Building Mechanic - Utility - 20259206

$41.41 - $43.93/hr

Hours per Day: 8.0

Days per Year: 260

Shift: 7:00am - 4:00pm

IDENTIFYING INFORMATION

Job Title:

Classification Level:

Building Mechanic

Utility M-IUOE

Reports to:

Working Titles:

Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance Mechanic

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT

Under general direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, with lead direction from the Lead Mechanic II, provides service for the maintenance and repair of district facilities common to mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural areas, painting, roofing repairs, and cleaning. This position is subject to FHWA drug & alcohol testing as provided by District Policy 5259.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Builds, installs, modifies, and repairs in a safe and efficient manner as submitted on work order requests. Assures that work performed meets applicable local, state, and federal codes.
• Prepares requisitions and specifications for supplies and materials.
• Assists in the preparation of contract specifications and assists with technical inspections to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Interprets drawings, sketches, schematics, and specifications.
• Maintains assigned tools and equipment.
• Provides input for the most appropriate manner of repair, replacement, modification, or new installation work considering cost, timelines, and equipment and applicable county, state, and federal codes.
• Works cooperatively with supervisor to provide realistic labor and material cost estimates and with outside contractors.
• Monitors operations on a routine basis and assists in identifying and evaluating maintenance needs for a planned maintenance program.
• Assists in the analysis of preventive maintenance inspection findings and causes of failure; offers suggestions for correction. Assists in determining and recommending modifications to work practices or preventive maintenance frequencies.
• Provides assistance to the supervisor in the preparation of reports and documentation of modifications to as-built drawings and facility records.
• Adheres to district and departmental policies, procedures, and safety practices. Responds, when assigned, to emergencies that endanger life and District property.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge and expertise. Determines and requests training to maintain skills relevant to changing technology.
• Assists other crafts in the performance of their duties, including providing support for painting, roofing repairs, and cleaning tasks, ensuring those areas are completed according to the district's standards.
• Safe and courteous operation of District assigned vehicle.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs painting tasks as needed for building exteriors and interiors, including surface preparation, priming, and applying coats of paint.
• Performs roofing repairs and cleaning, including inspecting, patching, and sealing roof systems to maintain integrity and prevent leaks.

The preceding list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The position performs a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Completion of a trade school course in one or more of the assigned areas of responsibility, i.e., plumbing, electrical, mechanical, carpentry or building maintenance. Two years of work experience in one or more of the above fields will substitute for the trade school training; AND
• Three (3) years of successful work experience in one or more of the above fields.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of oil, gas, and electrically fired high and low pressure boiler systems.
• Knowledge of hot water, heat pump, steam heating and related equipment.
• Knowledge of diagnosis and repair of plumbing and piping systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with students, building staff, co-workers and contractors in a diverse environment.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds to chest height and push/pull 60 pounds.
• Ability to adjust, troubleshoot, balance, calibrate air handling and related equipment.
• Ability to perform electrical diagnostic tests with appropriate test equipment and to replace or repair electrical components and assist with refrigeration repairs.
• The ability to work independently on assigned tasks.
• Ability to provide sufficient own non-powered hand tools to perform position functions.
• Ability to climb to rooftops and other remote areas.
• Ability to complete basic mathematical calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Ability to perform painting, roofing repairs, and cleaning duties as needed in the maintenance of district facilities.

Certification and Licenses

• Valid Washington State Driver's License and a safe driving record demonstrated by a current 5-year drivers extract.
• Fingerprinting, background check and pre-employment drug test.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION

• Valid First Aid/CPR card.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in all District buildings and sites. Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time, use fingers, hands and arms; be tolerant of occasional loud noises, lift 50 pounds to chest height; push/pull up to 60 pounds, climb ladders and work at roof level; operate a motorized vehicle; be exposed to traffic and all types of weather, are all required.

FLSA: Non-Exempt AFFILIATION: IUOE

JOB CLASS: Building Mechanic/Utility WORK YEAR: 260

• Internal candidates may be placed on a longevity step per corresponding collective bargaining agreement.

Shifts are subject to change

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment with Clover Park School District is conditional pending completion of a Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint background check as required by RCW28A.400.303. (NOTE: All associated background check fees are the employee's responsibility.) The fingerprint scan must be completed prior to the first day of employment.

INSURANCE BENEFITS

Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, long term disability, and basic life insurance benefits. Clover Park School District benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click on the link for information on available benefit options.

RETIREMENT AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION

Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement System Plan. For eligibility information, check on the link to the Department of Retirement Systems' website.

Employees also have the ability to participate in tax deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP). These are supplemental retirement savings programs that allows you control over the amount of pretax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Click on the link for information on 457 plan (DCP) with the Department of Retirement Systems.

To enroll in an eligible 403(b) plan, employees must consult with their own financial planner that is an approved vendor.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clover Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Address correspondence to one of the following individuals who have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination at Clover Park School District, 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr., SW, Lakewood, WA 98499-1341: Title IX Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services ..., Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services ..., Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services ...