Lead Technician - Facilities

Lead Technician is a working supervisor position that performs, plans, and supervises the general maintenance, cleaning, and operation of a school plant, facilities, and grounds. The position is responsible for maintaining safe operating standards on a 24‑hour basis and maintaining logs and records as required. Employees in this position are responsible for correcting minor repairs and initiating work order requests to Facilities Maintenance & Operations.

• Plans and supervises the general routines and preventive maintenance, and daily operations of the school’s physical plant and grounds for all facilities in the assigned region area.
• Conducts routine inspections of facilities in assigned areas and reports conditions, developing action plans to correct deficiencies and initiate work orders.
• Initiates work orders, including cost estimates of labor and materials in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) that monitors operational maintenance issues and completion rates of work orders.
• Provides and initiates work for maintaining the Building Maintenance Plan(s) for facilities.
• Checks boiler room to determine all equipment is operating properly and reports repairs as needed.
• Inspects buildings, grounds, equipment and roof drains, and makes minor repairs or initiates work orders for repairs to remedy defective, improper, or inefficient conditions.
• Makes routine repairs, adjustments, and emergency repairs such as clearing clogged plumbing fixtures and replacing electric fuses.
• Checks playground equipment and areas for hazards and unsafe conditions.
• Supervises the removal of snow from walks and parking lots.
• Performs, assigns, and supervises the work of maintenance personnel and assists in the general maintenance activity of a school plant.
• Inspects classrooms, offices, hallways, etc., for proper maintenance and lighting.
• Instructs employees in the proper use of building maintenance equipment and supplies.
• Requisition s and distributes building service materials and prepares reports on work hours and performance.
• Opens, closes, and secures facilities if needed.
• Communicates with school administration on status of work orders and coordinates work activities.
• Performs administrative and supervisory duties requiring effective verbal, written and computer communication skills. Completes written reports as requested.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board’s policies, and professional standards.

Maximum Salary: $53.44 per hour

Minimum Salary: $31.53 per hour

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Five years of practical experience in facilities maintenance and operations. Direct experience in school plant operations and facilities preferred.
• Plumbing, HVAC and general contracting certifications are preferred.
• Valid State of Maryland driver’s license.
• Proven ability to quickly gain knowledge of relevant federal and state regulations and guidelines in the areas of facilities and maintenance.
• Proven ability to quickly analyze problems, recommend, and implement workable solutions.
• Proven ability to work effectively with principals, teachers, administrators, and the general public.
• Proven ability to ensure delivery of high levels of customer service to the schools throughout the district.
• Proficient skill in the use of personal computers and relevant design and office applications.
• Proficient in the knowledge and use of technical computer applications.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable building codes and standards, ordinances, and regulations.
• Good interpersonal, presentation, oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize ongoing and multiple projects, to address multiple tasks, technical issues, and contingencies at the same time.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with consultants, contractors, and City Schools personnel at all levels.

Full time or Part time.

This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org