General Maintenance Technician

Reports to

Foreperson – General Maintenance

244

803

$36,112 – $43,491

Assists in general maintenance of school buildings and facilities. Supports skilled General Maintenance Technician II’s and III’s in repair of concrete, masonry, flooring, drywall, acoustical ceilings, commercial carpentry, and commercial roofing. Works a shift.

• Prepares area for concrete by building forms; mixes concrete and finishes surface; repairs broken areas in existing concrete.
• Installs and repairs brick, block, stone, glazed, and ceramic tile.
• Installs new Vinyl Composition Tile (VCT).
• Installs new carpet (stretch and glue when necessary).
• Installs drywall.
• Prepares and lays out areas for new ceiling.
• Hangs wires and installs new grids and board (insulation when necessary).
• Fabricates, repairs, and replaces doors, windows, ceiling, materials, glass, building hardware, screen, plastic, laminate, and other related materials.
• Installs and repairs partitions in restrooms.
• Constructs and repairs outdoor equipment including playground equipment, fences, gates, bleachers, and so forth.
• Assists with the installation and moving of portable buildings, including construction of steps, handicap ramps, walls, and frame work repairs that may involve crawling underneath a building.
• Inspects roofs for leaks; studies problem roofs and recommends best repair option; repairs and maintains roofs.
• Receives and completes work orders.
• Inspects job upon completion, ensures areas are clean, and removes scraps and materials as needed.
• Maintains inventory of District-owned tools, equipment, and materials.
• Performs preventive maintenance of tools and equipment.

• Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing.
• Operates tools, equipment, and machinery according to established safety procedures.
• Ensures that equipment, and tools are in safe operating condition.
• Corrects unsafe conditions in work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.

• All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co‑workers; communicates and acts as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.

• Knowledge of District policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Knowledge of proper use of tools of the trade.
• Knowledge of NFPA Fire and Life Safety Codes, Uniform Building Codes, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations, and Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA) codes.
• Knowledge of basic construction and maintenance techniques on the commercial and school building level, including repairs on all components, as well as, preventive maintenance.
• Knowledge of locks and door hardware installation and repair.
• Skill in interpersonal relationships, including using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Skill in coordinating, planning, organizing, leading, and completing projects.
• Ability to read and understand procedure manuals, operating manuals, assembly instructions, safety precautions, Material Safety Sheets (MSDS), work orders, and instructions from superiors.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and calculate quantities of materials needed for repairs and framing.
• Ability to lift materials and equipment normally used in the various trades.
• Ability to work at various heights and perform various repairs without supervision.
• Ability to work independently or with a helper depending on workload demands.
• Ability to use software to status work orders, do email, and do word processing.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work, including maintaining attention to details and quality.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written forms.
• Ability to engage in self‑evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

• Education:
  
  Accredited High School diploma, GED, or Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency.
• Certification/License:
  Clear and valid Texas Driver’s License required;
  Insurable by the District’s insurance carrier required.
• Experience:
  
  2 years related trade experience required;
  Commercial carpentry and roofing preferred.
• Additional Requirements:
  
  Employees must provide necessary personal tools to perform assigned duties. The FWISD is prohibited from replacing stolen or broken personal property.