Building Mechanic @ Facilities, 8 Hrs, Cont.

As a Spokane Public Schools staff member, you'll uphold our commitment to creating a loving and collaborative learning community where all students belong and thrive. We are looking for team members who embrace differences, have a desire to work with a diverse community of learners, have a heart for the humans they serve, work as a team, grow and reflect through feedback, are lifelong learners and positive problem solvers.

Provide a service of installation, repair, and maintenance of all building mechanical equipment throughout the district facilities for the purpose of providing a safe environment for students, staff, and patrons of Spokane Public Schools. Assist other crafts in the Mechanics, Welder and Support Operator trades when needed.

• Hours/Day: 8
• Continuing Role
• Daily Start/End times: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
• Anticipated Start Date: ASAP
• Benefits--Medical/Dental/Vision through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) are provided for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
• Additional benefits may include vacation, sick, personal days, and paid holidays.
• Often, positions have additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary schedule, all in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreements (if applicable) as negotiated.

SALARY: LEVEL 1 on the Unified Trades Salary Schedule. Experience increments depend on experience in the same or similar permanent position within a Washington State public school. DOWNLOAD SALARY SCHEDULE

Responsibilities

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Repair and maintain kitchen equipment such as slicers, peelers, mixers, and sneeze guards. Repair mechanical components of kitchen appliances such as oven doors, hotboxes, and combi-ovens.
2. Repair and maintain all grinders, drill presses, saws, jointers, planers, vises, lathes, wide belt sanders and industrial arts equipment, and milling machines.
3. Maintain and install guards on all equipment as required for safety standards and codes.
4. Maintain and repair Maintenance shop equipment and custom fabricate parts and tools as requested by other trades.
5. Perform maintenance and repairs on specialized office equipment such as shredders, power staplers, and laminators.
6. Repair and maintain building security equipment including; roll-up doors and overhead sectional doors, rolling and coiling gates, security/fire doors, access hatches.
7. Repair and maintain gymnasium equipment including; bleachers, basketball backboard assemblies and hoists, manual cable hoisting apparatus, volleyball standards and anchors, gymnastics equipment and anchors.
8. Repair and maintain stage equipment such as; stage rigging suspension systems, stage rigging, divider curtains, etc.
9. Repair and maintain material handling systems; including carts, material lifting equipment, hoists and storage rack assemblies.
10. Sharpen and maintain all district's cutting equipment, including saws, slicers, can openers etc.
11. Repair and maintain bicycles that are used for the district Bicycle Awareness Program.
12. Perform annual and routine maintenance on Emergency Generators. Test and monitor fluids and as well as tune-ups, replace spark plugs, wires, points, condensers.
13. Repair, modify, and install fencing, gates and signage throughout the school district.
14. Repair, modify, and install backstops, benches, and field sports equipment and other site furnishings.
15. Repair and maintain playground equipment. Willing to become certified as a playground equipment inspector within one year of the hire date.
16. Assist district welder with assembly, fabrication and installation of metal parts, pieces and equipment.
17. Utilize computers and other communication devices.
18. Observe safety rules and regulations.
19. Know how to use all related hazardous materials required to perform work.
20. Follow district procurement card and purchasing policy.
21. Perform related duties as requested by supervisor.

SECONDARY RESPONISBILITES:

1. Assist other crafts in the Support Operators group; including welder, small engine mechanic, vehicle fleet mechanic and support operators.
2. Provide snow removal support as needed.

