Building Mechanic, AM High School

Days per Year: 260

Min: $36,400

Mid: $42,806

JOB TITLE: Building Mechanic-AM High School

REPORT TO: Facility Foreman

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Nonexempt

PAY GRADE: Aux 7

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The High School Building Mechanic functions as a Building Mechanic in the assigned school facility in order to maintain the physical facility in a condition of operating excellence, so that full educational use of the facility can be obtained.

All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Valid Texas driver's license

Preferred:

• Five+ years experience in related field

SPECIAL NOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Basic skills and knowledge to perform preventative maintenance and minor repair of physical facility MEP auxiliary systems
• Knowledge of the potential hazards and necessary safety precautions involved in the use of equipment required by the job
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

DUTIES:

Reporting directly to the Facility Supervisor, the High School Building Mechanic administers established schedules and procedures for the regular ongoing care of assigned facility.

Assumes responsibility to perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs of auxiliary mechanical systems.

Ability to communicate and work well with people.

Performs scheduled, periodic operational and maintenance checks and services on building systems and equipment as necessary.

Repairs minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, and paint items, as well as assist Technicians in repairs as assigned.

Checks A/C filters bi-monthly and changes filters as needed.

(As needed would be indicated if a black or dirty film appears on the orange or backside of the filter media). (All filters will be dated when changed and all filter changes will be recorded and kept on a Maintenance Filter Log form. This form is to be signed as an acknowledgment by the Building Mechanic that this work was accomplished as recorded).

Monitors control panels and/or maintains all building complex systems.

Painting of facility as needed, especially during summer and school attendance breaks.

Checks roof drains, gutters, downspouts once a week minimum.

Checks A/C and /or commercial freezer systems for proper operation.

Cleans condenser coils on chillers every 6 months, and on fan coil units and air handling units once every year at a minimum.

Responds to emergency call-outs, as required. (7 days a week/24 hours a day).

May be required to work night and/or varying shifts.

Follows all safety regulations related to any and all job functions.

Performs other general maintenance duties as assigned by supervisor, including but not limited to:
A. Parking lot repair.
B. Moving furniture and equipment.
C. Responding to emergency or crisis situations in the District.

Type of Equipment Used:

• Hand cart
• Hand dollies
• Small hand tools
• Pressure washer
• Pump-up spray bottle
• Safety Eye Goggles

Essential Functions:

Requires:

Ability to perform tasks of bending, twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, and walking.

Normal mobility of fingers, hands wrists, arms, neck, back, waist, legs, knees, and ankles.

Working with chemicals and/or various thinners and glues.

Ability to bend over at the waist and twist entire trunk from side to side.

Ability to reach above the head and in front of the body at least 24 inches.

Ability to push and pull items up to 150 pounds.

Ability to lift materials up to 50 pounds, and carries, while walking, 25 pounds for distances up to 20 feet.

Ability to stoop and kneel up to 30 times per 8 hour work shift.

Ability to climb to next to last step on a 14 foot ladder.

Ability to walk at a pace necessary to complete work schedule assigned.

Ability to grip small hand tools and equipment with enough strength to use them in a manner intended.

Audio/ Visual Demands:

Must Have:

Average hearing

Corrected 20/20 Vision

Good depth perception

Work Environment:

Required to use chemicals

Noise levels are normal

Some outside work

Work inside with and without…