Maintenance Mechanic / Electrician

Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/Maintenance General Date Posted: 8/22/2024 Location:

New Canaan Public Schools Date Available: ASAP Closing Date: until filled Maintenance Mechanic / Electrician New Canaan Public Schools DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Perform maintenance duties in an efficient, professional and neat workman like manner as directed and scheduled by the Facilities Manager or Assistant Manager. Perform general repairs to school building fixtures, equipment and furniture as required to ensure a safe school environment at all times.

Respond to service calls, evaluates the issues and perform all work required to provide the safe use of electrical power and lightings in all school classrooms, kitchens and offices. Maintains a safe environment in all of the schools for all staff, students and visitors following all necessary safety practices. Completes assigned works on a timely basis and with a high level of quality, cleanliness and accuracy.

Maintain an excellent attendance record. Reliability is mandatory. Perform specific duties not limited to electrical repair and maintenance, to include the good and welfare of the entire school district.

This includes snow removal, roof top drain cleaning, and moving furniture, assisting on special projects or school events and all other general duties as a maintenance mechanic. Maintain appropriate personal appearance in presenting yourself to the school staff, students and visitors including wearing assigned uniforms and proper safety footwear. Take self-initiative to maintain a high level of work standards.

Must present excellent customer service skills in dealing with the school staff and students. Must be able to work independently, diligently and exhibit pride in assigned duties. Demonstrate proper care and respect for equipment, tools and supplies provided by the district to accomplish duties.

Accept assigned overtime as scheduled. Cooperate, assist and get along with co-workers. Display courteous, polite and helpful behavior to students, faculty and parents.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS Requires frequent standing, walking, climbing ladders, bending or stooping for prolonged periods of time. Requires regular lifting of up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 75 pounds. Requires vision and hearing correctable to within normal range for the operation of equipment.

Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting of bulky items, manual dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Able to push large waste barrels and carts. Also required to operate snow removal equipment and perform snow shoveling.

Requires working in all weather conditions for extended periods. RESPONSIBLE TO The Maintenance Mechanic serves under the direction of the Facilities Manager and the Assistant Facilities manager who are the primary supervisors and evaluators. POSITION REQUIREMENT Current State of Connecticut E-1 (preferred) or E-2 Electrical License 7 years' experience working as an electrician in a commercial or industrial capacity.

Ability to be available for evening and weekend work as required by the district for scheduled and non-scheduled duties. TO APPLY: Complete an application on our district website www.ncps-k12.org and upload a resume and cover letter.