BUILDING MECHANIC ES

Spring ISD; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Spring Independent School District is looking for a Building Mechanic to maintain its school facilities and ensure operating excellence. You will perform preventative maintenance, minor repairs, and assist technicians across electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and painting tasks at assigned campuses.

The role requires a Texas driver’s license, safety awareness, and the ability to work varied shifts. Immediate start date; full-time position based in Spring, TX with a pay grade Aux 5.

Qualifications

• Valid Texas driver's license.
• Five+ years experience in related field.
• Basic skills and knowledge to perform preventative maintenance and minor repair of physical facility MEP auxiliary systems.
• Knowledge of the potential hazards and necessary safety precautions involved in the use of equipment used by the job.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs of auxiliary mechanical systems.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues.
• Conduct scheduled maintenance checks on building systems and equipment.
• Repair minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, and paint items and assist technicians.
• Check A/C filters bi-monthly and log changes.
• Monitor control panels and building systems.
• Paint facility as needed.
• Check roof drains and gutters weekly.
• Respond to emergency calls; may work nights or varying shifts.
• Follow safety regulations.
• Assist with parking lot repair and moving furniture as needed.

Skills

Maintenance basics

MEP systems knowledge

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Interpersonal relations

Job description

BUILDING MECHANIC ES

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Job Details

Job ID: 5957660

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 12, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Days per Year: 226

Min: $31,640

Mid: $37,209

JOB TITLE: Building MechanicES

REPORT TO: Facility Foreman

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Nonexempt

PAY GRADE: Aux 5

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The High School Building Mechanic functions as a Building Mechanic in the assigned school facility in order to maintain the physical facility in a condition of operating excellence, so that full educational use of the facility can be obtained.

All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Valid Texas driver's license

Preferred:

• Five+ years experience in related field

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Basic skills and knowledge to perform preventative maintenance and minor repair of physical facility MEP auxiliary systems
• Knowledge of the potential hazards and necessary safety precautions involved in the use of equipment required by the job
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships

DUTIES:

1. Assumes responsibility to perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs of auxiliary mechanical systems.
2. Ability to communicate and work well with people.
3. Performs scheduled, periodic operational and maintenance checks and services on building systems and equipment as necessary.
4. Repairs minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, and paint items, as well as assist Technicians in repairs as assigned.
5. Checks A/C filters bi-monthly and changes filters as needed.
6. (As needed would be indicated if a black or dirty film appears on the orange or backside of the filter media). (All filters will be dated when changed and all filter changes will be recorded and kept on a Maintenance Filter Log form. This form is to be signed as an acknowledgment by the Building Mechanic that this work was accomplished as recorded).
7. Monitors control panels and/or maintains all building complex systems.
8. Painting of facility as needed, especially during summer and school attendance breaks.
9. Checks roof drains, gutters, downspouts once a week minimum.
10. Checks A/C and /or commercial freezer systems for proper operation.
11. Cleans condenser coils on chillers every 6 months, and on fan coil units and air handling units once every year at a minimum.
12. Responds to emergency call-outs, as required. (7 days a week/24 hours a day).
13. May be required to work night and/or varying shifts.
14. Follows all safety regulations related to any and all job functions.
15. Performs other general maintenance duties as assigned by supervisor, including but not limited to: A. Parking lot repair. B. Moving furniture and equipment. C. Responding to emergency or crisis situations in the District.

Type of Equipment Used:

• Hand cart
• Hand dollies
• Small hand tools
• Pressure washer
• Pump-up spray bottle
• Safety Eye Goggles

Essential Functions:

1. Ability to perform tasks of bending, twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, and walking.
2. Normal mobility of fingers, hands wrists, arms, neck, back, waist, legs, knees, and ankles.
3. Working with chemicals and/or various thinners and glues.
4. Ability to bend over at the waist and twist entire trunk from side to side.
5. Ability to reach above the head and in front of the body at least 24 inches.
6. Ability to push and pull items up to 150 pounds.
7. Ability to lift materials up to 50 pounds, and carries, while walking, 25 pounds for distances up to 20 feet.
8. Ability to stoop and kneel up to 30 times per 8 hour work shift.
9. Ability to climb to next to last step on a 14 foot ladder.
10. Ability to walk at a pace necessary to complete work schedule assigned.
11. Ability to grip small hand tools and equipment with enough strength to use them in a manner intended.

Audio/ Visual Demands:

Must Have:

1. Average hearing
2. Corrected 20/20 Vision
3. Good depth perception

Work Environment:

• Required to use chemicals
• Noise levels are normal
• Some outside work
• Work inside with and without air conditioning, depending on the facility requirements
• Work alone as well as with team members

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Rubber gloves and goggles are required when working with any chemicals.
• Back support belts should be worn when lifting.

Required Training:

1. 1st day orientation – Hazardous Communications/MSDS/Fire safety/Proper Lifting Techniques/Eye Safety.
2. Within first (90) days, will attend a two-hour Asbestos training awareness course.
3. 24 hours of hands-on training by a District Building Mechanic.
4. 8 hours of hands-on training in assigned Facility by supervisor or designee.
5. On-going Staff Development

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The usual and customary methods of performing this job require the following: ability to work in a fast-paced, high-intensity work environment efficiently and effectively with frequent interruptions. Job may require prolonged periods of time sitting, reaching and repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer. Overtime is required as necessary.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of responsibilities and duties that may be required.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• - Spring ISD Careers
• 16717 Ella Blvd
• Houston, Texas 77090-4213
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]