Maintenance Employee

SUMMARY:To assist the Director of Facilities as the Maintenance Technician - Electrical in the daily operations and activities of the maintenance and custodial departments with a focus on achieving efficiently run maintenance projects and operational functions.TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:Hourly 12-month, support staff position. Typical workdays are 8 hours in length, with occasional work occurring outside normal working hours during the week and weekends. The position may also involve work during support staff holidays.WORKING CONDITIONS:Work is mostly field related in sometimes harsh environments throughout the district facilities.Work is often performed in dusty environments with exposure to chemicals and high voltage electricity.QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructionsPossess good time management skills with the ability to work with minimal supervisionAbility to work alone and with others in a team environmentGeneral computer knowledge needed for maintenance and employee portal software utilized by the Mifflinburg Area School DistrictPossess a strong customer focusKnowledge of methods and materials used in school maintenance and constructionKnowledge of electrical, construction and/or plumbing tradesKnowledge of tools and equipment used in the maintenance/construction tradesAbility to utilize equipment and tools of the maintenance/construction tradesAbility to troubleshoot and determine solutions for the repair of maintenance problemsAbility to work off laddersBe available to work evening and/or weekend hours when necessaryPossess a valid Pennsylvania Driver License and ability to drive all school maintenance vehicles and equipmentCurrent Act 34, 114, and 151 clearances; as well as Mandated Reporter training requirements.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:High School Diploma and/or Equivalent experience in at least one trade (Certificate of completion and/or Associate's degree in one of the construction trades preferred)Minimum of 2 years' work-related experience in one of the construction tradesPublic School Experience (preferred)SPECIFIC POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:In conducting this role, the essential duties of the Maintenance 3-11 position shall include, but are not limited to the following:Use of technical skills to provide a safe, comfortable, and productive place to learn and work.Use of technical skills to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair Electrical and Mechanical devices, equipment, and systems throughout the district facilitiesAssist with installation, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance of electrical related equipment (lighting circuits, light switches, exit lights, receptacles, fans, motors, pumps, lamp replacement, etc.)Assist with installation, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance of HVAC-R related equipment (chillers, boilers, hot water heaters, air conditioners, filters, fans, motors, pumps, valves, etc.)Assist with installation, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance of plumbing related equipment (commodes, urinals, flush valves, faucets, drains & drain lines, washers & packings etc.)Assist with the assembling, relocating, installation, and set-up of furniture, bulletin boards, white boards, picture frames, tables, chairs, etc.Assist with general maintenance including snow removal, grounds work and field preparation as time permits.Be responsible for the ongoing and preventive maintenance of the facilities. Maintenance duties include but are not limited to (electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, all phases of grounds work, etc.)Perform construction and renovation projects as directed.Be helpful, courteous, and polite to all occupants and visitors of the buildings.Maintain proper security of all district owned facilities.Report all safety hazards and repair needs to the immediate supervisor in writing.Be available to work overtime as events and emergencies dictate.Perform other duties as directed by the administration.