Maintenance Mechanic - Electrical Technician

Maintenance Mechanic
- Electrical Technician

Location:

ELSC, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Classification:
Category "F" of the salary schedule for Building & Grounds Employees

Employment Date: To be scheduled

Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor and the Foreman, the Maintenance Mechanic
- Electrical Technician is responsible for the following:

• Respond to work orders in a timely manner to identify and mitigate faults, failures, and hazards.
• Troubleshoot system failures and execute necessary repairs.
• Read, interpret, and accurately follow technical instructions and operation manuals.
• Perform cleaning, repair, and installation of equipment and parts.
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Recommend solutions for equipment repair or replacement.
• Adhere to all safety and performance standards.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• Typical workday will be Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.
  
  -3:30 p.m. Working hours may be adjusted as needed.

Essential Skills/Aptitudes/Requirements:

• Reports to work on a regular and reliable basis with excellent attendance.
• Requires general knowledge of MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) systems, including but not limited to high and low voltage, distribution panels, switch gear, transformers, fire alarms, clock systems, and various other electrical components. Must be comfortable working at heights.
• Capable of working both independently and as a team.
• Ability to read sketches, blueprints, specification manuals, and other written instructions.
• Possess good problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions of the trade.

Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and implement ideas contained in technical documents, reports, regulations, etc.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, colleagues, staff and students.

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written forms.

Ability to perform basic mathematical functions required in the building maintenance trade, including, but not limited to, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, decimals, and fractions.

Ability to solve problems effectively. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
• Maintain a responsible, respectful, and cooperative attitude toward colleagues and staff.
• Represent the School District in a professional manner, upholding standards of confidentiality, effective communication, and professional image.
• Ability and knowledge to operate equipment, tools and vehicles necessary to accomplish assigned duties.
• Valid Iowa State Driver's license with a record that is satisfactory to the District and the District's insurance carrier.
• Must be willing to work under adverse weather conditions.
• Basic computer knowledge including the ability to use email and web-based software.
• Ability to work under pressure with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to problem solve independently and with others.
• Ability to work independently as a self-starter who is motivated to work hard.

• Must be in excellent physical condition.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk and hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus while working with equipment, computers, written materials, reports, assessment data, etc.
• Applicants must be able to lift 50 lbs frequently.
• Sufficient physical strength and ability to perform manual labor and to work from ladders and scaffolding.
• The employee will be required to work in…