General Maintenance Technician (Plumbing Preferred)

Qualifications:    

1. High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
2. Minimum three to five years’ experience in HVAC, Low Voltage, Electrician, Plumbing or General Contracting work.  Plumbing preferred.
3. Excellent communication skills.
4. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and as-built drawings.
5. Ability to estimate materials.
6. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
7. Ability to calculate figures.
8. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only standardization exists.
9. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
10. Technicians also expected to be able to assist, move, push, pull, or lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Be physically able to withstand prolonged periods of sitting, standing, bending, squatting, walking, reaching, and repetitive movements.

Reports to:  Director of Maintenance, Maintenance Supervisors and Assistant Supervisor

Job Goal:  To help maintain the physical school plant in a condition of operating excellence so that full educational use of it may be made at all times.

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Accurately orders and accounts for materials and labor relative to assignments.
2. Maintains all safety and code requirements of the State, local, and Board of Education guidelines.
3. Performs HVAC, Low Voltage or Plumbing tasks inside and outside the physical plant and other duties including refrigeration, ceiling, roof, electrical, plumbing, concrete, masonry, glazing, insulation, tile repairs.
4. Recommends supplies and equipment required for task completion, maintains the inventory and   accountability of all District-owned hand tools, equipment, hardware, materials and supplies.
5. Perform all other duties as assigned by the Director, and Supervisor of Maintenance.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Ability to climb roof access ladders, A-frame ladders of all heights, and work for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to function and perform tasks in crawl spaces, and at significant heights.
• Ability to repetitively lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Typical risks associated with using tools of the trade.
• Occasional strenuous physical work.
• Occasional work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.

Terms of Employment:  240 days per year, 8 hours per day, Non-exempt, FMSD M1 Salary Schedule posted on website. Salary commensurate with education and experience based on district formula.

Evaluation:  Performance on this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the board’s policy on evaluation of non-certified personnel.