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Physical Plant Mechanic
UCI Series Concepts
Class Specifications - G.25
Physical Plant Mechanic Supervisor - 8170
Assistant Physical Plant Mechanic Supervisor - 8171
Senior Physical Plant Mechanic - 8172
Lead Physical Plant Mechanic - 8173
Physical Plant Mechanic - 8174
June, 1976
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SERIES CONCEPT
Physical Plant Mechanics perform or supervise a variety of skilled tasks in
the maintenance, repair, installation; incidental fabrication and incidental
construction of utilities, grounds, buildings and facilities of the Physical
Plant: and perform other duties as required.
CLASS CONCEPTS
Physical Plant Mechanic Supervisor
Under direction, incumbents supervise and coordinate the work of large
Physical Plant Mechanic crews. This activity involves daily scheduling of
work assignments, training, ordering and inspecting material required for the
job, dispatching, establishing or adjusting work procedures to meet schedules,
analyzing and resolving work problems, maintaining records, recommending
personnel actions, and exercising responsibility for the quality of the work
produced by those supervised.
Assistant Physical Plant Mechanic Supervisor
Under general supervision, incumbents serve as working leaders of Senior
Physical Plant Mechanics/Physical Plant Mechanics; or serve as assistants to
a supervisor for a large group and assume responsibility for the assigned
crews in the absence of the supervisor. This activity involves performing
work of a Senior Physical Plant Mechanic, transmitting orders, and explaining
tasks to coworkers and maintaining time and material records.
Senior Physical Plant Mechanic
Under supervision, Senior Physical Plant Mechanics perform complex projects
requiring specialized skills, or the utilization of specialized sophisticated
equipment on a regular basis. Senior Physical Plant Mechanics frequently
participate in the design of assemblies, systems, equipment and/or controls.
Incumbents work from drawings, models, or verbal instructions; and select
necessary materials. In the electrical/mechanical trades, assignments may
include the full range of operational level duties. In the structural trades,
assignments are normally limited to complex projects and work requiring
specialized skills in addition to operational level skills. Examples of
typical assignments are:
Incumbents maintain, repair and install electromechanical components of
elevators, dumbwaiters, trayveyors, conveyers, cranes, hoists, air
conditioning and refrigeration systems and ancillary equipment.
Incumbents maintain, repair and install components of ultrasonic and
other security alarms, utility alarms, hydrogen alarms, radiation
alarms, telemetry controls and motor controls.
Lead Physical Plant Mechanic
Under general supervision, incumbents serve as working leaders of Physical
Plant Mechanics. This activity involves performing work of a Physical Plant
Mechanic, transmitting orders and explaining tasks to coworkers, and
maintaining time and material records.
Physical Plant Mechanic
Under supervision, incumbents work from blueprints, drawings, models, or
verbal instructions, select necessary materials, and use tools standard to
trades. Assignments at this level are expected to be of moderate difficulty
and responsibility, and performed on a regular basis. In the structural
trades, assignments may include the full range of operational level tasks.
In the electrical/mechanical trades, assignments may be limited to work
requiring operational level skills, but not requiring specialized skills or
the use of specialized or sophisticated equipment. Examples of typical
assignments are:
Incumbents perform carpentry duties necessary to maintain and install
in good repair wood structures and equipment such as counters, benches,
partitions, doors, roofs, floors, stairs, and casings.
Incumbents paint and redecorate walls, woodwork, and fixtures including
preparing surfaces and mixing colors.
Incumbents install, maintain, or repair equipment for the distribution
and utilization of electric energy.
Incumbents install or repair water, steam, gas, or other types of pipes
and pipefittings; cut thread, bend, assemble and fasten various sizes
of pipe; open clogged drains; replace washers; and install vents, traps,
and fixtures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Physical Plant Mechanic Supervisor
Ability to read, write and perform basic arithmetic calculations; two years of
experience at the operational level in an appropriate craft, including one
year in a supervisory capacity; and knowledges and abilities essential to the
successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
Assistant Physical Plant Mechanic Supervisor
Ability to read, write and perform basic arithmetic calculations; two years of
experience at the operational level in an appropriate craft; and knowledges
and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned
to the position.
Senior Physical Plant Mechanic
Ability to read, write and perform basic arithmetic calculations; two years of
experience at the operational level in an appropriate craft; and knowledges
and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned
to the position.
Lead Physical Plant Mechanic
Ability to read, write and perform basic arithmetic calculations; one year of
experience at the operational level in an appropriate craft; and knowledges
and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned
to the position.
Physical Plant Mechanic
Ability to read, write and perform basic arithmetic calculations; four years
of specialized training and experience in an appropriate craft, and
achievement of operational level skills; knowledge of national, state and
local codes, and safety standards; and knowledges and abilities essential to
the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
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