Building Maintenance Craftsman

QUALIFICATIONS:    

• Qualified to do journeyman-level carpentry and masonry duties.
• Enhanced knowledge of and ability to provide carpentry, plumbing, electrical, heating, and masonry services.
• 3-5 years of previous related experience.
• Valid Massachusetts Driver’s License.
• Must be able to walk, climb, stoop, reach and bend, climb and work on ladders.
• Must lift to 50 pounds and occasionally move or lift to 75 pounds.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule and overtime when necessary.

REPORTS TO:    Director of Facilities

JOB GOAL:    Work as part of a team to maintain and repair school grounds and buildings with a high degree

of skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Maintains a broad knowledge of tools, materials, systems, and code requirements for maintaining K-12 school facilities.
2. Responds to school emergencies and closures, including adverse weather, to ensure that all facilities are protected and remain operational. Assists with tasks required in preparing to open campuses after a closure, including snow and ice removal, systems and equipment checks, and start-up operations as assigned.
3. Perform a variety of preventive maintenance and general maintenance repair work of equipment, buildings, and facilities, including painting, carpentry, roofing masonry, concrete work, and other related building repair tasks.
4. Repairs and maintains various facilities systems, components, and structures; repairs building plumbing, electrical systems, door hardware, lockers, fire, life safety, security protection equipment/systems, sprinkler systems, sensors, and other related systems.
5. Performs preventative maintenance on air handling units; cleans and inspects all equipment; completes filter changes; lubricates equipment; and services other heating, air conditioning, ventilation, cooling, and refrigeration systems.
6. Accesses and adjusts computerized control systems, such as lighting or energy management systems, and troubleshoots control system problems.
7. Perform athletic field and grounds maintenance, including mowing, aerifying, topdressing, seeding, sodding, trimming, field painting, irrigation, and turf care; installation and care of trees and shrubs; proper pruning techniques, and tree removal.
8. Performs the duties associated with events, including set up, break down, and other required tasks as required for each event. Also, ensure the spaces/areas are returned to their original state.
9. Perform tasks with various office and classroom setup/relocation, including moving furniture, equipment, or other related requests.
10. Accesses the computerized maintenance system to track, monitor, manage, and enter electronic records and work orders as they relate to preventative maintenance and repair. 
11. Maintains other appropriate records and reports.
12. Operates school vehicles, tools, and equipment and is responsible for safely operating and reporting any observed maintenance needs.
13. Performs service and preventative maintenance on tools, small motorized equipment, and automotive vehicles; troubleshoots equipment problems and identifies when an external service provider is appropriate to make repairs or perform warranty work.
14. Knows and understands all the school’s safety procedures.
15. Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities or Facilities Maintenance Supervisor.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:   Full-time, year-round position.

EVALUATION:   The performance of this position will be evaluated by the Director of Facilities and the Director

of Finance & Operations

Salary : $26 - $30