7442 Maintenance Technician IV - Districtwide

BASIC FUNCTION: Perform skilled maintenance, repair and construction of District buildings and equipment in one or more craft or trade; lead other Maintenance Workers and Technicians as necessary; work independently in trades such as carpentry, locksmith, mason, roofing, plumbing, energy system, electronic and telecommunication repair. This position mainly deals with all of the kitchen equipment and repair.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This Maintenance Technician position will perform advanced skilled crafts work and will have a heavy emphasis on kitchen repair work.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Install, repair and maintain a variety of electronics and other sophisticated equipment used in the instructional setting including telecommunications equipment editing and distribution equipment, computers and peripherals, microphones, intercoms and other electronics equipment.
• Operate a wide variety of hand and power tools, testing and measurement devices and other technical instruments used in the repair and maintenance of electronics equipment.
• Adjust, calibrate and troubleshoot assigned electronics equipment; diagnose failures and malfunctions and determine appropriate repair requirements.
• Provide assistance, information and technical expertise to faculty and students regarding the safe and proper operation and maintenance of assigned equipment.
• Disassemble faulty equipment and remove defective parts; install new parts and restore proper operation.
• Communicate with vendors and manufacturers regarding parts, pricing, purchases and product information.
• Assure compliance with a variety of codes, laws and regulations related to the use of radio broadcasting and video recording equipment; observe approved safety standards and precautions in working with high voltage.
• Maintain current knowledge of technological advancements and developments in the field of electronics; recommend the purchase of new equipment and the retirement of damaged or obsolete items.
• Assist as needed in the preparation of the annual budget for equipment repair and replacement; research the cost, technical specifications and compatibility of electronics equipment.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of records related to equipment maintenance and repair, inventory control, service manuals and wiring diagrams.
• Federal, State and local building codes and regulations.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

ABILITY TO:

• Perform a wide variety of skilled journey-level work in the maintenance and repair of District facilities and equipment.
• Prioritize, schedule, assign and review work.
• Train and provide work direction to assigned personnel in the performance of a wide variety of duties related to the building trades.
• Interpret, explain and apply codes, rules and regulations involved in assigned maintenance activities.
• Effectively and safely operate a variety of assigned tools and equipment.
• Interpret blueprints, shop drawings, sketches and work orders to others.
• Maintain grounds to include mowing and lawn care.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Estimate labor and materials costs.
• Make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Maintain routine records.
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
• Operate a District vehicle and perform heavy physical labor.
• Lift heavy objects.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and recommended four years journey-level experience in one or more trades areas.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid Kentucky driver's license, ability to pass physical, TB risk assessment, criminal background check, CAN Check & drug screen. 8 hrs per day, 12 month employee (240 days per year - prorated remainder of year). Pay range is depending on years of verified service.