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OFFICE MACHINES REPAIRER M
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OFFICE MACHINES REPAIRER
JOB DESCRIPTION
Employees in this job overhaul, repair, service, and test manual and electronic office
machines.

There is one classification in this job.

Position Code Title Office Machines Repairer
Office Machines Repairer E9
This is the experienced level. The employee performs a full range of service and repair
work on a variety of office machines. Independent judgement is used to make decisions
requiring the application of procedures and practices to specific work situations.

JOB DUTIES
NOTE: The job duties listed are typical examples of the work performed by
positions in this job classification. Not all duties assigned to every
position are included, nor is it expected that all positions will be assigned
every duty.

Repairs and services office machines, such as adding, accounting, and calculating
machines and typewriters, using hand tools, power tools, micrometers, and welding
equipment.

Disassembles machine and examines parts, such as gears, guides, rollers, and pinions
for wear and defects using micrometers.

Repairs, adjusts or replaces parts, using hand tools, power tools, and soldering and
welding equipment.

Operates machines to test moving parts and to listen to sounds of machines to locate
causes of trouble.

Cleans and oils moving parts; removes parts that may become damaged from cleaning
solvents.

Inspects machines periodically to assess maintenance needs.

Assembles new machines.
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Performs indicated maintenance on location or in the repair shop using a variety of hand
and power tools.

Travels throughout the state to pick up, deliver, and maintain machines.

Advises employees in the operation and care of machines; explains safety precautions.

Prepares records and reports associated with the work.

Orders parts and cleaning supplies for equipment.

Performs related work as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Considerable knowledge of the operation and maintenance of a variety of office
machines.

Considerable knowledge of standard practices, hand tools, and equipment used in the
maintenance of office machines, such as the bench grinder, power drill, buffer, polisher,
band saw, welder, micrometer, and soldering tools.

Considerable knowledge of safety precautions appropriate to the work.

Ability to work from specifications and repair manuals.

Ability to follow instructions.

Ability to prepare records and reports.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Working Conditions
None.

Physical Requirements
The job duties require an employee to move heavy objects.

The job duties require an employee to bend for extended periods.

Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
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Experience
Four years of experience in the repair and maintenance of a variety of office machines
such as addressing, embossing, and reproduction machines, calculators, adding
machines, electric typewriters, and cash registers.

Alternate Education and Experience
Completion of a recognized vocational training program in the repair of office equipment
may be substituted for two years of experience.

Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications
None.

NOTE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide
the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an
individual basis.

JOB CODE, POSITION TITLES AND CODES, AND COMPENSATION INFORMATION
Job Code Job
Code
Description
OFFMACRPR
Office Machines Repairer

Position Title Position
Code Pay
Schedule
Office Machines Repairer OFFMCRPR A31-010


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