Job Title: Crewperson 6 - Mechanical Systems
Position Function: The Mechanical Systems Crewperson 6a-c will perform a variety of tasks on HVAC equipment in school buildings which may include, but not limited to, changing filters, washing coils, checking belts, and servicing HVAC equipment to prepare it for use during the school year. Work on various types of motors and pumps.
Employee Punctuality and Appearance:
- In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave
- Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee's supervisor or building administrator
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All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of USD 259 and is appropriate for their position
Additional Duties: Assist with additional duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
Equipment: The employee must demonstrate the ability to use various equipment assigned to the job position as needed. This position may require the ability to use iPads in addition to basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machine. Employees must always comply with USD 259's guidelines for equipment use. Use hand tools of trade and related power equipment. Other tools that may be used may include but are not limited to: band saw, drill press, metal shear, electric drills, sawzall, recovery machines, ladders (6 foot, 8 foot, and 24 foot extensions), 2 ton press, chain fall, metal lathe, tin snips, metal punch press, metal brake machines, welder, porta band saw, oxygen and acetylene torches, adjustable wrenches, refrigerant manifold set, single man lift, 1000 lb. material lift, sand blaster, basic hand tools, clamps, power tools, pipe cutters, pipe threaders, Pro press and van.
Travel: Travel between schools and central offices is required.
Physical and Mental Demands:
- Ability to perform all tasks and work the hours required
- Ability to work indoors in extreme heat and cold and outdoors in inclement weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, or snow
- Ability to wear proper safety equipment as required while performing the various responsibilities required for this position
- Ability to work overtime on short notice may be required
- Work in standard office, shop and school building environments
- Ability to work in confined or high spaces; some strenuous physical work
- Ability to work productively in stressful situations
- Daily schedule may fluctuate to accommodate deadlines and delivery of services
- Limited (0-1 hour): Crawling, lying down (back, side, front), keyboarding/mouse, and high impact vibratory tools (bucking/riveting)
- Occasional (1-3 hours): Below the waist reaching, waist to shoulder reaching, overhead reaching, sitting, climbing/ balancing (stairs, ladders, others), operating foot controls, bending at the waist, kneeling, crouching (squatting), fine finger manipulation, and low impact vibratory tools (drilling/sanding)
- Frequent (3-6 hours): Standing, walking, rotation of head/neck, flexion (head bend down & had bend back), twisting at the waist, and forceful gripping
- Constant (6-8 hours): Total reaching, and handling/grasping
- Exposures to: Dust, odor, fumes, mists, gases, and chemicals (leak detector, hydrochloric acid, lubricants, PVC cement & primmer, fire stop, Loctite (262, 515, & 620), cleaning solutions (including nickel safe cleaner, shiny-side coil cleaner), refrigerants (R-22, 134a, 404, 410 &407c), refrigerant oils (mineral and POE based), boiler chemicals (Chemsearch 585, CWT-92, Chemsearch 100 & MB 1000), compressed gas (oxygen, nitrogen, acetylene, carbon dioxide & map gas), propylene glycol, Algaecide, spray paint, Cal-shield, soldering flux paste, and Sta-clean antimicrobial
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to communicate both verbally and written in order to communicate with others inside and outside of the organization for the purpose of giving and obtaining information
- Ability to communicate effectively with the Supervisor when their discretion is needed
- Ability to perform as an effective team player
- Ability to plan, organize, make decisions and prioritize work to meet the daily demands of the building
- Basic computer proficiency and the ability to effectively use Microsoft Word and Outlook
- Exhibit a professional manner and a positive attitude
- Must be detail oriented
- Use good judgment to make decisions on recurring assignments
- Display a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality
- Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance
- Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them
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Knowledge of various types of materials and procedures used in the area is essential
- Must have general labor skills
- Must have the ability to operate and maintain various equipment & hand tools safely
- Display eagerness and the ability to learn new methods, procedures, and techniques
- Demonstrate outstanding initiative and knowledge to perform assigned tasks with limited supervision
- Maintain a high skill level and technical expertise relating to work activities and functions of the assignment. Must have high mechanical ability, a solid knowledge in HVAC systems, sheet metal fabrication
- Maintain current knowledge relating to technical information and policies concerning the Facilities area, and assist the Supervisor in assigned administrative tasks
Interrelations:
- Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors
- Will work under the direct supervision of the department supervisor in order to complete day to day tasks
- Will work with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy
- Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues
- Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service
