Maintenance, Buildings and Grounds

District Maintenance, Buildings & Grounds

The District Maintenance, Buildings & Grounds staff is responsible for keeping the school building, grounds, and equipment in a state of operational readiness as assigned by building administration under the direction of the Director of Buildings & Grounds. Assists the Director of Buildings & Grounds and works individually, as instructed, at a variety of tasks in installation and repair at six (6) district jobsites utilizing skills to include but not limited to:
Carpentry, Piping, Plumbing, Sheet metal, Electrical, Roofing, Masonry, Concrete and Grounds maintenance. Perform routine maintenance of HVAC equipment; filters, belts, lubrication, and coil cleaning as instructed, as well as have the ability to assist with repairs as needed. Must be able to make adjustments and scheduling changes to HVAC systems as directed. Maintain and repair plumbing systems; repair flush valves, faucets and regular maintenance of drains and necessary rodding as directed.

Troubleshoot minor electrical circuits such as outlets, switches, ballast and circuit breaker replacement. May also assist with conduit bending, installation, and pulling of wire. Possess basic rough carpentry skills and are familiar with the use of both hand tools and power tools. Familiarity with cold patching, caulking, and minor repair work of both tar and rubber roofs. Is able to maintain rodding and keep free of debris all scuppers and roof drains.

Assist as well as work individually as instructed with piping tools, wrenches, threading machines, soldering equipment, torches, assist in the installation of piping, and be able to insulate piping as instructed. Mix mortar and perform grinding and minor tuck-pointing as directed. Use concrete demolishing tools such as a jack hammer and rotary hammer and be able to form as directed.

Check air, fluids, and fuel in all district vehicles so they are ready to be used. Clean and wash fleet vehicles, schedule fleet vehicles, and take them in for service and repair. Keeps tools organized and both shop and job sites neat and tidy. Orders parts and retrieves parts as directed. Has the ability to work with subcontractors; both can schedule and follow through to make sure that work is completed both timely and efficiently.

Performs routine inspections and remediates deficiencies or notifies the necessary parties if corrections are needed. Performs preventative maintenance on a variety of equipment. Performs snow plowing and salting as weather dictates. Responds to all Burglar and Fire Alarms. Communicates, collaborates, and cooperates with colleagues, supervisors, staff, and teacher applicants. Provides support to other maintenance and custodial staff as needed. Maintains a positive attitude for students and staff.

Performs special assignments and other duties as determined by the assistant superintendent.

Qualification Requirements:
High School diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED). Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed. Good communication and human relations skills. Self-starter who works with minimum supervision. Experience in a custodial or maintenance position preferred.

Skills Required:

Valid driver's license and clean driving record to Snowplow and make deliveries. Must be on 24 Hr. call 365 days a year, including holidays, excluding while on vacation. Basic Computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel and Google Mail. Google Suite experience preferred. Be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds (preferably up to 100 pounds). Ability to use a volt/ohm/amp meter and troubleshoot minor electrical circuits.

Basic plumbing skills. A.A.S. in HVAC or Field Experience preferred Good communication skills. Bilingual (English and Spanish) a plus. Ability to work safely husiastic, self-starter with excellent organizational skills required. Knowledge of the use of hand and power tools. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as safety manuals, equipment operation manuals, and maintenance handbooks as well as notes and memorandums.

Ability to perform essential duties with an awareness of school district requirements and Board of…