Qualifications

1. Demonstrated ability and aptitude to perform the responsibilities listed.
2. Demonstrated ability to perform all duties of a journeyman building mechanic.
3. Familiar with and demonstrated ability to repair, maintain, and install all types of industrial arts equipment. Knowledge of equipment relating to a school setting is preferred.
4. Familiar with and demonstrated ability to repair, maintain, and install all types of kitchen equipment. Knowledge of equipment relating to a school setting is preferred.
5. Familiar with and demonstrated ability to repair, maintain, and install all types of gymnasium and preforming arts stage equipment and rigging. Knowledge of equipment relating to a school setting is preferred.
6. Familiar with and demonstrated ability to repair, maintain, and install all types of material handling equipment.
7. Familiar with and demonstrated ability to repair, maintain, and install all types of garage style doors, security gates, access hatches, etc.
8. Ability to take and carry out directions with minimum supervision.
9. Demonstrated ability to maintain assignment logs and reports.
10. Demonstrated ability to use computer systems and other communication devices.
11. Ability to work in a safe manner, following safety procedures.
12. Demonstrated ability to work at various heights from ladders and scaffolds. Physical ability to lift 50 pounds.
13. Demonstrated successful experience developing and maintaining positive, professional working relationships with diverse groups of co-workers, staff, community, and others.
14. Demonstrated skills in written and oral communication.
15. Demonstrated ability to take and carry out directions with minimal supervision.
16. Valid drivers license and acceptable driving record required.
17. Relates positively to youth and adults of varying socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.

MENTAL DEMANDS: Experiences multiple demands and multi-tasking; requires concentration and attention to detail.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Requires prolonged standing, sitting, bending, stooping, crawling, and other physical exertion; required to on ladders and roofs; requires safety awareness on construction, repair and emergency sites, may be requested to work off hours for emergencies; exposed to high noise levels from machines; may be exposed to potentially dangerous conditions; required to wear protective gear; required to work outdoors in inclement weather; required to lift and carry heavy supplies, materials and equipment up to (50) pounds; required to drive between sites.

Additional Information

1. Work Schedule Days and hours (listed above) are subject to change depending on program and district needs.
2. Stipends, Leave Accruals and Holidays Stipends, leaves and paid holidays are in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement Collective Bargaining Agreements as negotiated.
3. Benefits Highlights:
   
   • The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) administers health insurance and other benefits for employees of Washingtons school districts who are in benefit eligible positions (at least half-time/20 hours per week in a regular position).
     • Multiple medical plans offered from various providers such as Kaiser Permanente WA, Premera Blue Cross, and the Uniform Medical Plan (for example) to fit your needs for varying cost and care options. Vision and Dental plan options, as well as standard Life and AD&D insurance are offered at no cost to the employee. The SEBB program also offers additional employee paid benefits like Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), supplemental Life and AD&D, Long-Term Disability insurance, and Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA).
   • Benefit eligible Spokane Public Schools employees and their dependent family members have access to free, confidential counseling, consultation and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program.
   • School District Employees participate in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) public pension plan. Employees can choose from a lifetime retirement pension plan or a hybrid pension and investment plan that contributes between 5% and 15% of wages to retirement. When employees meet plan requirements and retire, they are guaranteed a monthly benefit for the rest of their life from the employer-funded pension.
     • Employees can also participate in voluntary savings programs to increase retirement savings such as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program or by participating in a 403(b) retirement plan through the Districts plan manager, OMNI.
   • See more about employee benefits at
4. A fingerprint background check is required for all prospective employees

Spokane Public Schools complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate in the admission, treatment, employment, or access to its programs or activities on the basis of age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, to the use of a trained guide or service animal by a person with a disability, sexual orientation including gender expression or gender identity, or honorably discharged veteran or military status. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school districts Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer, ADA Officer, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer and/or 504 Compliance Officer.
The following Civil Rights Compliance Coordinators have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

• Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator: Jodi Harmon, ... ...
• Section 504 Coordinator: Melanie Smith, ... ...

Other district contacts:

• ADA Officer: Stephanie Busch, ... ...
• Affirmative Action Officer: Jodi Harmon, ... ...
• Equal Opportunity Officer: Jodi Harmon, ... ...
• Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer: Melanie Smith, ... ...

Address: 200 N Bernard Street, Spokane 99201-0282
View EEO Information