General Repair Technician I

Job Title:  General Repair Technician I                                            Wage/Hour Status:  Nonexempt

Department/School:  Facility Services

Function: Business                                                                            Pay Grade:  OS 5

Reports to: Facility Projects Manager                                               HR Date Approved: October 2008

SUMMARY:

            Performs general maintenance on equipment and tasks assigned throughout the district.

BASIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties and responsibilities noted herein, however, this list represents examples only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.

• Model core organizational beliefs and values; perform duties in an effective and efficient manner for the purpose of supporting and contributing to the achievement of district goals.
• Perform general maintenance on facilities and equipment.
• Repair/replace components of furniture, doors, windows, appliances, and other fixtures as directed.
• Operate tractors and mowers to maintain grounds; operate manual equipment such as shovels, diggers, wheel barrow, trimmers, saw and other equipment as necessary.
• Move furniture and set up for events and special classes/functions as directed.
• Assist in painting of facilities as directed.
• Assist electrician, plumber, and HVAC, as a labor helper.
• Operate forklift to off load equipment and supplies.
• Place stock on shelves and deliver as directed.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.
• Accurately report work hours using the time clock to report start and end times.
• Utilize effective communication skills; ensure that all interactions are supportive, courteous, and respectful.
• Comply with all policies, operating procedures, legal requirements, and verbal and written directives.
• Comply with the Employee Standards of Conduct.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Ability to operate tractors and mowers
• Ability to operate shop equipment
• Ability to lift or manipulate heavy panels or electrical equipment
• Ability to climb tall ladders and work in tight places

Equipment Used:  hand tools, electrical test meters, forklift, tractors, mowers, furniture dolly, sump pumps, water pumps, pipe wrenches, caulking gun, paint stripping machine, paint rollers and brushes

QUALIFICATIONS:

            Education/Certification: 

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Texas driver’s license with a record of safe driving

            Experience: 

• None

MENTAL/PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

• Lifting of 60 lbs.
• Frequent bending, standing, and crawling for access to areas under buildings
• Climbing ladders and scaffold to move equipment and tools needed for job location
• Work in all weather conditions
• May require overtime or shifted hours
• Frequent district-wide travel.

Salary : $17 - $20