Lead Maintenance Mechanic-District Wide

Distinguishing Features of the Class:

The work involves responsibility for the efficient operation and upkeep of school mechanical and electrical equipment in a suburban school district. The incumbent is responsible for the repair and maintenance of all facilities and
equipment. Does related work as required.

Qualifications:
A. Graduation from high school or vocational school or possession of a high school
equivalency diploma and five (5) years of experience in the building or service trade, one
(1) year of which was in a supervisory capacity; OR
B. Nine (9) years of experience in the building or service trades, one (1) year of which was
in a supervisory capacity; OR
C. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and
(B); AND
D. Possession of a valid Class 5 New York State driver’s license at the time of appointment.
NOTE: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-
time experience requirements.

Special Requirements:

• Thorough knowledge of the operation and maintenance of heating and ventilating systems;
• thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, terminology and tools used in the carpentry, electrical, plumbing and heating trades;
• thorough knowledge of the use of power and hand tools;
• working knowledge of grounds maintenance;
• ability to estimate accurately the cost of repairs and amount of time required to complete projects;
• ability to prepare detailed reports;
• ability to plan and supervise the work of others;
• ability to get along well with others;
• initiative and resourcefulness;
• ability to follow written and oral instructions;
• industry and dependability;
• good judgement;
• physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Reports to:

Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds and/or Director of Facilities or his/her assistant, allowing considerable leeway for the exercise of independent judgement in the performance of duties.

Supervises: Direct supervision is exercised over a staff of skilled and unskilled employees.

Typical Work Activities:

• Is familiar with and contributes to the successful implementation of the District’s Mission and Belief statements;
• Assigns and plans skilled work in one or more of the building or service trades;
• Repairs and maintains plumbing and heating facilities, washrooms and related piping, traps, storm drains, gas lines, steam piping, boilers, return vacuum pumps, and various types of control apparatus;
• Repairs and maintains all electrical equipment in the system, including ventilators, motors and controllers, stage and room lighting, electrical oil burning equipment and controls, power machinery and miscellaneous pumps;
• Repairs and maintains exterior of buildings, including glazing, sheetmetal work, slate, tar and gravel roofs;
• Requisitions supplies and equipment as required;
• Supervises the repair of trucks, tractors, lawn mowers and other equipment;
• May be responsible for grounds maintenance, including sidewalks, roadways, fences, playgrounds and all related equipment, athletic fields, etc;
• Estimates costs, time and material required for specific projects;
• Inspects equipment used in building operations to insure efficient operation and safety;
• Maintains records appropriate to operations of the maintenance staff;
• Evaluates work performance of subordinate employees;
• Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as directed by the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee.