Maintenance Mechanic II/Custodian Coordinator

Summary

To perform a variety of work of general maintenance and repair of buildings, facilities, and equipment to maintain a safe environment that is conducive to learning while providing accountability for division-wide custodial operations. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

1. Works cooperatively with building and maintenance personnel on proper operation of systems and equipment. 
2. Performs periodic walk-through of all work areas in each building, and performs a minimum of quarterly inspections for all custodians” work areas to complete custodial inspection reports. 
3. Assists in the development of the custodial work schedule in cooperation with the principal and the Supervisor of Maintenance.
4. Maintains adequate inventory of custodial supplies and materials for the school division, including ordering from approved vendors
5. Reports any custodial machinery malfunctions to the Supervisor of Maintenance
6. Delivers supplies and materials from inventory to all district sites
7. Creates staff development plans and trains custodial staff on the procedures and changes in equipment and technical data to ensure a quality operation
8. Monitors working conditions with regard to OSHA-related requirements of the custodial staff, including up-to-date, accurate maintenance of Safety Data Sheet records
9. Inspects the buildings, grounds and other facilities of the district and confers with building principals as directed by the Supervisor of Maintenance
10. Performs off-hour inspections as needed
11. Performs a variety of work in the maintenance and repair of buildings and grounds at various facilities in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, glazier, masonry, and painting tasks 
12. Repairs and treats structures such as floors, showers, sinks, walls, roofs, and carpets
13. Reports mechanical malfunctions to appropriate party for action
14. Moves and assists in moving furniture and equipment at various facilities
15. Identifies and reports projects requiring the services of a higher skilled crafts person
16. Assists in obtaining quotes and arranging for services of outside vendors as directed
17. Completes service requests and updates work logs for specific site requirements
18. Activates and deactivates building alarms as part of site support team
19. Maintains safe, clean, and orderly work site
20. Assists with snow removal operations
21. Responds to District emergency calls as determined by the Supervisor of Maintenance
22. Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor of Maintenance

Professional Qualifications:

1. High School Diploma or GED certificate
2. Valid Virginia Driver’s License
3. Any combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrates ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as described, including related work experience in one or more of the building trades
4. Working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, floor care, cleaning, and snow removal equipment

Skills and Abilities:

1)  Plan, organize and coordinate operational activities

2)  Possess strong oral and written communication skills and strong problem-solving skills

3)  Demonstrate knowledge and application of effective custodial principles, practices and trends

4)  Recognize areas of concern and propose or recommend appropriate solutions to problems

5)  Effectively use a variety of hand and power tools

6)  Operate appropriate lifts as needed to perform duties of job

7)  Read and understand blueprints

8)  Perform a variety of physical labor including climbing ladders, bending, kneeling, reaching, and standing for long periods of time, lift and carry boxes, tools, equipment and materials

9)  Follow oral and/or written instructions

10) Maintain work logs and service requests

11) Establish and maintain professional, cooperative, and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work assignments

12) Perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions

13) Work independently and able to adjust work hours and/or work days to meet the needs of the Division

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

This job has no supervisory responsibilities

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and outside weather conditions.  The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and risk of electrical shock.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on Support Staff Personnel.

Terms Of Employment:

Twelve Month – 260 days - 2080 hours - Grade 10

Salary and work year to be established by the Board

Salary : $20 - $29