General Maintenance Technician (Plumbing Preferred)

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Minimum three to five years’ experience in HVAC, Low Voltage, Electrician, Plumbing or General Contracting work. Plumbing preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and as-built drawings.
• Ability to estimate materials.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to calculate figures.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• 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

• Accurately orders and accounts for materials and labor relative to assignments.
• Maintains all safety and code requirements of the State, local, and Board of Education guidelines.
• 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.
• Recommends supplies and equipment required for task completion, maintains the inventory and accountability of all District-owned hand tools, equipment, hardware, materials and supplies.
• 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.