Job Description

POSTING NUMBER

N161 - 2526

POSTING DATE

November 3, 2025

CLOSING DATE

November 18, 2025

POSITION

Mechanical Journeyman

REPORTS TO

Head Custodian/Assistant Director Facilities/Mechanical Supervisor

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Responsible for the inspection, adjustment and repair of any and all equipment within the Hartford Public Schools facilities, to include, but not limited to air handlers, exhaust fans, heating and cooling equipment, plumbing, electrical, grounds, painting, furniture and any other equipment or system deemed by the supervisor.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Investigate mechanical and structural problems/repairs and/or report back to supervisor. Determine if and/or what trade may be required to complete the repair according to the local and state codes. Assist workers in other related trades, including custodial. Read blueprints and schematics and any other items related to any of the building trades or building systems. Identify possible lead containing materials. Understand and adhere to AHERA management, green-clean practices, critical information sheets. Complete jobs assigned in a timely and professional manner to the standards set forth by supervisor and Hartford Public Schools Perform other related work as assigned by supervisor and/or designee Responsible for providing own hand tools

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

High school or vocational school diploma or GED required Must possess a minimum of two years' mechanical experience and/or structural building maintenance Ability to read and understand blueprints and the ability to perform in the trade from sketches and blueprints Knowledge of all materials commonly used in his/her job, their characteristics and use Required to have knowledge and skill in the use of all tools commonly employed in the performance of the job, as well as knowledge of the care and maintenance of these tools Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety protection of the trade together with the requirements imposed upon workers in the performance of work by the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Understand and adhere to AHERA management, green-clean practices, critical information sheets Asbestos certification would be a plus Ability to work on heights greater than 5 feet and in assignments that require bending for long periods of time Required to have a valid driver's license and willingness to use own vehicle as well as transporting trade tools and limited material within reason Must be available for emergency work outside of normal scheduled hours Must be able to work within difficult time constraints and under stressful conditions Must be able to lift more than 40lbs Must be able to work in confined spaces Knowledge of computerized maintenance management system Capable of utilizing "School Dude" work order system Any trade licenses by State of Connecticut (a plus)

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

None

SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Twelve-month work year. Pays is in accordance with Local 566 salary schedule 81: $56,240-$60,314 (2024-2025). May be required to work negotiated second shift hours

UNION AFFILIATION

The Board recognized Local 566 American Federation of State, Municipal and County Employees, AFSCME as the exclusive bargaining unit for this position.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

To be considered, all internal and external applicants must fully complete a Hartford Public Schools' online application, which can be accessed through our Applicant Tracking System, Nimble, at https://app.hirenimble.com/jobs/hartford.

Internal applicants should use a personal email address when applying. Please do not use your hartfordschools.org email.

Candidates' application and supporting documents will be reviewed. Candidates who advance through the initial review will be notified and placed in the pool for consideration by hiring managers. Candidates will be contacted directly by hiring managers for interviews.