Multi-Faceted Tradesman/Electrician

General Duties

Complete all trade assignments as designated by Director of Facilities.

Complete all non-trade assignments as designated by Director of Facilities similar to general duties of general maintenance personnel.

Assume responsibilities in conducting assignments and provide leadership when performing with a co-worker in completing tasks.

Maintain an adequate inventory of supplies and repair parts within trades.

Complete work assignment professionally and efficiently.

Assist Unit Supervisor and Facilities Coordinator with all aspects of the project such as design, layout, material requirement, cost, and labor requirements.

Instruct general maintenance personnel and custodians regarding trade concerns within the buildings as necessary.

Responsible for keeping updated with all current Federal, State and Local Laws pertaining to trade.

Qualifications

• Possess a current, valid driver's license for the State of Pennsylvania.
• The ability to drive or learn to operate manual and automatic transmission vehicles that include pick up trucks, tractors, dump trucks, stake trucks, vans, and cube vans, and be responsible to learn snow plowing with vehicles and grass cutting with tractors.
• Possess the ability to tow trailers on the back of vehicles when necessary.
• Possess knowledge and skills with tools, materials, and possess standard skills in some areas of general maintenance that includes: Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Carpentry, Plastering, Cementing, Painting, Landscaping, and Welding.
• Have the ability and knowledge to follow diagrams to accurately layout fields for athletic events.
• Have the ability to work from ladders, scaffolds, roof, or other areas at various heights above the ground.
• Have basic ability to read and understand blueprints, building plans, sketches, and schematic drawings.
• Able to lift and/or move heavy items with or without assistance.
• Able to perform in reasonable weather conditions.
• Able to assist multi-faceted tradesmen in completion of tasks efficiently and professionally.
• Obtain a satisfactory score on a mechanical aptitude test that includes written and practical demonstration.
• Possess personal characteristics that are conducive around children.

Preferred Qualifications

• 18 months general maintenance experience
• Entry level certification
• Enrollment in a nationally accredited program
• Must complete the program within 24 months from time of enrollment

General Maintenance Position Qualifications

Possess a current, valid driver's license for the State of Pennsylvania.

The ability to drive or learn to operate manual and automatic transmission vehicles that include pick up trucks, tractors, dump trucks, stake trucks, vans, and cube vans, and be responsible to learn snow plowing with vehicles and grass cutting with tractors.

Possess the ability to tow trailers on the back of vehicles when necessary.

Possess knowledge and skills with tools, materials, and possess standard skills in some areas of general maintenance that includes: Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Carpentry, Plastering, Cementing, Painting, Landscaping, and Welding.

Have the ability and knowledge to follow diagrams to accurately layout fields for athletic events.

Have the ability to work from ladders, scaffolds, roof, or other areas at various heights above the ground.

Have basic ability to read and understand blueprints, building plans, sketches, and schematic drawings.

Able to lift and/or move heavy items with or without assistance.

Able to perform in reasonable weather conditions.

Able to assist multi-faceted tradesmen in completion of tasks efficiently and professionally.

Obtain a satisfactory score on a mechanical aptitude test that includes written and practical demonstration.

Possess personal characteristics that are conducive around children.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the proper operation, repair and replacement of windows, doors, locks, hinges, frames, etc. in the facilities owned or operated by the district.
• Follows and enforces the district's key control system.
• Ensures that the issuing of keys are approved by the District's Facilities Manager and/or the District Administration.
• Ensures that keys are signed for using the district's approved key request form.
• Maintains records of all keys issued.
• Determines which repair jobs may be performed in-house by personnel on the staff and which must be performed by outside contractors, and advises the Director of Facilities accordingly.
• Recommends supplies and equipment for purchase.
• Must possess basic computer usage capability for record keeping and for researching pricing of supplies and parts.
• Must possess basic electrical knowledge and understanding for working on electric operated doors, locks, and latches.
• Estimates costs of repair projects in terms of labor, material, and overhead.
• Examines district-owned facilities on a regular basis for purposes of preventive maintenance.
• Performs other related duties as directed.
• Execute other duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities, if within physical capabilities.

Terms of Employment

Salary determined by negotiated contract.