Job Description

Maintenance Mechanic - RISE Academy

Division: Exceptional Education

Supervisor: Building Principal

Hours: 7 AM to 3 PM

Distinguishing Features of the Class:

The work involves responsibility for performing a variety of mechanical and other building maintenance, repair, and construction-related tasks. Although a working knowledge of one or more trades is necessary, a Maintenance Worker does not normally utilize the more skilled journeyman techniques for any considerable portion of their time. The work may involve the part-time operation of a truck, automobile, or other automotive equipment. General instructions are received and work is performed under immediate or general supervision, depending upon the nature of the tasks. A Maintenance Worker does related work as required.

Typical Work Activities:

• Performs semi-skilled work in masonry, carpentry, electrical, or painting operations;
• Helps to install and repair wiring systems and electric fixtures and equipment;
• Repairs windows, doors, floors, walls, and other parts of buildings;
• Helps to install and repair general plumbing equipment such as sinks, toilets, and baths;
• Assists in cleaning and repairing boilers, pumps, heaters, pipelines, valves, and traps;
• Mixes plaster and concrete and assists in laying brick, plastering walls, finishing concrete work, etc.;
• Operates trucks, automobiles, air compressors, and other motorized equipment;
• Loads and unloads materials and supplies and records goods received and shipped;
• Takes part in general grounds maintenance activities;
• Serves as general worker performing a variety of basic tasks;
• Performs preventive maintenance on agency vehicles, equipment, and fixed property;
• May assist in maintenance of sewer lines and collection systems;
• May keep simple records and reports of maintenance performed and materials received and used;
• May, on occasion, perform housekeeping and cleaning tasks;
• May monitor and record energy conservation equipment readings and note irregularities.

Full Performance Knowledges, Skills, Abilities, and Personal Characteristics:

Working knowledge of modern buildings and grounds maintenance and repair practices; knowledge of safety precautions and practices associated with maintenance work; knowledge of the practices and techniques of one or more of the standard trades; mechanical aptitude; manual dexterity; industry; ability to understand and follow instructions; physical condition sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position.

Salary: $40,886 per year

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A.) One year of experience in either general building construction, maintenance, or repair work in one or more of the standard trades, such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, masonry, etc.;

OR

B.) One year of experience as a millwright or millwright apprentice. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATION: In agencies where required, possession of appropriate class New York State Motor Vehicle Operator's license at time of appointment.

Application Procedure:

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