JobID: 3981 Position Type: Miscellaneous/Miscellaneous Date Posted: 6/5/2025 Location: Facilities Service Center Date Available: 06/05/2025 Closing Date: 06/18/2025 Position Information Bargaining Unit BENTE Job Location Facilities Service Center Job Title Maintenance Mechanic I (12 months) Hours 40 Bracket 14 Salary Range $21.31- $23.30/hr ABOUT RCSD: The Rochester City School District (RCSD), located in vibrant Monroe County on the beautiful shores of Lake Ontario serves over 26,000 students, of whom more than 85% are students of color, in 46 schools and 10 alternative programs. The RCSD Board of Education and Superintendent believe that each student has recognizable and untapped potential that we all strive to discover and fulfill. In a partnership of family, school and community, our mission is to provide all students equitable access to a high quality education and graduate students who are prepared to become productive members of society. The Rochester City School District’s vision is to provide a high quality education that fosters the development of the individual talents and abilities of our students in a nurturing environment of equity. Students are our first priority and will drive each decision. Our work is centered in respect, trust, integrity and accountability. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is a skilled position responsible for efficient and workmanlike performance of a variety of building, installation, maintenance and repair tasks requiring a good knowledge of one or more of the electrical, mechanical or construction trades such as carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical repair, welding, sheet metal work, automotive mechanics, masonry, sewage facilities maintenance and municipal water distribution systems. Independent judgment is exercised in choosing methods or procedures when completing work assignments. This title differs from Maintenance Mechanic II in the greater responsibility for proper implementation and completion of a project requiring the coordination of many activities or trade skills, and by possessing a higher skill level. The work is reviewed by supervisors either by checking completed work, conducting periodic spot checks, or reviewing reports submitted by Maintenance Mechanic I’s. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of a foreman or other higher level staff member. General supervision may be exercised over Maintenance Mechanic II’s, Maintenance Mechanics III’s, Laborers or other lower-level staff members. Does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (All need not be performed in a given position. Other related activities may be performed although not listed.) Performs a wide variety of tasks of ordinary difficulty relating to the electrical, mechanical, or construction trades; Installs, maintains, repairs, replaces, and rebuilds electrical fixtures, equipment and wiring systems; Installs, maintains, repairs, replaces, and rebuilds plumbing equipment and systems including, but not limited to, faucets, toilet fixtures, and drinking fountains; Installs, maintains, repairs and rebuilds sewer and municipal water distribution systems; Performs steam fitting, forging, welding, sheet metal fabricating or machine shop activities; Mixes plaster and concrete and assists in laying bricks and blocks, plastering walls, finishing concrete work, stone cutting, and a variety of related masonry work; Installs and performs repairs of carpets, floors, ceilings, insulating materials, roofs, gutter systems, weather stripping, paneling, shelves, doors, windows and other parts of buildings; Makes, assembles, installs, repairs, maintains, rebuilds, and refinishes furniture, floors, doors, walls, cabinets, stairs, and other wood products, equipment and structures; Prepares, paints and/or refinishes wood, metal and other surfaces; Installs, maintains and/or repairs upholstery, glass, clocks, meters and other miscellaneous items; Performs mechanical repairs on automobiles*, trucks, tractors and other mechanical and motorized equipment; Installs and maintains signs, traffic islands and places road markings using hand operated machinery and pre-formed markings; Oils and greases equipment such as cranes, air compressors, and air hoists and performs necessary repair work; Operates automobiles, trucks, air compressors, riding/push lawnmowers, snowplows, and other motorized equipment; Performs grounds maintenance work such as fence repair, sign fabrication and repair, equipment (including athletic) repair, lawn cutting and maintenance (such as trimming, planting, weeding) and ice and snow treatment and removal; Completes daily reports. • Automotive mechanic duties are not performed at the Rochester City School District. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of the common practices, tools, terminology and safety precautions of one or more of the electrical, mechanical or construction trades; ability to work from plans, specifications and rough sketches; ability to follow oral and written instructions; working knowledge of one or more of the basic mechanical and building trade skills; skill in one or more of the electrical, mechanical and construction trades; ability to operate hand and power tools and perform manual labor; supervisory ability; ability to establish good working relationships with others; ability to work in all weather conditions; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma, plus three (3) years of paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience as a skilled worker in one (1) or more of the electrical, mechanical or construction trades. NOTE: Additional experience may be substituted for the high school diploma on a year-for-year basis. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: If you are appointed, you will be required to have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate your capacity to meet the transportation needs of the position. REVISED: February 24, 1972 REVISED: September 29, 1983 REVISED: January 28, 1988 REVISED: July 7, 2014 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Candidates for positions at the Monroe County Department of Aviation must meet the pre-employment requirements of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1542, prior to appointment.
