Maintainer, Building Maintenance, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic

Responsible for performing a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks involved in the maintenance and repair of district buildings and equipment.

• Perform any and all general maintenance and repair tasks on building systems, equipment, furniture, instructional equipment, grounds, etc. as assigned by the Facilities Engineer or designee.
• Participate in and/or perform preventative maintenance activities.
• Perform regular inspections of equipment and systems and reporting any abnormalities and hazards immediately.
• Maintain an adequate inventory of maintenance supplies and equipment usually used in repairs, and request needed supplies through the established purchasing procedures of the district.
• Use work order system, making sure that work orders have been written and approved prior to performing tasks.
• Perform snow and ice removal tasks and spread sand and salt on walkways, driveways and parking areas
• Monitors and Operates heating, A/C, ventilation, electrical and mechanical systems. Observes and reports needed repair of equipment, furnishings, fixtures, building and site.
• Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns for the purpose of taking appropriate actions to resolve immediate safety issues and maintaining a functioning educational environment.
• Consults with Facilities Engineer and building administrative personnel for the purpose of planning, prioritizing and scheduling maintenance activities and achieving building objectives.
• Moves furniture, equipment and makes deliveries as required.

Contributed to the overall success of assigned building and/or district location by performing all other related duties as assigned.

• A high school/trade school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A minimum of five (5) years experience in the maintenance field. Experience in a skilled trade equivalent to a journeyman is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Must possess a valid CT driver's license.