The Binghamton City School District is seeking candidates to fill the Building Maintenance Mechanic position for the 2024-2025 school year with an immediate effective start date.

The duties of this position involve performing a variety of skilled building maintenance and repair work. The incumbent is responsible for installing, maintaining and repairing a variety of electrical equipment in district facilities. Under certain conditions, the incumbent may supervise the work of Building Maintenance Helpers, Cleaners and Laborers. The incumbent of this position works under the general supervision of a higher maintenance supervisor. Does related work as required.

Typical Work Activities:

• Installs, maintains, and replaces electric switches, outlets, light fixtures, electric fans, electric motors and circuit breakers
• Installs, maintains, and replaces all types of plumbing lines, soil pipes and fixtures
• Assists plumbers in the installation and replacement of heating pipes and boiler parts in hot water and circulation pump, boiler feeder pump and vacuum pump
• Diagnoses and repairs minor problems in gas and electric appliances
• Maintains and repairs gas and oil-fired furnaces and hot water heaters
• Takes pressure and fuel readings for oil and gas steam boilers, assists in cleaning boiler tubes
• Performs routine building maintenance cleaning work
• Performs snow plowing, snow removal and salting of walks and parking lots
• Performs paint work
• Performs tasks such as paperhanging, patching and sheet rocking
• Performs concrete repair work on steps and walks
• Lays and replaces the floors
• Performs mechanical repair and maintenance work on small tractors and snow blowers
• Makes periodic inspections of facilities
• May supervise Building Maintenance Helpers and Laborers in performance of their duties

Full Performance Knowledges, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics:

• Good knowledge of principles, practices, methods, and tools used in the plumbing trade
• Good knowledge of the operation of all pumps, especially the hot water circulation, boiler feeder pump and vacuum pump
• Working knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, tools and safety precautions used in the electrical trade along with minor troubleshooting procedures
• Good knowledge of building maintenance cleaning techniques

Full Performance Knowledges, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics cont’d:

• Working knowledge of concrete repair techniques on steps and walks
• Working knowledge of the mechanics of small tractors, snow blowers, and lawn mowers
• Skill in performing minor written carpentry and tiling tasks
• Ability to read and write
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to work with and supervise the work activities of others
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position

Binghamton City School District seeks candidates for faculty and staff positions that are eager to make the district an even more diverse and inclusive district for its students to thrive within. A range of backgrounds and perspectives leads to a variety of ideas, knowledge, and approaches, and we believe that a deep understanding and valuing of differences is necessary to our overall mission of "Educating, empowering, and challenging all students to become productive, global citizens through innovative approaches to learning".

Job Description

This work involves the responsibility for the performance of routine cleaning duties in public and municipal buildings and facilities. On occasion, the incumbent may perform minor maintenance tasks or assist skilled employees in the repair and maintenance of building equipment and furniture. The work is generally performed in accordance with prescribed schedules and procedures under the general supervision of a higher-level maintenance supervisor or under special circumstances of an agency administrator. Does related work as required.

Typical Work Activities:

Performs a variety of building maintenance and cleaning work such as sweeping and moping floors, waxing and buffing floors, vacuuming rugs, dusting furniture, washing walls and windows, and cleaning elevators and stairwells;

• Performs specialized cleaning tasks varying with the agency's needs;
• Replenishes toilet supplies such as tissue and soap;
• Empties wastebasket and collects and disposes of trash;
• Clear snow and ice and sand and salts sidewalks;
• Performs a variety of odd jobs such as delivering messages, calling trades persons to repair equipment, erecting directional barriers, and related unskilled tasks.

Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Personal Characteristics:

Working knowledge of cleaning techniques, equipment, and supplies used in the cleaning and maintenance of buildings, furniture, and facilities; ability to get along well with others; ability to follow simple oral and written directions; thoroughness; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Application Procedure

Candidates must be prepared to provide additional documents to complete a candidate folder.

• Completed Support Staff Application 
• Submit three letters of recommendation
• High School diploma or GED preferred