Preventative Maintenance Technician

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

HCPS is committed to recruiting and retaining effective and diverse educators and staff to build a climate of student success and improve learning experiences for every child in every classroom.

To assist in the implementation of a preventative maintenance program and to carry out all assigned duties; to ensure that all school system buildings are kept in a condition of operating excellence and full utilization is available at all times.

• Performs preventative maintenance, minor repairs, and assists in the maintenance of all mechanical equipment including pumps, motors, and compressors in addition to belt adjustments, oiling, greasing, and cleaning of same.
• Performs preventative maintenance and assists in the servicing of boilers, burners, hot water generators, and water heaters.
• Performs preventative maintenance and minor repairs of all HVAC equipment, including building exhaust fans, air handling units, unit ventilators, and the scheduled change out of filters associated with each, plus cooling towers.
• Assists the preventative maintenance administrator in determining the scheduling of preventative maintenance visits to each assigned building and provides input as to frequency of preventative maintenance performed on equipment.
• Assists in the research and establishment of an inventory of all equipment specific to each building, including manufacturers, serial numbers, and model numbers; plus associated information that pertains to all equipment in order to establish a database for the procurement of parts, supplies, materials, and inventory.
• Assists the preventative maintenance administrator in the training and instruction of facilities management and custodial personnel, regarding preventative maintenance schedules on equipment which includes proper procedures, safety, and operation.
• Performs preventative maintenance on all aspects of the building structure including hardware, masonry, and exterior.
• Records and maintains accurate records of all preventative maintenance and minor repairs performed.
• Establishes a working relationship with the preventative maintenance administrator or designee, keeps them informed on the preventative maintenance work performed, and gives input to present status of equipment throughout each individual building.
• Performs coil cleaning of HVAC equipment utilizing special spray equipment and appropriate coil cleaning chemicals.
• Responds and assists during situations including, but not limited to, inclement weather assignments, vandalism, and emergency repairs.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

• This is a full-time twelve-month position. Salary range based on grade 7 of the FY  AFSCME Salary Schedule for Twelve Month AFSCME Personnel.
  
  Starting Salary: $ 48,782– Maximum Earnings Potential $ 68,568. Those who are entering or returning to employment with Harford County Public Schools will begin on Step 1.
• Full salary schedules can be found at the bottom of the Current Vacancies webpage https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..aspx
• HCPS offers an expansive benefits package including individual and family medical, vision, dental, life insurance, retirement savings, pension, paid time off, and more.
• For a complete list of benefits, please visit the Employment Benefits section of the Human Resources webpage: https:// Resources/Default.aspx
• For more information on holidays and paid time off, please refer to the Holidays and Leave Provisions sections of the AFSCME Negotiated Agreement: https://.aspx
• FLSA:
  Non-Exempt

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of three years experience in maintenance or a related field or one year as an HCPS Preventative Maintenance Technician apprentice.
• General knowledge of all building systems including plumbing, electrical, and HVAC plus structural and carpentry considerations.
• Must have prior experience in preventative maintenance procedures including scheduling and…