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Job ID: 5409616

Job Description

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 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.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Support Staff, Maintenance

Job Requirements

At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.

Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

Lynn Clark

East Amherst, New York 14501

Phone: 716-626-8053

Email: lmclark2@williamsvillek12.org

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