General Maintenance Mechanic

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General Description:

Provides maintenance and repair services for various trades for plumbing, HVAC, electrical, or carpentry services. Provides backup and fill in service for the Building Operations Supervisor staff. Works independently and coordinates with others within and outside the school system as necessary. Actions and decisions made, may impact the entire school facility and require discernment, clear thinking and sound judgment.

Job Description:

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Essential Job Functions :

Provides maintenance and repair services for plumbing, HVAC, electrical, or carpentry. Responsible for performing backup duties for the

Building Operation Supervisors:

Conducts general building maintenance and repairs to include replacing light bulbs, plumbing fixtures and stoppages, electrical switches, ballast outlets, repairs to doors and furniture, fan filters and other minor mechanical maintenance and repairs. Reports major maintenance needs to the facilities department through the work order management system. Confirms work has been effectively completed. Assists the principal and facilities trades workers in prioritizing work for the building. Checks roof drains and inspects the roof for any damage or needed repairs. Changes HVAC filters. Verifies proper operation of security systems, including but not limited to alarms, smoke detectors and fire extinguishable materials as well as the scheduled maintenance of the mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems of individual facilities. Responds to all first line and emergency maintenance repair calls and all after hours building issues and reports to the principal. Serves as the point of contact for all information regarding repairs, maintenance or other building and grounds issues. Conducts periodic audits and reporting of custodial or any other contractor work that may occur at the physical plant or on the grounds. Reports any nonconformities and takes ownership for ensuring problems are corrected in a timely manner. Serves as a critical member of the Principal's management team and provides feedback and training to staff as required to insure compliance to Environmental and Safety and Health procedures that have been provided by the supporting departments. Assists in snow and ice removal. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Budgetary Responsibility :

N/A Report Preparation :

N/A Equipment Operation:

Utilizes all tools and equipment used on the job by trades/crafts. Utilizes the computer and associated software program.

Contacts:

Contact with school staff, students, and principal.

Work Direction/Supervision :

Receives both written and verbal work requests.

Decision Making:

Frequent independent decision-making and problem solving is required as it relates to need, job and trades involved. Seek supervisor's approval for extensive repair/replacement, all expenditures outside of routine supplies and materials.

Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities :

N/A Physical Demands :

Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer terminal; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal indoor levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly; physical agility to lift up to 65 pounds; to drive, kneel, bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in an office environment, a shop environment and/or a warehouse environment and frequently works around moving or mechanical equipment and may be exposed to dust or airborne particles, and packaged toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level is loud to moderate.

Qualifications:

Working knowledge in general building trades to include electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and carpentry skills. Extensive knowledge of various types of trade equipment and tools.

Demonstrated ability:

in the general repair and maintenance from a small to moderately large sized building; to work safely and efficiently with various types of equipment and tools; to maintain and service equipment and to prioritize work and to investigate, identify and to correct general maintenance and repair problems; to work, communicate effectively and to interact with co-workers in a collegial manner to accomplish common tasks.

Requires:

the ability to train and direct the work of others; the ability to use standard English and to read, communicate, understand and follow written instructions; write simple sentences, and comprehend labeling on products; to perform basic computer and keyboarding skills and a thorough knowledge of the assigned building.

Additional Job Requirements:

Knowledge, skills and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job. High School diploma or equivalent is required for this position. Valid VA Driver's License. This position requires the incumbent to drive. In accordance with Policy 5431, an employee who occupies the position and is assigned a district-owned or leased motor vehicle will be subject to annual driving checks and must maintain acceptable records pursuant to the standards set forth in the policy. Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation State Police Criminal History Investigation Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation Tuberculosis Screening/Test Compensation $36,978.41 - $62,882.96 Hours Per Day 8 Days Per Year 260 Benefits Chesterfield County Public Schools offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. Benefit offerings may differ based upon full-time and part-time employee status. Chesterfield County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.