What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Maintenance Mechanic position at Binghamton City School District?

The Binghamton City School District is seeking candidates to fill the Building Maintenance Mechanic position for the 2024-2025 school year with an immediate effective start date.

The duties of this position involve performing a variety of skilled building maintenance and repair work. The incumbent is responsible for installing, maintaining and repairing a variety of electrical equipment in district facilities. Under certain conditions, the incumbent may supervise the work of Building Maintenance Helpers, Cleaners and Laborers. The incumbent of this position works under the general supervision of a higher maintenance supervisor. Does related work as required.

Typical Work Activities :

Installs, maintains, and replaces electric switches, outlets, light fixtures, electric fans, electric motors and circuit breakers
Installs, maintains, and replaces all types of plumbing lines, soil pipes and fixtures
Assists plumbers in the installation and replacement of heating pipes and boiler parts in hot water and circulation pump, boiler feeder pump and vacuum pump
Diagnoses and repairs minor problems in gas and electric appliances
Maintains and repairs gas and oil-fired furnaces and hot water heaters
Takes pressure and fuel readings for oil and gas steam boilers, assists in cleaning boiler tubes
Performs routine building maintenance cleaning work
Performs snow plowing, snow removal and salting of walks and parking lots
Performs paint work
Performs tasks such as paperhanging, patching and sheet rocking
Performs concrete repair work on steps and walks
Lays and replaces the floors
Performs mechanical repair and maintenance work on small tractors and snow blowers
Makes periodic inspections of facilities
May supervise Building Maintenance Helpers and Laborers in performance of their duties

Full Performance Knowledges, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics :

Good knowledge of principles, practices, methods, and tools used in the plumbing trade

Good knowledge of the operation of all pumps, especially the hot water circulation, boiler feeder pump and vacuum pump

Working knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, tools and safety precautions used in the electrical trade along with minor troubleshooting procedures

Good knowledge of building maintenance cleaning techniques

Full Performance Knowledges, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics contd :

Working knowledge of concrete repair techniques on steps and walks

Working knowledge of the mechanics of small tractors, snow blowers, and lawn mowers

Skill in performing minor written carpentry and tiling tasks

Ability to read and write

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions

Ability to work with and supervise the work activities of others

Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position

Job Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

Two years of responsible experience in one or more of the skilled trades which will have included carpentry, plumbing, electrical work and the maintenance of heating and ventilating equipment; or

Three years of increasingly responsible experience as a Building Maintenance Helper

Application Deadline : 10 / 30 / 2024

Civil Service Title : Building Maintenance Mechanic

Job Number : 2425-60

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