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Reports to: Director of Maintenance
Primary Purpose:
Responsible for on-site leadership of maintenance and repair services for assigned district facilities. Assist director of maintenance to maintain the physical school plant in a condition of operating excellence so that it may be fully used at all times.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
High School Diploma or GED
Clear and valid Texas driver’s license
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Specific knowledge of one craft used in building repair and maintenance including carpentry; electrical repair; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning; painting; or plumbing
General knowledge of other crafts used in building repair and maintenance
Ability to direct and supervise personnel
Ability to read blueprints and schematics
Ability to perform mathematical calculations
Effective organizational, communications, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
Four years experience in a craft field
Two years supervisory experience
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Facilities Maintenance and Repair
1. Assign work to craft personnel and oversee completion. Initiate contract repair when
work cannot be performed by district staff.
2. Assign priority to maintenance work orders and process them. Work cooperatively
with principals and facilities managers to schedule and complete repairs.
3. Estimate cost of repair projects including labor, materials, and other related costs.
4. Perform repairs and assist skilled workers to complete repairs as needed.
Inspection
5. Inspect all district buildings and facilities and initiate repairs as needed.
6. Conduct on-site inspection of completed repair projects. Monitor and inspect contract work.
Safety
7. Provide training and orientation to all skilled workers in safety procedures and proper
use of tools and equipment.
8. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including
lifting and climbing. Operate tools & equipment according to established safety procedures.
9. Correct unsafe conditions in the work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to the supervisor.
10. Follow established procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding facilities.
Inventory and Equipment
11. Prepare, implement, and maintain preventive maintenance schedules for tools and equipment. Ensure that maintenance is completed and equipment is in safe operating condition.
Recommend replacement of existing equipment when necessary.
12. Conduct regular inventory of physical equipment and supplies and maintain accurate records.
Order tools, equipment, and supplies as needed.
Other
13. Respond to after-hours emergency calls as needed.
14. Assist in the preparation of the department budget.
15. Assist in recruiting, screening, selection, training, and evaluation of maintenance employees.
16. Maintain accurate information for payroll reporting (time cards, tardiness, and absenteeism).
17. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Transportation /Maintenance.
18. Show initiative in the job and complete assigned projects in a reasonable time.
19. Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations and local board policies.
20. Practice rules and regulation regarding sexual harassment and FERPA laws.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Monitor the work and issue work assignments to skilled maintenance workers, including carpenter, electrician, HVAC technician, painter, and plumber.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Garden tools; small hand tools; power tools; heavy equipment including backhoe, tractor, grader; and power mower; light truck or van
Posture: Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; work in tiring and uncomfortable positions
Motion: Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent driving
Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis
Environment: Work outside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, noise, vibration; exposure to chemical (herbicides and fertilizer) and electrical hazards; work around machinery with moving parts; may work alone; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours; frequent district wide travel
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
