Maintenance Mechanic III - Building Services

Albemarle County Public Schools•Charlottesville, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This is the advanced level mechanic position. Works independently to perform advanced skilled work in servicing, repair and maintenance of school facilities and associated equipment; quality to be near journeyman level; possesses an advanced knowledge in at least one building trade and working knowledge of general maintenance and repairs; Shift work may be required. Supervision is exercised over less skilled workers. May be on call 24 hours, 7 days a week for emergency situations, including weather and other building emergencies.

Requirements

Working knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in general building maintenance work
Thorough knowledge of applicable code requirements, occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions associated with work
Ability to use test meters
Ability to read complex building prints, electrical schematic drawings, plans and specifications
Ability to research parts and materials for projects
Ability to communicate orally and in writing
Ability to comprehend contract documents
General knowledge of Microsoft Outlook
Familiar with reading blueprints
Thorough knowledge of the buildings systems including one or more of the following systems: water, sewer, electrical, HVAC, sprinkler and alarm systems, computer monitoring system
Very familiar with the work order system
Advanced knowledge of methods, tools and equipment of at least one building trade
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of high school
Five years experience in Building Services
Satisfactory completion of the 4th year of CATEC, or approved Apprenticeship Program, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
Drug screening and tuberculin test is required
Must possess driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia
Negative drug screening and tuberculin test required
Possession of a valid Virginia Drivers license
Within six months of employment, possession of a valid Virginia Commercial Driver?s license
Work involves frequent walking, lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs
Frequently works from ladders, in cramped spaces, in dusty conditions, and in inclement weather
Regular contact with office personnel, other staff members, vendors, individuals from other departments and the general public
Work environment routinely exposes employee to potential major injuries, occasional exposure to hazardous substances
Work requires dexterity in using of both hands, hand-eye coordination and processing basic mechanical sequence of events

Responsibilities

Performs advanced skilled work in one or more specialties, such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC or carpentry
Assists in the troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of facility equipment and systems
Repairs windows and doors, builds shelves and partitions
Replaces locks, door closures and screens
May install and repair plumbing lines and fixtures
Establishes appropriate safe practices for school staff and other employees
Provides cost estimations for repairs, installation and general maintenance services
May respond to heating and cooling service requests and repairs HVAC systems and repair refrigeration equipment
Adheres to safety standards in accordance to Department's safety manual
Performs related tasks as required