Steamfitter J - Maintenance

Maintenance – 555 S Lewis

Mesa Public Schools is an award-winning district and voted Best Place to Work in Mesa. With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest school district in Arizona. Families have sent generations of students through our schools, as we are the premier educational choice in Arizona.

Base Rate:

$24.72

Performance Pay:

Available annually

New hire experience:

1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a five-year maximum

New hire education:

1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Class/Calendar:

B25, 12 months

Hours:

Full-time (40 hours per week)

FSLA:

Non-Exempt

Benefits:

Vacation, sick leave, holidays, matched retirement, health and life insurance

OVERVIEW:

To repair, maintain and install water heating and conditioning systems and related equipment and fixtures in order to provide comfort and safety within facilities; to ensure adequate materials are available for timely completion of job functions; to test water to maintain proper mineral balances; and to respond to emergency situations to preserve property and public safety.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School education or equivalent
• Valid Arizona driver’s license
• Minimum two years steamfitter experience; excellent attendance record
• Working knowledge of tools, materials, methods and safe working practices of the trade
• Working knowledge of ASME boiler codes, electric and electronic heater and boiler codes required and water climate treatment helpful
• Ability to read, understand, interpret and work from blueprints
• Ability to perform all types of repairs and maintenance on heating systems, boilers, piping systems, controls, blowers, heat exchangers, etc
• Ability to work alone when necessary; to lift and/or to move up to 100 pounds
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) and to establish and to maintain effective and cooperative working relationships
• Ability to work overtime and to change schedules with minimal notice; willingness to work non-regular hours (weekends, night shift, swing shift, holidays)
  
  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Repair, maintain and install water heating and conditioning systems and related equipment and fixtures to provide comfort and safety with facilities
• Maintain district steam boilers in excellent working condition for the cafeterias at all times
• Maintain all hot water heaters (gas and electric), boilers for domestic use, water heating systems and swimming pool boilers
• Maintain all gas-fired equipment (operational and educational)
• Perform all types of repairs and maintenance on heating systems, boilers, piping systems, controls, blowers, heat exchangers, etc
• Maintain accurate records on all equipment, repairs and/or replacement
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
  
  

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• Keep district vehicle and equipment neat and well-maintained
• Cooperatively assist other tradesmen as needed
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
  
  

SUPERVISION

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Prior to employment or during the first 3 months of new hire probationary period, drug and alcohol testing shall be required of all new contract employees who work in Transportation. Any applicants having a confirmed positive test shall not be eligible for employment.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION: The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.