
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