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See More Details >>Our team consists of the very best; we believe in doing what is right for our customers and our employees. We provide our employees with the training, support and an opportunity for unlimited professional growth. Join us and become an EXPERT! • Top Pay for Top Performers, including incentive and bonus opportunities (depending on the position) • Our Top Technicians earn over $130,000 • Generous PTO provided • 20 paid days off within your first year of employment (vacation, personal holidays, & national holidays) • 25 paid days off after your 2nd year of employment • – due to our extensive customer base, you will never have to worry about not being able to provide for your family year-round • Ready to get out of your work truck? We have ample advancement and career-growth opportunities available across the U.S. • Hold on to your more of your paycheck with Company-sponsored Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance programs • Company-provided smart phone, tablet, uniform plan, and tool replacement program • We’ll make you better at what you do with our internal Training Academy • Best-in-class 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with attractive company matching contributions • Company-paid employee Life Insurance with options for YOU and your Family! • Short-term and Long-term disability insurance options that will protect you and your family if you are unable to work • Supplemental benefit programs such as: Legal advice, pet insurance, and health advocacy programs Come join the BEST and the BIGGEST team in HVAC: Service Experts Heating, Air Conditioning, & Plumbing! Under minimal supervision, performs diagnostic and service work on residential and/or light commercial HVAC equipment and accessories. Communicates with customer to answer questions, resolves problems, and ensures complete customer satisfaction. Promotes products and services to customer. Works under the direction of the Field Supervisor or General Manager. Job Responsibilities • Works under minimal supervision to perform residential and/or light commercial service and maintenance calls • Analyzes, diagnoses, and resolves customer problems in a courteous, professional, timely, and accurate manner • Diagnoses and performs services on heating, air conditioning, ventilation, and refrigeration equipment as well as accessories in an accurate and timely manner • Inspects equipment and performs diagnostics on equipment to identify potential problems to prevent premature and unexpected breakdowns or callbacks • Completes routine maintenance and equipment cleaning as needed or required • Responsible for delivery and removal of parts and equipment needed to complete service work • Using hand-held device records all required information on customer call. Completes all forms and paperwork in a neat, timely, complete, and accurate manner. Collects payment from customer. • Communicates with dispatch, while on duty, to ensure dispatcher has an accurate status report of activities and availability • Responsible for delivery of excellent customer service and sustaining high levels of customer satisfaction • Promotes products and services to the customer. Calls Sales and Service Coordinator with specifics on replacement product sales leads generated from customer service visit. • Ensures company property, vehicles, and tools are being used, maintained, and properly accounted for • Represents the company professionally, honestly, and ethically in all business matters and activities • Follows standard procedures and process, ensures that the company vehicle is properly stocked, returns defective warranty parts to the branch, and orders/replenishes vehicle stock as needed • Performs similar/other duties as needed or assigned • Regular, reliable attendance Specifically, our Service Technicians are asked to diagnose and recommend solutions to HVAC equipment, including heat pumps, condensing boilers, high-efficiency HVAC systems, Mini-splits, HRV, ERV, and much more. We service most brands and equipment types. Health & Safety Roles and Responsibilities: • Reports any unsafe acts, conditions and hazards to direct supervisor/manager immediately • Reports any contravention of legislation or company policy, procedure or program to direct supervisor/manager immediately • Corrects substandard acts or conditions within area of control • Uses and maintains appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as prescribed by company program(s) or procedure(s) • Never removes or renders ineffective safety guards, devices, or clothing prescribed to be in place or worn • Complies with the general rules as prescribed by company program(s) procedure(s) • Operates devises or equipment as prescribed by company program(s) or procedure(s) • Participates in any safety initiatives, teams, or