Maintenance Skilled Craftsman - HVACR QUALIFICATIONS: - High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Current Delaware Division of Professional Regulation Master HVACR License (preferred).
- Previous experience in HVACR maintenance, installation and repair required.
- Possess knowledge of all local and state building codes, with the ability to install materials to code.
- Possess basic technology and computer skills.
- Willingness to work as a member of a team and exhibit sound interpersonal skills.
- Work independently with minimal supervision.
- Able to perform essential job functions on site in year-round weather conditions, lifting 50 lbs., climbing ladders, walking/standing for long periods of time, and completion of tasks requiring full range of movement. In addition, must be able to operate machinery.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: - Work in collaboration with other maintenance and custodial crew to ensure facilities are well-maintained.
- Advise on the construction of schools and scheduled renovations.
- Learn new systems in order to provide ongoing preventative maintenance and support.
- Assume responsibility for day-to-day operations of all HVAC systems.
- Maintain current HVAC systems including boilers, chillers, and individual HVAC systems.
- Respond to failures in current HVAC system to troubleshoot and fix all systems.
- Install new systems in outbuildings or specific areas of buildings.
- Establish and perform regular maintenance routine for all HVAC systems.
- Assist with coordinating service from outside HVAC companies and vendors to ensure quality of work.
- Perform service and maintenance on all refrigeration systems.
- Communicate effectively with maintenance crew, custodians, and school administration to ensure messages are shared about HVAC system quality and maintenance needs.
- Keep accurate records on equipment repairs, installation, and modification.
- Exhibit positive and professional interaction with all employees, students, and community members.
- Support custodial duties if necessary.
- Other duties as assigned.
Additional Duties Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring a clean, safe work environment.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment •Use hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower and hand tools
•Use of District assigned computer
Safety Requirements •Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties.
•Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks.
•Must comply with school district's chemical hygiene program and follow MSDS sheets.
Travel Requirements Travel between schools,and the District Office is required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities •Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form
•Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed.
•Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work
•Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
•Ability to read labels on containers and materials used in the course of work.
•Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
•Ability to process paperwork accurately according to standardized procedures.
•Knowledge of how to use equipment, and train others in the use of equipment.
•Organizational and time management skills.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
- Works in standard office and school building environments.
- Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
TEMPORARY POSITION: No Note: All temporary positions will end on June 30th. NUMBER OF MONTHS/DAYS: 12 months 261 days Note: Months/days will be pro-rated to start date. FULL TIME OR PART TIME: Full Time ELIGIBLE FOR “STATE SHARE” OF BENEFITS: Yes PENSION ELIGIBLE POSITION: Yes MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or GED, Current Delaware Division of Professional Regulation Master HVACR License (preferred).
NOTE: A minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required for all employees of the Seaford School District. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested and qualified candidates should complete an online application.
NOTE: Currently employed staff members interested and certified/licensed in this position will be given first consideration and should remit a staff transfer request on the Seaford School District website www.seafordbluejays.org no later than the application closing date referenced above.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: All new state employees will be required to participate in the State of Delaware's Direct Deposit system. With direct deposit, wage and salary payments are deposited in the employee's bank account via electronic funds transfer.
All final candidates for employment must have a satisfactory criminal background check before being placed on contract/payroll as per State of Delaware regulations. Candidates must call the Delaware State Police at (800) 464-4357 to make an appointment. The cost of the criminal background check is $65 (expense borne by the prospective employee). Final candidates must also receive a satisfactory child protection registry check.
Final candidates must also produce documentation of Mantoux skin test results for entrance to school system.
The State of Delaware has initiated a lag pay policy which means that new employees will receive the first paycheck at the end of the second pay period of work.
The Seaford School District reserves the right to extend or shorten the application and/or interview period, to fill or not fill a position, to modify the job requirements within one's primary area of certification, and to reject any or all applications for just cause.
The State of Delaware does not discriminate against qualified persons with disabilities in its programs or services. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Human Resource and Public Information Office, at (302) 629-4587, as soon as possible to request an auxiliary aid or service.
The Seaford School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, marital or handicapped status in accordance with state and federal laws. This policy shall apply to recruitment, employment, and subsequent placement, training, promotion, compensation, tenure and probation, and other terms and conditions of employment over which the district has jurisdiction. Inquiries should be directed to: Director of Personnel, 390 North Market Street Ext., Seaford, DE 19973. Phone: (302) 629-4587.
DISCLAIMER: If there is any conflict in interpretation between this posting and information from the Delaware Department of Education, the Delaware Department of Education prevails. JLC:tac
Grade Configurations: West Seaford Elementary School - Kindergarten through Grade 2
Blades Elementary School - Kindergarten through Grade 2
Central Elementary School - Grade 3 through Grade 5
Frederick Douglass Elementary School - Grade 3 through Grade 5
Seaford Middle School - Grade 6 through Grade 8
Seaford High School - Grade 9 through Grade 12
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| EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICAITON | Support - Custodian |
| POSITION TITLE | Skilled Craftsman |
| MANAGEMENT POSITION? (Y/N) | Y |
| CONTRACTUAL? Y/N | N |
| PAY SCALE | Chief/Maintenance/skilled Workers Scale |
| FLSA STATUS (Exempt/Non-Exempt | Non-Exempt |
| MONTHS EMPLOYED | 12 |
| DAYS EMPLOYED | 261 (pro-rated if start date after 1st day) |
| JOB CODE | P73561 |
| DEPARTMENT | 952300300 |
| REVISED1/2025 | 1/2025 |