Position: Maintenance Technician

Assignment:  Full-Time position 

Shift:  Monday - Friday; 2:30pm-11:00pm (during school year) & 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (during summer

Location:  District-wide

SUMMARY 

Perform skilled tasks associated with the maintenance, repair and upgrade of district facility systems and/or structures. Although general duties are listed below, the preferred candidate for this position has experience in electrical or HVAC.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

General Maintenance:

• Perform skilled maintenance work inside and outside the physical plant such as roof, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, concrete, masonry, HVAC, paint, snow removal, event set ups and as all other duties are assigned
• Examine facilities and equipment on a regular basis for purposes of preventative maintenance
• Estimate costs of repair on new projects
• Source appropriate parts and purchase after consultation with and approval by manager
• Install and test new equipment
• Conduct safety and code inspections and maintain safety records
• Cut and issue keys
• Repair and replace locks
• Inspect pool mechanical systems
• Maintain pool in accordance with Department of Health regulations (all staff members must obtain Certified Pool Operator licensing within 90 days of being hired into the position)
• Repair and maintain all types of air conditioning and refrigeration units
• Repair and maintain air handlers, ventilators, cooling coils, motors and radiators along with other mechanical heating and ventilating equipment
• Monitor and repair control panels and thermostats of all systems to maintain standard working temperature
• Monitor computerized central systems and make adjustments

Electrical Maintenance:

• Read blueprints or technical diagrams
• Design, install and troubleshoot power, light and control circuits.
• Inspect electrical components, such as transformers and circuit breakers
• Identify electrical problems with a variety of testing devices
• Repair complex electrical equipment, including automated machines, equipment, controls, panels, relays, circuit breakers, communication systems and Fire Alarms.
• Follow state and local building regulations based on the National Electric Code
• Basic methods and procedures used in planning and estimating job projects
• Able to demonstrate electrical knowledge of the following: 120, 208, 277 and 480 volt wiring, 3 phase wiring, Cat 5 wiring, phone line installation, shunt trip systems, motor controls and wiring, bulbs and ballast replacement, alarm systems and basic electrical troubleshooting

HVAC Maintenance:

• Understands basic refrigeration cycle to include: identifying components in refrigeration circuit, understanding how each component works, diagnosing problems in the refrigeration circuit, using manifold gauge set, pressure/temperature chart and temperature measuring devices for routine maintenance
• Understands refrigeration recovery, evacuation and charging.
• Understands basic electricity theory, AC and DC currents, single phase and three phase circuits, and series and parallel circuits. Ability to read basic wiring diagrams. Ability to use multimeters to read voltage, current and resistance values. Must be able to troubleshoot basic electrical circuits.
• Understands the process of treating air so as to simultaneously control its temperature, humidity, and distribution. Must be able to read and understand mechanical drawings.
• Experience with the process of chemical treating cooling and heating systems
• Understands basic heating cycle to include: identifying components in heating system, understanding how each component works, diagnosing problems in the heating system using a gas pressure test and other devices for routine maintenance and to troubleshooting. Understands the theory of combustion and how it relates to combustible fuels such as gas and oil. Knowledge of chillers and cooling towers.
• Experience with boiler operations and controls. Can troubleshoot and repair basic problems.
• Experience with Building Automation System

 All Staff:

• Serve as a first responder for all emergency situations related to district facility systems, structures and/or buses and other vehicles
• Order and account for material and labor relative to assignments
• Recommend supplies and equipment for purchase after consultation with and approval by manager
• Assure the proper care and maintenance of tools and equipment
• Immediately report malfunctions and safety issues
• Complete all required paperwork
• May be required to be on 24-hour call
• Other duties as required

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree and completion of a trade apprenticeship program or trade school certification course of study.  
• Three (3) to five (5) years’ trade related work experience or relevant School-based or Educational Program Experience will be considered toward meeting the required years of experience 
• HVAC or electrical certification, required
• Valid drivers’ license with good driving record. 
• Certified Pool Operator license required, or able to obtain once hired.

Other:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, students, staff, administrators and community  members. 
• Ability to perform duties with an awareness of all inspection regulations, PA traffic and vehicle laws and regulations, safety codes and district requirements and school board policies.  
• Effective use and knowledge of operating a smartphone, computer, Microsoft Office and/or Google suites, including email, calendar, applications, etc.
• Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally, the lift and/or move up to 100 lbs. of tools, equipment or materials.  
• The employee works indoors and outdoors, near or with moving mechanical equipment.  
• Successful candidates will be required to take work capacity evaluation to demonstrate ability to perform physical attributes.