committees • Reports all injuries or incidents as prescribed by company program(s) or procedure(s) immediately • Provides input on developing safety initiatives and plans to eliminate exposures that could cause accidents • Does not perform act that may endanger the safety or well-being of others • Does not engage in any pranks, contests, or rough boisterous behavior • Works in compliance with applicable legislative requirement Desired Skills and Qualifications: • High school diploma or GED with additional training and 2 to 5 years’ experience in HVAC with technical training certification required • Must possess all valid licensing or certification as required by federal, state, provincial, or local governmental laws or regulations for the geographical work area • EPA and safety certifications required • Skilled at servicing heating, air conditioning, and ventilation equipment as well as related accessories • Proficient mechanical aptitude and the ability to operate all necessary tools and equipment • Proficient and able to operate all necessary tools and equipment to perform various service projects • Proficient at reading wiring diagrams and troubleshooting problems with electrical, refrigerant and duct systems on HVAC equipment • Proficient and able to properly start up and balance airflow and to properly align belts and pulleys on all systems with little to no supervision • Proficient and able to install a basic duct fitting • Proficient at troubleshooting and repairing electronic air cleaners, refrigeration systems, hot water systems, steam boiler systems, humidifiers, and related equipment with little to no supervision • Effective communication skills to communicate with customer and resolve customer issues, complaints, or concerns • Effective and efficient time-management and organizational skills • Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record • Available to work flexible hours and on-call shifts as needed • Ability to stand and walk and to climb ladders and attic stairs and to maneuver in attics, basements, and crawl spaces to access HVAC units. Ability to continually climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. • Ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, including but not limited to the following: hot, cold, outdoor, indoor, dry, humid, slippery surfaces, heights, and congested areas • Ability to safely climb 300lb load capacity rated ladders with a 30lb tool belt • Natural or corrected vision to see and focus for close, distance, peripheral vision with normal depth perception • Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds The successful applicant will work to diagnose issues in heating and cooling systems, recommend repairs or replacements, and will provide a lasting experience for our customers. As a service technician, you have unlimited ability to earn a great living. We offer compensation plans that reward high performers and are excited to hear from candidates that fit that bill. If you've made it this far, thank you for taking the time to check us out. You can visit us on the web anytime at www.taylorheating.com or simply call 500-HELP, that's 585-500-4357. We look forward to hearing from you! Job Type: Full-time Pay: Up to $130,000.00 per year Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Company truck • Dental insurance • Employee assistance program • Employee discount • Fuel card • Health insurance • Health savings account • Life insurance • Paid time off • Professional development assistance • Referral program • Relocation assistance • Vision insurance Schedule: • 8 hour shift • Holidays • Monday to Friday • On call • Overtime Supplemental Pay: • Bonus opportunities • Commission pay • Overtime pay • Performance bonus Experience: • HVAC: 3 years (Preferred) Ability to Commute: • Rochester, NY (Required) Work Location: On the road
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the HVAC trade in Rochester, NY, often begins with an apprenticeship that blends hands-on experience with classroom instruction, enabling individuals to gain practical skills while earning. Apprenticeships typically span four to five years, demanding extensive training under certified professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 11,200 HVAC technicians nationwide, with a significant presence in Rochester, NY. The industry is projected to grow by 6% from 2022 to 2032, offering promising job prospects. Apprentices in Rochester earn an average of $766.70 per week, with an annual overtime average of $3,983. Educational institutions, trade schools, and organizations like the National Association of State Apprenticeship Agencies (NASAA) assist aspiring HVAC technicians in finding apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a lucrative career with potential earnings often surpassing $50,000 annually for seasoned professionals.
