Building Maintenance Mechanic

Job Title

Performs routine maintenance and repairs, in compliance with applicable building codes, on Town or Board of Education buildings and related equipment and systems. Reports to a Building Construction and Maintenance Foreman.

Education and Experience: High School and/or Trade School diploma, plus two (2) years of building trades work experience in an educational or industrial environment.

Qualifications:

Proven knowledge of standard building construction and maintenance practices, including the proper use of building materials and tools.

Demonstrated knowledge of the fundamentals of routine maintenance and repair of electrical and HVAC systems as well as of plumbing and sanitary waste systems.

Demonstrated understanding of the applicable Federal, State, and Local building codes.

Demonstrated ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Proven ability to work from blueprints, sketches, and/or drawings as well as from electrical and piping specifications.

Proven ability to operate hand and power tools, as well as machines and equipment used in building trades.

Proven ability to climb ladders and scaffolds, as well as the ability to work in confined spaces for extended periods.

Demonstrated ability to lift, push, and support weights of 100-150 pounds.

Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, officials, and the public.

Valid Driver's license.

Department: BOE or DPW Bargaining Status: Teamsters Salary Range: T8 FLSA: Non-Exempt Last Amended: Nov 2023

Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs routine maintenance and repairs of HVAC equipment, including boilers, control devices, pumps, burners, motors, and fans; electrical equipment, including switches, controls, and circuit breakers; and plumbing and sanitary waste systems, including, clear stoppages, flushometers, faucets, water mains, and piping.

Maintains and repairs fire and burglar alarms and emergency lighting systems.

Performs basic carpentry and masonry tasks as well as routine painting of buildings.

Responds to emergency calls.

Transports job-related supplies, materials, and equipment between sites.

Supports Town policies and philosophies.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

All positions may be subject to an interview process. The Town reserves the right to limit the number of qualified candidates who will be invited to participate in the examination, or any part thereof. All outside candidates will be required to undertake and successfully pass a pre-employment medical examination, which includes a substance abuse test that includes testing for THC (the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana), given at the Town's expense prior to employment if conditionally offered a part time, full time or safety sensitive position.

The Town of Greenwich has implemented a policy of background investigations all full and part time positions prior to hiring as part of the reference checking procedures for outside candidates. The investigation will only be conducted as the last step prior to an offer. Refusal to sign the release form will terminate the candidate's further consideration. All new hires at the Board of Education will also be subject to a background check in compliance with CT Public Act 16-67.