Maintenance, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic

Maintenance (full-time)

Pottsgrove School District Facilities Department - Pottstown, Pennsylvania

Job : 5703638

Final date to receive applications: May 22, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: May 11, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

JOB SUMMARY: Perform tasks necessary to maintain the District’s properties and equipment including the operation, maintenance and repair of HVAC systems and equipment.

• Maintain and repair heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and related controls; perform preventative maintenance tasks as scheduled.
• Perform maintenance and repair tasks in various trades such as electrical, welding, plumbing, carpentry, painting, masonry and other general maintenance work as assigned.
• Perform preventative maintenance, including maintenance and repair of automated digital and pneumatic temperature control systems, plumbing systems and kitchen equipment.
• Maintain existing electrical equipment; install additional electrical circuits and components.
• Maintain faucets, pipes, plumbing fixtures; clear drains and make repairs as necessary.
• Maintain all campus grounds with snow removal and salting as required.
• Repair kitchen and refrigeration equipment including but not limited to freezers, refrigerators, ice machines and water coolers.
• Maintain and repair door hardware including but not limited to locks, closures and hinges.
• Order and coordinate the pricing and installation of small equipment needing repair and/or replacement within the mechanical inventory.
• Maintain service to fire alarm systems including but not limited to adding codes, general maintenance, and cleaning of detectors.
• Perform various tasks as requested including but not limited to installation of classroom equipment, hanging art work, mounting white boards, repairing furniture and casework repair.
• Maintain and repair flooring and walls, including but not limited to tile, drywall, plaster and block.
• Maintain and repair various roofing systems, including but not limited to rubber and metal.
• Enter completed daily work orders into the TMA maintenance management system.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the District Maintenance Supervisor.

• High School diploma or equivalent necessary
• Vocational or trade school required
• Experience in HVAC, electrical, plumbing & carpentry preferred
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and work from drawings
• Submission of pre-employment medical examination (Section 148 of the Pennsylvania School Code)
• Submission of a report of criminal history record from the Pennsylvania State Police (Section 111 of the Pennsylvania School Code)
• FBI Criminal History Record
• Submission of a clearance report from the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare in accordance with Act 151 of 1994
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

• Ability to reach above and below the waist
• Ability to use fingers to pick, feel and grasp objects
• Ability to lift and/or carry supplies and/or papers weighing no more than 50 lbs.
• Ability to work off of ladders, scaffolding and high lift devices
• Ability to mostly stand with some walking or moving throughout the work environment

• Visual acuity
• Auditory acuity

Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. Must be able to work in extreme cold (32 degrees or less) and extreme heat (90 degrees or more).

• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Must be able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions
• Able to make judgments and work under high level of stress

• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to organize tasks
• Ability to handle multiple tasks
• Ability to exercise good judgment

• Must possess leadership skills
• Must possess knowledge of power tools
• Must possess ability to operate trucks and tractors
• Must be able to handle asbestos containing building materials
• Must possess basic computer skills
• Ability to operate various office equipment

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability or disabilities to perform the primary duties and responsibilities of the job.

Work Year: 260 Days / 8 hours per day

Benefits:
Generous benefits package including medical, prescription, dental, vision and life insurance.

Starting Rate: $ per hour (based on experience)

Must have current Act 34, 151 & 114 Clearances

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