Position Summary/Goal: To maintain the physical plant, in particular the heating, ventilating, air conditioning and plumbing systems, in a condition of operating excellence ensuring full educational use at all times.

Qualifications:

• Possess certification no less than (type 1 Technician)
• Completion of an accredited apprenticeship program or acceptable skill training, or combination of training and experience in heating, plumbing, ventilating and air conditioner installation and repair
• Must specialize in heating, air conditioning and building automation systems
• Have proficient knowledge in plumbing, electricity, computer literate and be able to read and understand schematics and blueprints
• Ability to work with little or no supervision and have a general knowledge of all trades  Must be a team player and have good people skills
• Ability to lift 50-80 pounds
• Proficiency in the use of mechanic’s hand tools and equipment

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Examples of work performed might include; but not limited to:

• Diagnose and make repairs on any mechanical equipment within the school district
• Maintain, repair, trouble shoot and overhaul heating and air conditioning systems. Install parts as necessary and adjust controls and regulators, etc.
• Inspect and repair or replace plumbing, piping, fixtures, traps, valves, sweat solder copper connections, gauges, pumps, coils, gaskets and other related work
• Perform welding when needed
• Perform maintenance on air conditioning and heating equipment
• Knowledge to maintain and troubleshoot building automation systems  Assist other maintenance staff when needed
• Maintain accurate records
• Perform work on preventive maintenance on controls and any other equipment; also energy conservation work
• Respond to any emergency calls
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Supervisors of Maintenance

Special Requirements:

• Physical Demands: Ability to move equipment weighing 75 + lbs., climb ladders, and work in high places. Sufficient physical ability, strength, mobility and stamina to lift, carry, push or pull objects which may frequently exceed 75 pounds in a series of functional tests which clearly simulates the work environment.
• Work Environment: Ability to work after school hours including weekends and/or evenings
• Sufficient physical ability, strength, mobility and stamina to drive a vehicle, climb ladders, crawl under buildings, bend, stretch, stand, kneel, walk, stoop, crawl and extend legs  Sufficient physical ability, strength, mobility and stamina to perform heavy physical labor in hot, cold and inclement weather conditions
• Sufficient physical ability, strength, balance, and tolerance of heights to work on rooftops, scaffolds and ladders at heights up to 50 feet
• Sufficient physical ability, mobility and stamina to work in small spaces with arms extended
• A valid PA Driver’s license and be insurable by Erie’s Public Schools