Mechanical Technician - Accomack County School District

Job Title:  Mechanical Technician        

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

Job Summary

Individual assists Licensed Plumber, Electrician and HVAC Mechanics in maintaining and repairing plant, equipment and systems used by the school division, per manufacturers recommendations and established division policy. Works with other trades as necessary to complete work orders. Works off hours when school schedule dictates.

Essential Duties

• Assists plumber, electrician and HVAC mechanics in maintaining and repairing equipment

and systems in ACPS facilities.

• Daily repairs and general maintenance for property and equipment.
• Service equipment and stock equipment rooms.
• Clean air handlers and chiller coils
• All other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications

Proactive worker requiring minimal supervision, with excellent work prioritization ability, excellent manual dexterity and problem solving skills, attention to detail, versatility in maintenance responsibilities, a strong working knowledge of a variety of tools and equipment, and good understanding of general maintenance processes and methods.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)

Must be high school graduate and have at least 2 years field experience with MEP contractor or maintenance organization. Type I and II EPA Refrigerant Recovery Certification is desired as well as eligibility and willingness to complete Training for Journeyman Tradesman’s license. 

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors, and on the telephone; physical agility to lift up to 50 pounds; and to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Duties are normally performed in a school environment.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Clearance: Criminal Justice Background check, Child Protective Service Background Check, Fingerprinting, TB Assessment

Supervision Exercised:  None

Supervision Received:  Director of Operations and Management

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee.  The applicant will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or appropriate administrator.  Accomack County Public Schools reserves the right to update, revise, or change this job description and related duties at any time.

The Accomack County School System does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, handicap, race, religion, color, or national origin in its employment practices.

"We are an equal opportunity employer."