Plumbing​/General Maintenance Technician

Job Title:

Plumbing/General Maintenance Technician

FLSA Status:

Non Exempt

Reports To:

Maintenance Supervisor

Date:

July 2023

Purpose of Job:

Responsible for the execution of all maintenance and assigned projects related to plumbing, as well as other general maintenance tasks in the Lebanon Special School District.

Primary Job Duties/Responsibilities: The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned as needed.

General Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Ability to perform plumbing assignments such as repair or replacement of all types of plumbing fixtures, sinks, urinals, commodes, etc.
• Ability to maintain, repair, unclog all drain systems
• Ability to repair or replace all types of water lines...copper, galvanized, etc.
• Read and interpret blueprints and schematics, calculate needed materials for individual projects
• Ability to perform general building maintenance tasks as needed
• Provide proper, timely service to the Lebanon Special School District: easy to get in touch with, agreeable to working with staff on all concerns, maintain good communication, accommodating and exhibits a sense of urgency when needed
• Communicate with immediate supervisor about task-related concerns
• Meet work specifications and quality standards for each job
• Ensure job completions and quality work
• Inspect assigned work sites before work begins and at completion
• Ensure that good housekeeping and safe work practices are followed
• Schedule work in a manner that will least impact the normal school activities at the affected facilities
• Colloborate effectively with other team members to coordinate the timely completion of all maintenance tasks to ensure the orderly operation of the Lebanon Special School District
• Ensure that the use of the district's resources (time, money, people) are used in the most strategic and effective way possible
• Operate and care for tools required to do the assigned job
• Collect and deliver equipment and materials needed for the project
• Respond to "after hours" emergency work as needed
• Record progress of all jobs and provide regular status reports (utilize work order system)

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Project a positive image of the LSSD at all times and support district goals
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of district information
• Support the effective delivery of a high quality of education for all students
• Provide exceptional levels of professional support and service to staff and public
• Read and write in English and follow verbal and written directions
• Work under adverse weather conditions when the need arises
• May operate a motor vehicle to conduct various work activities
• Successful completion of Criminal Justice fingerprint/background process and drug screen
• Please note:
  
  this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Employees are expected to fulfill other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• High school diploma
• Must possess a valid Tennessee Drivers license with a clean driving record
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Maintenance Supervisor, Director of Operations or Director of Schools may find appropriate and acceptable

Abilities/Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. frequently, 100 lbs. occasionally and 100+ lbs. with assistance
• Lift, bend, climb and kneel to complete assigned tasks
• Able to tolerate heights and work off a ladder or scaffold as necessary

The Lebanon Special School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the school system may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above job description in its entirety and am capable of performing all of the stated requirements.