What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Maintenance Mechanic I (Carpenter) position at SUNY Westchester Community College?
Under general supervision, the Senior Maintenance Mechanic I (Carpenter) performs a wide variety of journeyman level carpentry maintenance and construction work, including the lay out of jobs sufficiently complex to require advance planning, and the maintenance of necessary supplies and records. Work is performed with considerable independence but usually results from written or oral instructions. The Sr. Maintenance Mechanic I (Carpenter) may work as part of a crew or as a lead worker on specific projects and may supervise a number of lower-level maintenance and labor employees. Performs routine and emergency repairs and maintenance, both scheduled and in response to emergency situations, as required. Operate equipment and devices, participate in snow removal, etc as assigned.
The journeyman is fully proficient in the skills and practices of the trade, with the full knowledge of the principles, tools and techniques used to perform work. The journeyman has responsibility for determining methods and devices best suited to complete projects, making estimates of material and staffing requirements, assisting in planning repairs and alterations, and preparing rough plans and sketches. Work at this level may be completed with little or no check during progress or on completion. Supervisor may check overall work to see that it meets trade standards. Does related work as required.