**Position Title:** Sheet Metal Mechanic **FLSA Status:** Non-Exempt **Salary Grade, if non-union:** **Pay Grade, if union:** AFSCME Cust/Maint/Veh Svcs **Non-Union or Specific Collective Bargaining Agreement:** AFSCME Maintenance Union **Our Mission:** The mission of Polk County Public Schools is to provide a high quality education for all students. To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The duties are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to the position. This job description is not meant to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. Other duties may be assigned which are not listed. Additionally, when duties and responsibilities of this job change, this job description will be reviewed and updated, subject to changes and business necessity. **Custom Job Purpose:** This position exists to perform skilled work in designing, assembling, installing, repairing and fabricating sheet metal products, equipment and fixtures. **Essential Functions of this Job** Fabricates, assembles, installs and repairs heating and air conditioning ducts according to job orders or blueprints. Locates and marks dimension and reference lines on metal sheets. Sets up and operates soldering and welding equipment to join together sheet metal parts. Keeps daily records and logs of work performed. | Fabricates, assembles, installs and repairs sheet metal products and equipment. Fabricates, assembles, installs, and repairs control boxes, gutters, drain pipes, and ventilators. Selects gauge and type of sheet metal according to product being fabricated and knowledge of metal. Sets up and operates fabricating machines, such as shears, brakes, bending rolls, punch and drill presses, to cut, bend and straighten sheet metal. Inspects assemblies and makes installations according to specifications. Uses and ensures proper maintenance and storage of tools and equipment, including the ability to operate and communicate on a two-way radio. Shapes metal over anvils, blocks, or forms using hammer. Must be able to perform physical tasks as set forth in the Physical Environment section of this document. **Non-Essential Functions of this Job** Performs other duties as assigned. **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:** Five years of full-time practical experience in sheet metal work in a licensed sheet metal shop preferred. Considerable knowledge of the materials, practices, equipment and tools of the sheet metal craft, considerable knowledge of the characteristics, qualities, uses and adaptabilities of metals. Ability to work from illustrative job plans and sketches/blueprints. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Skill in the use of the standard tools and equipment of the sheet metal craft. Skill in laying out patterns for work products. Ability to keep daily records and logs. Bilingual/biliterate preferred. **Education, Experience and/or Certification/License Requirements** Graduation from high school, completion of GED or trade school. Must have a valid driver's license appropriate to the vehicles assigned to the trade and be qualified to drive a School Board vehicle. **Work Context:** Requires coordination of work tasks to establish priorities, set goals and meet deadlines. Requires work with both internal and external contacts, and with the public. Requires the use of alternative communication systems such as electronic mail, telephones, two way radios and computers. **Physical Environment:** Requires standing for the majority of the day, and the ability to frequently lift, carry, move and/or position objects weighing up to 50 pounds. May infrequently require lifting more than 50 pounds with assistance as needed. Requires working both indoors and outdoors. Requires the proper use of personal protective devices and equipment as assigned. **Local Code:** 0398 **EEO5:** 53 The School Board of Polk County, Florida, prohibits any and all forms of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, age, homelessness, or disability or other basis prohibited by law in any of its programs, services, activities or employment.