Job Description:

Base Rate:

$28.04

Performance Pay:

Available annually

New hire experience:

1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a five-year maximum

New hire education:

1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Class/Calendar:

C41, 12 months

Hours:

Full-time (40 hours per week)

FSLA:

Non-Exempt

Benefits:

Vacation, sick leave, holidays, matched retirement, health and life insurance

OVERVIEW:

To work as part of a team of skilled journeymen to deliver efficient, concentrated work efforts one campus at a time. Projects are assigned using a team model to be completed in accordance with established safety guidelines and time lines. This position will maintain electrical systems and their components in safe operating conditions, modify or install electrical services, determine the most efficient installation of additional systems and perform routine building maintenance tasks (i.e. painting, carpentry, masonry, electrical, HVAC, etc)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School education or equivalent required
• Valid Arizona driver’s license and safe driving record
• Minimum five years’ journeyman level electrician experience including two years’ service repair work required
• Significant experience performing routine maintenance tasks in one or more of the following trades: plumbing, painting, carpentry, HVAC, etc
• Working knowledge of tools, materials, methods and safe working practices of the electrician trade
• Knowledge of city, state and federal electrical codes
• Ability to install, repair and maintain electrical systems throughout the district
• Ability to interpret, to understand and to work from plans, specifications and blueprints
• Ability to estimate the cost of jobs and to make materials list
• Computer proficiency to include us of basic software applications (Word, Excel, email, etc)
• Ability to schedule, track and close work orders using maintenance software on an iPad hand-held device
• Ability to use a variety of hand, power and specialty tools according to established safety guidelines
• Good safety and work habits; good attendance record
• Ability to read and work from blueprints and to layout work assignments
• Ability to successfully perform work assignments according to verbal and/or written instructions with minimum supervision; to coordinate workload using established priorities
• Ability to lift and/or to move up to 100 pounds; to work outdoors and in temperatures in excess of 100 degrees F; and to work at various heights
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) and to establish and to maintain effective and cooperative working relationships; to work as a member of a team to complete work assignments in a timely manner
• Ability to work overtime and to change schedules with minimal notice; willingness to work non-regular hours (weekends, swing shift, holidays)

DUTIES AND RESONSIBILITIES:

• Repair, install, service and maintain electrical systems including interior and exterior light and power circuits
• Install and maintain the electrical parts of shop machinery
• Check motors, transformers, generators, switch gear, heating and air conditioning power circuits
• Requisition electrical supplies and materials
• Perform commercial wiring within the district
• Perform, under the direction of a journeyman, minor plumbing maintenance to replace and/or repair leaking, clogged or damaged drains, faucets, commodes, flush valves, water heaters, etc
• Perform, under the direction of a journeyman, minor painting maintenance to include proper preparation, paint mixture and application, and use of painting equipment
• Perform, under direction of a journeyman, minor carpentry and masonry work to include installing acoustical tiles, floor tiles, baseboard and trim, ceramic tile, tack boards and marker boards, etc; build closets, bookcases and shelving, etc; operate floor sanding equipment, lathes, planes, joiners, band saws, power tools and other woodworking equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance on electrical, HVAC, special equipment, special systems, surfaces and plumbing systems in accordance with School Facilities Board (SFB) guidelines
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• Perform repairs to various types or roof systems (i.e. build-up, shingles and single-ply)
• Cut glass for desk tops; cut and/or install mirrors; repair existing windows
• May prepare working drawings from sketches
• May direct the work of helpers
• Help write job scopes and specifications
• May give direction to and/or oversee the work of outside contractors
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities

Mesa Public Schools is an award-winning district and voted Best Place to Work in Mesa. With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest school district in Arizona. Families have sent generations of students through our schools, as we are the premier educational choice in Arizona.

SUPERVISION

Maintenance Night Crew Lead

Prior to employment or during the first 3 months of new hire probationary period, drug and alcohol testing shall be required of all new contract employees who work in Transportation.  Any applicants having a confirmed positive test shall not be eligible for employment.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION: The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.