Head Building Maintenance Mechanic

Head Building Maintenance Mechanic

Distinguishing Features of the Class: This is difficult supervisory work involving responsibility for the efficient operation and economical maintenance of the buildings of a school district. Work is performed under the general direction of a superior, with a considerable leeway for independent judgement in individual cases. Supervision is exercised over subordinate maintenance positions.

Typical Work Activities:

• Act as Director of Facilities and Operations in their absence.
• Supervises and relates assignments to maintenance workers.
• Assists in performing work in a new or complex technical nature as needed.
• Inspects building(s) regularly and makes recommendations for improvements or new equipment.
• Supervises and participates in the care and servicing of specialized equipment such as air conditioning systems, heating systems, plumbing systems, and related operational systems within the building.
• Handles emergency maintenance requests personally or by assignment of crew.
• Recommends purchase of maintenance supplies.
• May prepare operating budget estimates for maintenance activities.
• Reviews professional contractor’s work and delivers report to Director of Facilities and Operations.
• Keeps various records and makes reports of activities.
• Confers with superior on operational maintenance questions.

Full Performance knowledge, skills, abilities and personal characteristics:

Through knowledge of modern large-scale building and grounds maintenance practices; thorough knowledge of the practices and techniques of one or more of the standard trades; working knowledge of business arithmetic and English; ability to work from plans and specifications; ability to maintain records and prepare reports; ability to plan, lay out and supervise the work of others; ability to follow complex oral and written instructions; initiative; good judgement; dependability; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the job.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma; and five years of progressively responsible experience in building systems maintenance, building maintenance mechanics or related field; at least two of which shall include large scale building maintenance work involving standard building trades, and at least one of which shall include supervisory experience.

Special Requirement:

Possession of a CDL-B license issued by New York State Department of Motor Vehicles at time of appointment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Please provide an email address if not listed on your resume or cover letter.

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $26