Maintenance Technician

General Function

The Maintenance Technician shall be responsible to perform various building maintenance services for all NC RESA maintained facilities and ancillary custodial functions in areas assigned to them by Physical Plant Management.

Position Qualifications

· Shall have at least a high school education and/or work experience and training acceptable to the Board of Education along with two years of maintenance-related experience in the crafts and skills of the maintenance position.

· Shall be able to pass a physical examination.

· Shall be able to pass a written skills test as well as a hands on assessment prescribed for the position.

· Shall be able to climb ladders, stoop, crouch, twist, kneel, and crawl in the performance of these duties.

· Shall be able to lift, carry, and move equipment weighing up to 100 pounds.

· Shall be physically capable of performing all assigned duties.

· Shall possess a valid driver’s license and have a good driving record. CDL preferred.

· Shall be willing to accept varied job assignments and participate in training to operate equipment.

Other Qualifications

· Solid organizational and planning skills.

· Strong verbal and written communication skills.

· Able to work as a member of a team and contribute to the agency vision and goals.

· Able to demonstrate confidentiality in all matters.

· Positive leadership skills.

· Must complete and pass required criminal history check.

Essential Duties

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Essential duties shall include, but not be limited to:

· Perform work assigned by Physical Plant Management, designee, and in an emergency, by a building administrator. Preventative maintenance duties which include: plumbing, HVAC, and electrical repairs. Must be familiar with and be able to repair and maintain door and building hardware, office partitions, classroom and office furniture, do carpentry work, welding, and painting using related equipment.

· Operate, repair and maintain snow removal and lawn mowing equipment. Be able to obtain an OSHA required operator’s license for a forklift to unload and move supplies and equipment. CDL preferred.

· Move furniture and/or equipment within buildings as required for various activities as directed or required by room reservation requests.

· Assume responsibility for opening and/or closing of assigned buildings, securing all doors and windows, turning off all lights except security lights, setting security system if equipped, and securing all outbuildings and agency-owned vehicles.

· Complete work requests for building repairs and maintenance.

· Must be able to work independently with little or no supervision.

· Assure all safety devices (ex: fire extinguishers and alarms) are operable; advising Physical Plant Management of any and all deficiencies.

· Be observant of all safety rules and regulations; advising Physical Plant Management of any deficiencies.

· Provide feedback to Physical Plant Management on supplies and equipment to promote the most cost effective and efficient maintenance operation possible.

· Follow the guidelines of the Maintenance and Custodial Handbook.

· Perform other duties deemed appropriate by the Coordinator of Operations.

Relationships and Commitment

The Maintenance Technician shall demonstrate commitment to the mission of the Newaygo County RESA through:

· Adherence to and enforcement of agency policies and administrative regulations.

· Performance resulting in quality outcomes.

· Performance resulting in internal and external consumer satisfaction.

· Continuous personal and professional improvement and development.

· Positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues and consumers.

· Continuously improving performance through internal and external evaluation.

· Exhibiting the mental/physical ability and stamina to meet essential duties of the position.

· Supporting the agency and department in the Continuous Improvement Plan, including all guiding principles, strategic directions, and service expectations.

· Acting as a resource, if needed, to employees, students, and the public visiting the NC RESA.

· Possessing knowledge of NC RESA’s organization, mission, and philosophy.

Other Required Skills

· Able to communicate effectively (language skills).

· Able to work with mathematical concepts (mathematical skills).

· Able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions (reasoning skills).

· Physically able to successfully perform the essential functions of the job (physical demands). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works both indoors and outdoors experiencing extreme temperature fluctuations. The employee will work near or with moving mechanical equipment. The employee may work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers, and sprays and non-household dust. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally will work in a loud area. Occasionally works in high and/or confined spaces.

Terms of Employment

· Hourly employee (non-exempt)

· Full year position; 8 hours per day

· Position covered under the MESPA master agreement

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. The RESA does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination or harassment in any program or activity that it operates, including in admission and employment, as required by Title IX and other applicable law, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity/expression), marital status, pregnancy status, genetic information, disability, age, or any other basis prohibited by law.

NC RESA reserves the right to alter/amend this job description at any time, following language in the MESPA Master Agreement.
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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.16 - $22.12 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• maintenance: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $22