Facilities Maintenance Technician

Purpose Statement

The job of Facilities Maintenance Technician is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the educational process with specific responsibilities for maintenance services; ensuring completion of assigned work order projects; performing a wide variety of skilled maintenance activities (e.g. carpentry, plumbing, electrical, locks, alarms, etc.); and ensuring that tools and materials are available at job site.

This job is distinguished from similar jobs by the following characteristics:

This job reports to Campus Facilities Supervisor

Essential Functions

• Analyzes blue prints, schematics, and drawings for the purpose of determining the efficient installation of new or upgraded systems.
• Attends meetings for the purpose of maintaining and upgrading job knowledge, skills and resolutions to safety issues.
• Estimates labor and materials for the purpose of obtaining materials and assigning tasks to ensure job completion.
• Fabricates equipment parts for the purpose of meeting specialty needs and/or replacing unavailable parts.
• Informs personnel regarding procedures and/or status of work orders for the purpose of providing information for making decisions, taking appropriate action and/or complying with building and safety regulations.
• Installs a wide variety of materials (e.g. carpet, tile, roofing, cabinets, drywall, plumbing, insulation, glass, electrical, masonry, locking systems, etc.) for the purpose of providing enhancements and/or upgrades.
• Maintains vehicle, tools and equipment for the purpose of ensuring availability in safe operating condition.
• Performs routine and preventive maintenance for the purpose of ensuring the ongoing functioning of facilities.
• Performs a variety of skilled trade functions (e.g. plumbing, painting, carpentry, electrical, locking systems, bathroom fixtures, etc.) for the purpose of completing projects within established time frames.
• Prepares written materials (e.g. repair status, activity logs, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and/or conveying information.
• Transports a variety of tools, equipment and supplies for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at job site.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: performing skilled maintenance involving the carpentry, plumbing and electrical trades; using hand and power tools skillfully and safely; operating a variety of equipment and machinery such as various saws, planes, drill presses, sanders, jack hammers, drills, sandblasters and forklifts; and operating a motor vehicles as necessary.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: methods, practices, equipment and tools used in various trades including carpentry, electrical and plumbing; health and safety regulations; proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies; and requirements of maintaining school buildings in a safe, clean and orderly condition.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize a wide variety of types of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate to significant. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: understanding and following oral and written directions; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others; analyzing situations accurately and adopting an effective course of action; and maintaining routine records.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized routines; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization’s services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, significant climbing and balancing, significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 5% sitting, 80% walking, and 15% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience Job related experience is required.

Education High school diploma or equivalent.

Equivalency

FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Range

Non Exempt 07/13/13 X