Maintenance Mechanic (for Motor Fleet)

The district reserves all rights to determine/change assignments and schedules in accordance with Article 16 of the Agreement between the CSEA and the Superintendent.

40 hours per week

Initial hours of assignment:      5:00am – 1:30pm (inclusive of ½ hour unpaid lunch)

                                              (per contract: subject to alternate shift)

Please note: Shift may be altered temporarily to facilitate training of new staff members for a mutually agreed upon period of time.

Duties Specific to this position:

• Diagnoses and troubleshoots mechanical, electrical or electronic malfunctions of motorized equipment;
• Removes and repairs gasoline or diesel internal combustion engines;
• Removes and adjusts carburetors, distributors, etc.;
• Removes and overhauls transmissions and differentials;
• Maintains and repairs fuel, cooling and exhaust systems;
• Inspects, maintains and repairs electrical systems, electronic components, chassis units and accessories;
• Pre-inspects vehicles for New York State motor vehicle inspections;
• Operates drill press, lathe, welding and burning equipment, and other related tools;
• Refers to and uses repair manuals and related literature to accomplish needed repair work;
• Repairs or assists in the repair of snow plows, mowers, pumps, or any related equipment;
• Assists with emergency snow removal;
• Operates motorized equipment;
• Complies with various Occupational Safety & Health Administration laws and regulations, including reading and understanding Material Safety Data Sheets relating to hazardous materials and other substances;
• Performs manual laboring tasks connected with construction and maintenance;
• Maintains related automotive records and prepares simple reports

General Duties:

Performs maintenance on building mechanical systems including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, and building control systems. Also performs electrical installations and repairs.

Typical Work Activities:

• Is familiar with and contributes to the successful implementation of the District's Mission and Belief statements;
• 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.
• Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as directed by the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee.

Qualifications:

1. 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
2. Seven (7) years of experience in the building or service trades; OR
3. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B); AND
4. Possession of a valid Class D New York State driver's license with a clean driving record at the time of appointment. However, a Commercial Class A (CDL) license is preferred.
5. Minimum 3 years computer experience - knowledge in Windows and Direct Digital Control programming.
6. Knowledge of tools, terminology and practices of skilled trades.
7. 5 years minimum HVAC experience with commercial type equipment, strong trouble shooting skills, experience with heat pump equipment.
8. 5 years building maintenance, including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, electricity or carpentry.

NOTE: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.

Special Requirements:

• 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;
• ability to read and interpret plans, blueprints and specifications;
• ability to get along well with others;
• mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity;
• initiative and resourcefulness;
• industry and dependability;
• physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Preferred:

• Trade level experience in HVAC, electrical, or plumbing
• a Commercial Class A (CDL) license

Reports to: Work is performed under the direct supervision of a department supervisor who assigns and inspects work for conformance with procedures and standards.

Please make sure to complete an application at Williamsville.SchoolSpring.com for this job posting.

The Williamsville Central School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, race, color, creed, national origin, marital status, religion, gender, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or disability. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.