Job Description:

Employment Type:

Full-time (40 hours per week)

Base Hourly:

$28.85

Class/Calendar:

C41, 12 months

Benefits:

Vacation, sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance

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 ten-year maximum

New Hire Education:

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

Job Summary:

To repair various electronic systems and components and to maintain them in safe operating condition; and to install electronic systems to provide safe and uninterrupted service.

Written Test Required at Time of Application

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 Maintenance.  Any applicants having a confirmed positive test shall not be eligible for employment. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and repair district electronic communication systems (i.e. fire alarm, intercom, video, sound, and other related systems)
• Coordinate with appropriate district personnel and contractor to develop project specifications and follow up on contractor progress
• Process documentation and other paperwork associated with job requirements in a timely manner
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools 

Required Qualifications: 

• High School education or equivalent
• Valid Arizona driver’s license
• Formal education in electronics field
• Must obtain NICET certification within 6 months of hire, training and exam fee to be provided by the district
• Minimum two years’ experience in the electronics repair or related field; excellent attendance record
• Working knowledge and experience of fire alarm, intercom, sound and video systems; proficiency with computer systems
• Knowledge and experience with electronic devices and circuitry; ability to diagnose component failure and repair 

Skills & Competencies:

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
• Ability to interpret, to understand and to work from plans, schematics and blueprints
• Ability to utilize tools and safe working practices of the electronics trade
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) and to establish and to maintain effective and cooperative working relationships
• Ability to lift and/or to move 100 pounds; to work from ladders and lifts up to 35 feet
• Ability to work overtime and to change schedules with minimal notice; willingness to work non-regular hours (weekends, night shift, swing shift, holidays) 

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Work is primarily performed on-site at various school district buildings, including classrooms, offices, maintenance areas, and sometimes outdoors
• May be exposed to noise, dust, and electrical hazards.  May work in cramped spaces.
• May require early morning, evening, or weekend work to avoid school disruptions
• Must be able to climb ladders and work on scaffolding or elevated platforms
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for fine motor tasks (e.g., wiring, soldering, assembling parts)
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds (e.g., equipment, tools, cables)