Maintenance Specialist - Maintenance - Mesa Public Schools
Mesa, AZ 85201
About the Job
Maintenance Specialist
Maintenance – 555 S Lewis
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.
Base Rate: | $22.00 |
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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 |
Class/Calendar: | B23, 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 facilitate the district Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program; to perform asbestos abatement under AHERA protocols; to perform specialized mechanical work throughout the district; identify, repair, and/or replace components and systems assist in training on procedures and proper use of equipment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School education or equivalent
- Valid Arizona driver’s license
- Five years experience in the maintenance related field
- Must hold valid Asbestos Building/Asbestos Removal certification
- Must hold valid State of Arizona Structural Core & General Applicator certification
- Working knowledge of a variety of trades, tools, applications, techniques, procedures, methods and safe working practices following all safety and OSHA requirements
- Trained in proper use of ladders, high lifts, boom trucks, and scissor lifts of various heights
- Ability to coordinate workload using established priorities; to work alone and unsupervised
- Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) and to establish and to maintain effective and cooperative working relationships
- Ability to work overtime and to change schedules with minimal notice; willingness to work non-regular hours (weekends, night shift, swing shift, holidays)
- Ability to lift and/or to move 100 pounds
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform asbestos removal, as needed, per maintenance supervisor according to AHERA protocol and federal guidelines
- Serve as a resource regarding asbestos containment and removal
- Respond to pest intrusion issues and determine course of action according to established guidelines
- Perform specialized mechanical work throughout the district to assist skilled tradesman
- Perform routine preventive maintenance, cleaning and repair of district sites
- Service a variety of components, machinery and related equipment
- Maintain grease traps; install and maintain time clocks and pumps for kitchen grease traps
- Repair, design, or replace restroom partitions district wide
- Assist in the training of assigned personnel on procedures and proper use of equipment
- Ensure adequate availability and supply of materials to complete assignments in a safe and timely manner
- Regular and on-time attendance required
- Perform other related duties, as assigned, to support the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
ADDITIONAL DUTIES:
- Keep service vehicle clean, orderly, and properly stocked with parts and supplies
- Process work orders and related paperwork accurately and in a timely manner
- Assist in keeping shop clean
- Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
SUPERVISION
Refrigeration Mechanic J, 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.
