Building Maintenance Mechanic

Building Maintenance Mechanic

Arlington Public Schools

Human Resources announces an opening for 0.5 FTE Building Maintenance Mechanic (shift to be determined). This is a 12 month, 20 hours per week schedule, Grade M-08 position. The work schedule is subject to change, depending upon the needs of APS. Incumbents are hired for the position, not for a specific shift.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE CLASS:
Perform work at the journeyman level in several trades. Assist in inspection of gauges, meters, controls, and equipment (e.g., HVAC systems) and prepare inspection reports. Assist in making adjustments, servicing, repairing, and performing preventative maintenance and filter replacement on all HVAC equipment. Participate in general and preventive maintenance, adjustments, and minor repairs to electrical and plumbing systems. Perform general carpentry tasks, repair drywall, paint, replace wallpaper, adjust and repair hardware on doors, repair cabinets, counters, tables, chairs, and replace ceiling tiles.

Perform related work as required or assigned.

Exposure to potential chemical hazards (cleaning liquids, solvents, solutions), biological hazards (restroom cleaning), physical hazards (custodian equipment). Exposure to dust, fumes, adverse weather. Frequent use of safety clothing and equipment and compliance with safety procedures.

Minimum Education , Training, and Experience

Required:

Completion of the twelfth grade, completion of a formal apprenticeship in one of the building or related trades, and considerable experience in general maintenance or repair work; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the above noted knowledge, skills, and ability.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Good knowledge of methods, materials, tools and practices used in several building trades. Skill in care and use of tools for mechanical equipment repair and general building maintenance. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Ability to locate and repair defects in mechanical equipment. Strength and dexterity to lift, stoop, bend, work in uncomfortable positions, ladders, scaffolds, roofs.

Awareness of hazards such as live low-voltage electricity, paint fumes, poorly lit and ventilated areas, requiring protective clothing or equipment.

Salary range based upon 25/26 pay plan. Newly hired employees with previous experience in their field may receive salary credit for up to five years of experience related to the job being filled.

• Log into your application and select the appropriate application (Current APS employees interested in transferring must select the Employee Transfer Application).
• Login to your application, select the appropriate application, click the Start Application button.
• Click the Continue/Save button at the bottom of each web page until you reach the Employment Openings page.
• On the Employment Openings page, click the Add Job button.
• Select the position you would like to apply for from the drop down list.
• Click the Add Another button to add a different position to your application or, if you have finished, click the Continue button and proceed to Step 7.
• Once you have finished selecting the job(s), click the Continue button at the bottom of each web page and submit the application.
• Submit the application for the APS position(s).

Arlington Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Arlington School Board, as stated in Policy G-2.30, Employee Relations – Equal Employment Opportunity, that Employment opportunities shall not be restricted, abridged or otherwise adversely affected on the basis of race, national origin, creed, color, religion, gender, age, economic status, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, and/or disability.