Preventative Maintenance - HVAC

St. Joseph School District; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph School District is seeking a Preventative Maintenance professional to retrofit lighting systems and maintain district facilities. The role requires solid electrical/mechanical knowledge, asbestos/HVAC certification, and boiler experience.

A valid driver's license and the ability to lift 50 pounds are essential. This 12-month, non-exempt position reports to the Coordinator of Maintenance & Warehousing and follows the approved Operations Salary Schedule.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Basic electrical and general mechanical skills preferred.
• Asbestos, HVAC certification and boiler experience required.
• Ability to work from ladders, scaffolds and air lifts.
• Physically able to lift 50 pounds and work in varying temperatures.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Background check, physical capacity assessment and drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Retrofitting of lighting systems as directed by the Director of Maintenance and Operations.
• Attend to work orders, specifications and drawings; order supplies as directed.
• Maintain mechanical systems/HVAC, boilers, filters, and ice machines.
• Keep tools and shop area clean and organized to minimize downtime.
• Maintain safe working conditions and protect district property.
• Collaborate with staff and district leadership as needed.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical skills

Ladder/scaffold work

Planning & organization

Recordkeeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

HVAC certification

Asbestos certification

Boiler experience

Driver's license

Job description

Position Title: Preventative Maintenance

Required: High school education or equivalent. A good working knowledge of basic electrical and general mechanical skills are preferred. Must be Asbestos certified, HVAC certified and have boiler experience. Must be able to work from ladders, scaffolds, and air lifts. Physically able to perform the specific job. Able to lift fifty (50) pounds or more. Able to work in cold and hot temperatures. Must be able to work from job work orders, specifications, drawings, etc. Must have and maintain valid driver's license and clean driving record. Must have good planning and organizational skills. Success completion of a background check, physical capacity assessment, and drug screen prior to start date.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Salary Schedule: Per Approved Operations Salary Schedule

Direct Report: Coordinator of Maintenance & Warehousing

Terms of Employment: 12 Month

Eligible for emergency telework: No

Purpose: This person is responsible for the retrofitting of lighting systems for buildings of the School District of St. Joseph as instructed by the Director of Maintenance and Operations or his appointed Representative.

Essential Job Functions

• Attend work in a regular, reliable and punctual manner as defined in the district handbook.
• To make recommendations for purchase of supplies and materials related to proper building maintenance, upkeep, and new installation as directed.
• To keep tools and equipment in good operating condition.
• Maintaining all mechanical systems/HVAC, boilers, filters & ice machines
• To keep tools organized in order to minimize wasted time.
• To keep shop and work bench clean and orderly at all times.
• If a vehicle is furnished by the District it must be kept clean and orderly at all times.
• To maintain safe working conditions at the assigned job station at all times.
• To safeguard School District property, buildings, tools and equipment from damage in performing daily assignments.
• Maintain a positive, cooperative, and respectful working relationship with other Maintenance staff, principals, teachers, parts suppliers, and the District Supervisors and Administrators.
• Must maintain appropriate grooming and appearance to work in a school setting as defined in district handbook.
• Must be available for emergency call outs and able to be reached for emergency situations.
• Basic computer skills for necessary for recordkeeping.
• To perform other duties as directed by the Director of Maintenance & Operations or his appointed Representative.
• Other duties assigned.

Employee Behavior And Conduct

District employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact, both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful.

Please watch for email communications from our district. If selected for an interview you may be contacted via email.

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