Maintenance Technician III - Districtwide

7443 Maintenance Technician III
- Districtwide

Location:

Henderson County Schools District Wide Maintenance
- Henderson, Kentucky

BASIC FUNCTION: Perform skilled maintenance, repair and construction of District buildings and equipment in one or more trades; lead other Maintenance Workers and Technicians as necessary; work independently in trades such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, steam fitter, welding and engine/motor repair.
This position is heavily focused in HVAC and preventative maintenance.

• Perform a variety of skilled work in the maintenance and repair of District facilities and equipment; prioritize, schedule, assign and coordinate the work of assigned staff to accomplish a wide variety of duties related to the building trades.
• Perform various refrigeration, plumbing and heating‑related duties; cut, thread, assemble and lay pipe; assist in the purchase, installation, repair and maintenance of various plumbing, heating and air conditioning fixtures; perform welding and metal fabrication; diagnose and repair electronic ignition systems for heaters, furnaces and hot water heaters.
• Assist in the purchase, installation, maintenance and repair of electrical wiring and fixtures; perform troubleshooting to repair or replace fans and motors; perform repairs to motors, bells, clocks and lighting circuits and to communication and audio‑visual equipment.
• Estimate cost of labor and materials for work orders; obtain competitive prices for equipment and supplies needed by the District.
• Perform skilled maintenance and repair on mechanical and electrical equipment; test and replace circuits; coordinate emergency repairs and large complex projects; troubleshoot and correct defective switches, receptacles, ballasts and other wiring; perform routine mechanical and electrical maintenance.
• Operate a variety of equipment and machines including saws, drill presses and various hand and power tools to perform repair and maintenance work; maintain tools and equipment in a safe, clean and proper working condition.
• Assure compliance with appropriate safety practices and procedures and with applicable federal, State and local codes, regulations and requirements.
• Maintain various records related to labor, materials and work orders.
• Purchase tools, equipment and materials; operate light trucks to pick up and deliver equipment and supplies.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Perform a wide variety of skilled journey‑level work in the maintenance and repair of District facilities and equipment.
• Prioritize, schedule, assign and review work.
• Train and provide work direction to assigned personnel in the performance of a wide variety of duties related to the building trades.
• Interpret, explain and apply codes, rules and regulations involved in assigned maintenance activities.
• Effectively and safely operate a variety of assigned tools and equipment.
• Interpret blueprints, shop drawings, sketches and work orders to others.
• Maintain grounds to include mowing and lawn care.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Estimate labor and materials costs.
• Make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Maintain routine records.
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
• Operate a District vehicle and perform heavy physical labor.
• Lift heavy objects.

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and recommended four years journey‑level experience in one or more trade areas. Wastewater Treatment Class I certification will need to be obtained upon employment.

Valid Kentucky driver's license; ability to pass physical, TB risk assessment, criminal background check, CAN Check & drug screen. 8 hrs per day, 12 month employee (240 paid days per year and 21 days off/unpaid each year). Pay step depending on years of verified service.

Full‑Time

$18.30 to $25.08 Per Hour

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