Building Mechanic - Elementary

Spring ISD•Spring, TX

51d•Onsite

About The Position

The Elementary 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.

Requirements

Valid Texas driver's license
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
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 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

Nice To Haves

Five+ years experience in related field

Responsibilities

Assumes responsibility for performing 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, and 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.