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JOB SUMMARY
At Wilson School District, we believe that education should be shaped by a sense of purpose. As the Maintenance Mechanic, you help ensure students have access to high quality education by providing direct maintenance and repair to maintain a clean, safe and healthy environment. 22.00-24.50 per hour.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Repair, replacement and troubleshooting of all electrical equipment in the District including 480 volts
• Repair, adjust and troubleshoot all HVAC problems(Basic A/C Knowledge needed)
• Repair, replace and install plumbing fixtures, pipes or water lines
• Responsible for repairs and maintenance to school district transportation and maintenance vehicles
• Responsible for the examination, repair and upkeep of all physical buildings in the District
• Repair and maintain all doors, windows, locks, floors, ceilings, hardware, roofs and building interior to include painting and/or preserving
• Ability to operate groundskeeping equipment to include but not limited to lawn tractors, front-end loaders, lawn mowers, weed eaters and other related equipment
• Advises on the hiring of contractors or other services to perform certain maintenance or repair services
• Coordinates projects with Day Custodians
• Perform other duties as assigned

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
• High School Diploma or G.E.D
• General knowledge of all physical plant maintenance, Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, grounds
• HVAC (Basic Knowledge)
PREFFERED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
• 5 years' experience in building maintenance field
• Ability to diagnose and evaluate mechanical work needed to maintain safe performance of all vehicles
• Experience in HVAC field
• Ability to diagnose and evaluate HVAC equipment
• HVAC Certifications
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND ABILITIES:
Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the Buildings and Grounds Supervisor, maintains the physical school plant in proper operating condition and appearance, the proper degree of safety so the full educational use of the plant is possible at all times

Knowledge of:

• Basic activities pertaining to the daily functions of building maintenance, grounds care and vehicle maintenance

Skilled in:

• Communicating projects with all maintenance and site staff, written and verbal

Ability to:

• Work independently and prioritize from a variety of tasks
• Adapt to changing technology and utilize available tools and resources

Core Competencies:

• Communication
• Teamwork
• Initiative & Persistence
• Accountability
• Respect

At Wilson School District, we believe that education should be shaped by a sense of purpose. We are dedicated to the total personal development of each student in our district. We believe that the ultimate goal in education should be to prepare a stable, yet adaptive student for a world of rapid change. Our instruction will maintain flexibility in adapting to this ever-changing society. Working together with parents and community, we will strive to develop each student's intellectual, physical, moral, emotional, aesthetic, creative, and social growth so that the student may become a useful and responsible member of home, community, and society while leading a personally rewarding life.
Every member of our Wilson family-from our top leadership team to our bus drivers, our nutrition team to our nurses, and our teachers to our technology gurus-is shaping the lives of our students every day. It's not just our work; it is our passion!
We are a Pre-K through 8th grade school district in Phoenix, Arizona, established as the seventh school district organized in Maricopa County in 1879 and named for Mr. W. J. Wilson, a school board member. The district name was changed in the mid-1930's to Hawkins School. From Wilson to Hawkins to Ward to Skiff, the District was bought by Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and relocated to its current location in the early 1980's and named Wilson Primary and Wilson Elementary, opening on Martin Luther King Day in 1985. The district boundaries cover an area from Roosevelt Street to the north; the Salt River to the south; 40th Street to the east; and, 16th Street to the west.
WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT US:

• Our two-school community offers a close-knit feel.
• We offer job-embedded professional development as well as a variety of career pathways.
• We have an exciting STEM program with amazing community partners.

There's always something to do or see in the Phoenix area. Whether you enjoy watching sports, touring a museum, or hiking and playing outdoors, you'll find plenty of enjoyable activities to keep you busy.
NOTICES
The statements in this job description describe the essential function and requirements as assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. Job descriptions are subject to change. Employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and extensive fingerprint and background check. Discrimination against an otherwise qualified individual with a disability or any individual by reason of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity gender expression, age, or national origin is prohibited. Efforts will be made in recruitment and employment to ensure equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons. WSD is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Alex Dumas, Human Resources Director, at (602) 681-2204 at least 3 days in advance.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. The employee must use hands, arms and fingers to input data, handle, feel or reach; employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. and/or 100lbs. such as boxes, supplies, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud and can vary in temperature. The nature of this position is fast-paced and may occasionally be thought of as stressful. Through interaction with the public and other district employees, the employee may encounter different scents.