Maintenance Mechanic

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
The work involves performing one or more of the skilled building or service trades on a journeyman level in the maintenance and repair of buildings, equipment, or facilities in a school district. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a department supervisor who assigns and inspects work for conformance with procedures and standards. The incumbent is given considerable leeway for planning technical details for each assignment. General supervision may be exercised over other department personnel. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Performs skilled work in one or more of the building or service trades;
• Plans work, estimates material and supplies required, may read blueprints to determine outcome of work indicated, interprets diagrams, charts, and specifications, requests supplies and equipment.
• Operates power equipment hand tools and testing equipment, maintains equipment and shop in good condition;
• May repair trucks, tractors, lawn mowers and other equipment;
• Repairs and refinishes desks, tables, chairs and other furniture;
• Cleans and paints walls, woodwork and floors;
• Inspects, installs and replaces steam and other piping, radiator traps, valves, gauges, pumps and other accessories and fittings;
• Grinds and packs valves, packs pumps, replaces worn pipe flanges and gaskets;
• Replaces light bulbs, fuses and fixtures and makes minor electrical installations;
• Replaces window glass, cords and repairs window frames;
• Repairs cabinets, desks, tables and other office equipment
• The duties of this position will primarily support the Athletics & P.E. department

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Good knowledge of the tools, terminology, procedures and equipment of one or more of the skilled maintenance or repair trades;
• Ability to make a variety of skilled repairs and installations rapidly and accurately;
• Mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity, initiative and resourcefulness; and
• Dependability commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
(a) Graduation from high school or vocational school or possession of a high school equivalency
diploma and three (3) years of experience in the building or service trades; OR
(b) Seven (7) years of experience in the building or service trades; OR
(c) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b).

**Special Requirements: Possession of a valid Class D [formerly Class 5] New York state driver's license at
the time of appointment.