Building Mechanic - Elementary

Building Mechanic - Elementary

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Maintain the physical facility of the elementary school in a condition of operating excellence so that full educational use can be obtained. Act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate clearly, and champion the needs of students while driving continuous improvement.

Days per year: 260.

Min: $36,400. Mid: $42,806.

Reports to:

Facility Foreman. Wage/Hr status:
Nonexempt. Pay grade:
Aux 5.

• Required: Valid Texas driver’s license.
• Preferred: Five+ years experience in related field.

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

• 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 trunk from side to side.
• Ability to reach above the head and in front of body at least 24 inches.
• Ability to push and pull items up to 150 pounds.
• Ability to lift materials up to 50 pounds, and carry 25 pounds for distances up to 20 feet.
• Ability to stoop and kneel up to 30 times per 8‑hour shift.
• Ability to climb to next‑to‑last step on a 14‑foot ladder.
• Ability to walk at required pace.
• Ability to grip small hand tools and equipment with sufficient strength.

• Assumes responsibility for preventive maintenance and minor repairs of auxiliary mechanical systems.
• Communicates and works well with people.
• Performs scheduled, periodic operational and maintenance checks on building systems and equipment.
• Repares minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, and paint items, and assists technicians as assigned.
• Checks A/C filters bi‑monthly and changes filters as needed.
• Monitors control panels and maintains building complex systems.
• Paints the facility as needed, especially during summer and school attendance breaks.
• Checks roof drains, gutters, and downspouts weekly.
• 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 yearly.
• Responds to emergency call‑outs 7 days a week/24 hours a day.
• May work nights and/or varying shifts.
• Follows all safety regulations related to job functions.
• Performs other general maintenance duties such as parking lot repair, moving furniture and equipment, and responding to emergency or crisis situations.

• Hand cart
• Hand dollies
• Small hand tools
• Pressure washer
• Pump‑up spray bottle
• Safety eye goggles

• Average hearing
• Corrected 20/20 vision
• Good depth perception

• Requires use of chemicals
• Noise levels normal
• Some outdoor work
• Work inside with/without air conditioning depending on facility requirements
• Work alone and with team members

• Rubber gloves and goggles for chemicals
• Back support belts when lifting

• 1st day orientation – Hazardous Communications/MSDS/Fire Safety/Proper Lifting Techniques/Eye Safety.
• Asbestos training awareness within first 90 days.
• 24 hours hands‑on training by District Building Mechanic.
• 8 hours hands‑on training in assigned facility by supervisor or designee.
• Ongoing staff development.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level.

Employment type:

Full‑time. Job function:
Manufacturing and Production. Industry: Manufacturing.