Maintenance Hs Pm Building Mechanic

Building Mechanic-PM High School

Days per year: 260 Min: $35,443 Mid: $41,683

Report To:
Facility Foreman Wage/Hour Status:
Nonexempt Pay Grade:
Aux 5

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.

Required:

• Valid Texas driver's license

Preferred:

• Five+ years experience in related field

• 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 relationship

• 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.
• 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:
• Parking lot repair.
• Moving furniture and equipment.
• Responding to emergency or crisis situations in the District.

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

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 the 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 the 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.

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

• Required to use chemicals
• Noise levels are normal
• Some outside work
• Work inside with and without air conditioning, depending on the facility requirements
• Work alone as well as with team members

• Rubber gloves and goggles are required when working with any chemicals.
• Back support belts should be worn when lifting.

• 1st day orientation – Hazardous Communications/MSDS/Fire safety/Proper Lifting Techniques/Eye Safety.
• Within the first (90) days, will attend a two-hour Asbestos training awareness course.
• 24 hours of hands-on training by a District Building Mechanic.
• 8 hours of hands-on training in assigned Facility by supervisor or designee.
• On-going Staff Development

The usual and customary methods of performing this job require the following: ability to work in a fast-paced, high-intensity work environment efficiently and effectively with frequent interruptions. Job may require prolonged periods of time sitting, reaching and repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer. Overtime is required as necessary.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of responsibilities and duties that may be required.