Maintenance II

Maintenance II

Position: Maintenance II

Starting hourly rate $25.25

Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required; Experience in electrical, plumbing, mechanical (including controls), carpentry, telecommunications, HVAC, refrigeration, masonry, and general building trades (roofs, doors, etc.); Refrigeration certification required and other certifications related to areas of responsibilities preferred; Must demonstrate ability to read, understand and interpret detailed operating instructions, repair manuals, blueprints, diagrams, schematics, safety labels and numerous gages; Must be able to demonstrate the ability to calculate areas, perimeters, volumes, circumferences, proportions and any other maintenance-related calculations; Must be able to troubleshoot systems and write reports.

Job Summary: To ensure a safe and efficiently functioning facility to insure no problems or interruptions to the educational programs; to execute responsibilities faithfully, conscientiously and intelligently in a cost effective and efficient manner; to promote good public relations including neatness in dress and personal appearance.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintain all electrical, telecommunications, plumbing, emergency, building security and HVAC systems for the district buildings and grounds, including but not limited to lighting, air conditioning, boilers, refrigeration and pneumatics.
• Provide preventative maintenance to the building systems.
• Analyze building environmental control problems such as, but not limited to temperature, humidity, static pressure, air flows, noise and air quality, and recommend solutions for implementation.
• Set-up and calibrate new and updated ATC systems as required by construction sketchers, working drawings and specifications.
• Service, maintain, repair and replace controls and sensing devices necessary for the proper operation of domestic and commercial heating and ventilating systems and auxiliary components, to include changeovers.
• Service, maintain, repair and install dampers, their drives, control mechanism and sensing devices; inspect and repair ducting.
• Maintain and operate snow plow, maintenance, grounds care, etc equipment.
• Maintain school water systems to meet DEP regulations.
• Install and maintain chilled water air cooling systems and related controls.
• Install and maintain combination heating and air cooling systems and related heat controls.
• Perform any necessary masonry or carpentry work.
• Maintain an efficient and effective system of routine automotive maintenance and preventive care, including but not limited to, mandated state inspections, oil and oil filter changes, rotating tires, daily checks of fluid levels, and fueling of vans and trucks.
• Diagnosis and repair of district automotive vehicles and miscellaneous mechanical equipment.
• Assist with miscellaneous building and equipment repairs, including welding and silver soldering as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Physical Plant or other Administrators.

Sensory Abilities: Visual acuity to be able to read labels, correspondence, etc. Ability to detect the smell of hazardous odors. Depth perception to be able to judge distance from objects. Ability to see/hear fire alarm signal. Fine and gross motor coordination.

Temperament: Ability to perform routine tasks repeatedly to the satisfaction of immediate supervisor. Ability to work as a member of a team. Must be courteous and able to deal effectively with the various publics that use the facility(s). Must be cooperative and service-oriented.

Physical Demands In the course of performing the duties and functions of Custodial Maintenance Worker, the holder of the position will be required to stand, walk, sit, squat/stoop, reach and lift items. Must be able to lift 50 pounds regularly and up to or exceeding 75 pounds occasionally.

Mental Demands Must be able to interpret, analyze and problem solve with little oversight from supervision. Must be able to converse and interact with individuals with diverse levels of education and abilities. Must be able to work together with others in the performance of daily maintenance and custodial duties.

Environment Normal school environment with students K-12 as well as aides, staff, parents, administrators, and volunteers. Working both indoors and outdoors in all climates and weather conditions.

The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the Penns Valley Area School District of all reasonable accommodations that will be required.

Essential Job Functions: Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly and up to or exceeding 75 pounds occasionally. Ability to work on all size ladders. Must have and maintain a valid PA driver's license and the ability to drive all district vehicles. Ability to perform minor maintenance repairs within assigned building as requested by supervisor. Ability to read and write. Ability to operate equipment as needed to complete task list.