Per Diem Maintenance Mechanics

Maintenance Mechanics

The Beacon City School District seeks motivated individuals to join our team as Per Diem Maintenance Mechanics.

Position Overview:

This work involves a variety of building maintenance and repair tasks of a generally skilled nature. Employees are expected to be able to perform or learn to perform a wide variety of duties within the field of building maintenance and repair, and may also be required to perform grounds maintenance tasks when necessary.

Responsibilities Include:

• Supervises and/or performs skilled repairs to plumbing, steam lines, electric wiring and equipment, furniture, doors and windows, hardware and varied mechanical equipment and machinery;
• Installs shelving, storage cabinets and new hardware, and performs other skilled carpentry tasks;
• Does skilled painting work;
• Maintains and repairs central heating systems;
• Performs grounds maintenance and maintains athletic and playground facilities;
• Makes inspections of property to ascertain repair needs;
• Estimates material required for repairs;
• Performs snow and ice control activities;
• May keep daily time and material records.

Full Performance

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of various building construction trades sufficient to be able to perform a wide range of maintenance and repair activities on facilities;
• Knowledge of routine grounds maintenance sufficient to lead and participate in lawn and athletic field maintenance;
• Ability to learn new repair or installation procedures to perform non-routine repairs;
• Ability to plan and supervise the work of others;
• Ability to understand oral and written directions;
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions;
• Personal characteristics necessary to perform the duties of the position;
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Schedule & Appointment:

• Flexible work schedule tailored to district needs and the employee's availability
• Appointment through June 30, 2027
• Opportunities exist for employees with strong performance to move into roles with more consistent schedules

Qualifications:

• EITHER: (A) One year of work experience as a journeyman in a skilled trade, such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry or steam-fitting;
• OR: (B) Four years of experience in either general building construction or in building maintenance work;
• OR: (C) An equivalent combination of training and experience as indicated in (A) and (B) above.

• NYS Fingerprinting clearance required

$25.54/hour

Civil Service Eligibility Required

This is an ongoing recruitment. Applications will be accepted continuously and reviewed as vacancies occur throughout the 26-27 school year.