The duties include but are not limited to:
- Works in the maintenance and repair of buildings and mechanical equipment in several building trades.
- Performs general maintenance and corrective repairs including making repairs to buildings, equipment, tools, electrical systems, i.e., change bulbs and ballasts, switches, receptacles and fixtures, as necessary, and electronic apparatus, i.e., intercom equipment, pull intercom, telephone, and electrical wire.
- Repairs short circuits and broken wires.
- Installs or replaces electrical fixtures. Repairs or replaces electrical motors and switches.
- Changes oil, repairs circuits, thermostats, pumps, motors, and filters.
- Performs plumbing work, i.e., repairs leaking pipes/fixtures, stop ups, water coolers/fountains, lights pilots on water heaters, installs flush tanks, sink bowls, and commodes, and repairs water and sewer lines.
- Lights pilots on classroom heaters and makes minor repairs to heating system.
- Paints exteriors and interiors of buildings, schools, and offices with varied surfaces. Repairs door/window locks and frames and broken glass.
- Performs carpentry repairs and woodworking duties, repairs roofs, partitions and floors, replaces hinges, replaces floor/ceiling tiles as necessary, repairs/replaces chalk and bulletin boards, etc., installs window heating/cooling units, installs/repairs shades, curtains and blinds, and makes minor furniture repairs.
- Repairs metal, wood, and masonry walls, siding, ceilings, decking, roofs, soffits on permanent and relocatable facilities.
- Uses the work order system to enter and update information to fulfill, complete or escalate work requests as needed and in timely manner.
- Orders materials and maintains accurate and timely records of time, labor, and materials.
- Identifies and addresses potential problems and hazards around buildings and work areas.
- Performs monthly custodial services assessments, provides feedback on current facility upkeep and notifies Lead or Supervisor of any custodial issues or emergencies as necessary.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with supervisors and other employees.
- Operates maintenance equipment and tools in a responsible and safe manner.
- Completes work assignments without close supervision.
- Completes all projects with neatness and in conformance with standards of related trade.
- Assists other crafts or departments as necessary. Works schedule as assigned, is timely and punctual.
- May be assigned other duties as required.
- THIS POSITION MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK AFTER HOURS AND WEEKENDS.
- THIS POSITION MAY ALSO BE REQUIRED TO PERFORM DUTIES ON SHIFT WORK SCHEDULES.
- The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position, nor does every position allocated to the class necessarily perform every duty listed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be a high school graduate from a regionally accredited school or have GED equivalent.
Must have five (5) years of experience in general trades work or equivalent combination of training/experience.
Must have knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and practices used in the building, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, or mechanical crafts.
Must be skilled in the use of a variety of standard hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment.
Must have skillfulness of standard tools, materials, methods, and practices of the various trades.
Must have knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the specific trades.
Must be able to work from blueprints and sketches and follow oral and written instructions.
Must be able to work well with other members of the building crew and other employees.
Must have ability to estimate materials, equipment, and workers needed for specific jobs.
Must be insurable as determined by MCPSS personnel into private and business driving records within any three-year time frame.
Duty Days
260
Salary Range: From/To
Beginning pay - $34,670.00
Additional Job Information
**Applicants selected for classified positions must undergo (or have undergone) an ABI/FBI criminal history background check (fingerprinting administered through sites selected and approved by the MCPSS and State of Alabama Education Department) and be declared suitable and fit to teach under state law. Applicants selected must also pass a drug-screening test via forms provided by Human Resources during the selection process.**
THE MOBILE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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