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Paterson Public Schools

Maintenance Worker - Carpenter

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A Maintenance Helper or Assistant assists maintenance mechanics. Repairs and maintains equipment and machines, such as cars or heating systems. May assemble or adjust machines as directed by a head mechanic.

$40,664 / year median in New Jersey

+4% projected growth

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Job Description

Maintenance Worker - Carpenter Paterson Public School District 680 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE - Paterson, New Jersey Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in
Paterson Public School District Job Details Job ID:
5908704
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Today Starting Date:
Immediately Job Description Qualifications:
Hold a high school diploma or equivalent. Have three years of experience in work involving the installation, inspection, repair, servicing, and maintenance of electrical equipment, appliances, machinery, and circuits. Holds a valid electrician's license. Pass a colorblindness test. Hold and maintain a valid driver's license with no serious violations. Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative. Exhibit a personality that demonstrates interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabuulary. Inspect electrical wiring, fixtures, appliances, motors, generators, pumps, power circuits, and controllers of machines and elevators, ascertain the nature of needed repairs and/or replacement; does whatever repair and installation work is necessary. Install, maintain, inspect, repair, and service high and low tension power and light feeders, generating and control equipment, relays, transformers, motors, pumps, switches, outlets, signal systems, and other electrical wiring, cables, fixtures, and appliances of varied types. Use various types of test equipment suvh as ammeters, voltmeters, and ohmmeters. Make emergency electrical repairs, trouble shoots mafunctions and breakdowns; inspect work in progress and completed work for defects, fire hazards or other unsafe conditions. Be familiar with the use of various types of conduits and fittings, cables, insulators, and other equipment. Work from electrical schematics, plans, and specifications in accordance with established procedures. Requisition, store, safeguard, and properly use electrical equipment, materials, and supplies. Keep records of equipment used, work done, and time spent. Read and interpret plans, specifications, and diagrams. Analyze problems involving electrical installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair work, and develop effective work methods. Remember and carry out oral and written directions. Demonstrate positive attitudes, appropriate attire and grooming, and an effective work ethic. Use computers and/or electronic equipment to fulfill job functions. Protect confidentiality of records and information about staff and use discretion when sharing any such information within legal confines. Participate in appropriate in-service and workshop programs and attend any required meetings. Display the highest ethical and professional behavior in working with students, parents, school personnel, and outside agencies associated with the school. Adhere to New Jersey school law, State Board of Education rules and regulations, State and local health agency requirements, Board of Education policies and regulations, school regulations and procedures, and contractual obligations. Perform any duties and responsibilities that are within the scope of employment, as assigned by the School Business Administrator, and not otherwise prohibited by law or regulation. For more information about this position, please visit the Job Descriptions page. Meet such alternatives to above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable Pending budget availability All postings are open for ten (10) consecutive days following the date posted or until filled Paterson Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic, in accordance with federal and New Jersey law.
Position Type:
Full-Time Salary:
$58,106 to $75,506
Per Year Job Categories:
Support Staff > Maintenance Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Kyle Ruppel 90 Delaware Ave Paterson, New Jersey 50220
Phone:
(973)321-1000
Email:
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