General Maintenance Mechanic

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• Position Type:
  Custodial & Maintenance/ General Maintenance Mechanic
• Date Posted: 9/24/2026
• Location:
  
  Maintenance Department
• Date Available:
  
  As soon as possible
• Closing Date: 10/01/2026

Please note that this posting closes at 3:00 pm on the date listed above.

Contact:
Mycka Melendez, Supervisor, at  or email mmmelendez

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, training, education, responsibilities, abilities; the machines, tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required. Physical, punctual, reliable, and predictable regular attendance is an essential job function to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Job Summary

Performs maintenance and minor repairs in the district facilities in such areas as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, electronics, grounds, etc. Responsible for attending to and assisting with various emergencies. May be asked to assist trades in various tasks. Responsible for inventory of certain tools and supplies. Attendance, physical presence, and timeliness are required and are essential functions of this position.

Essential Functions

Carpentry - must perform minor repairs of furniture, cabinets, doors and hardware. Installs equipment and materials such as pencil sharpeners, toilet paper dispensers, hand dryers, white (marker) boards, etc.

Electrical - installs different types of lamps, replaces switches and receptacles on circuits rated under 300 volts. Replaces fluorescent ballasts. Identifies voltage levels and performs some troubleshooting of high and low voltage circuits (within limitation imposed by training). Performs preventive maintenance of fire protection systems, repairs and installs motors of all sizes.

HVAC - maintains mechanical systems by lubricating motors and pumps, changing bearings, shafts, squirrel cages, fan belts, cleaning coils, and changing filters. Testing and adding cooling tower and boiler treatment with the understanding of normal boiler operations (including standby fuel operations and procedures). Trouble shoots and identifies boiler problems and performs minor repairs. Cleans boilers for interior and exterior inspections. Responsible for start-ups, shutdowns and maintaining roof top heating and cooling units.

Preventive maintenance on drinking fountains by cleaning coils, motors, and refrigerated compressors.

Electronics - maintains scoreboards (principally light replacement), may replace intercom speakers.

Painting - makes some minor glass repairs, performs minor painting, small ceiling repairs, patches sheet rock holes, touches up walls and other surfaces, makes minor repairs to tile floors. Repair or replaces all types of window coverings.

Grounds - maintains all types of gates, makes minor repairs to sprinkling system. May be asked to assist all other crafts trades such as, laying sod, snow and graffiti removal.

Non-Essential Functions

• Other duties as assigned*

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Must have basic knowledge of carpentry, electrical, electronics, HVAC, painting and grounds.
• Must have knowledge and experience in building ventilation and air filtering
• Must be able to use hand tools, power tools, different types of meters, ladders, man lift, scaffolding, power washer, warehouse catalogs and be able to order needed supplies.
• Must be able to work well with others. Must have a good working knowledge of relevant building and safety codes including pertinent aspects of OSHA, EPA, MSDS and ADA.
• Must have basic mathematical skills.
• Must be skilled in oral and written communications and interpersonal relations.
• Must be able to plan work and organize apprentices and temporary workers, materials, and equipment for specific projects
• Must keep abreast of changing developments in techniques in relevant fields.

Required Education and Qualifications

High school…