Preventive Maintenance Technician - PC

Preventive Maintenance Technician I - PC 2042

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Position Title: Preventive Maintenance Technician I

Pay Grade: 9 Period of Employment: 12 months

Description Approved/Revised: 8/2025 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Supervised by and/or

Reports to:

Maintenance Foreman and/or Supervisor of Maintenance

Service HVACR, Plumbing and electrical systems and devices throughout the school system.

• Advises supervisors of safety violations.
• Completes work orders, recording both time and material required.
• Responds to emergency duty assignments on both a daily and on‑call basis.
• Repairs other equipment as needed such as custodial, food service, and shop equipment.
• Assists in snow removal.
• Reports problems with assigned vehicles; maintains vehicle cleanliness as well as oil, gas, and coolant levels.
• Performs work in a timely manner.
• Assumes responsibility for assigned tools.
• Performs preventive maintenance on HVACR, Plumbing and Electrical equipment, such as inspecting, cleaning, oiling, greasing, calibrating, changing air filters and drive belts.
• Assists throughout maintenance when there is a need of additional personnel due to absences or in emergency situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Ability to understand the operation of a wide variety of computer and electrical controls.
• An understanding of mechanical function.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to detect malfunctioning equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials and staff, co‑workers, and the general public.
• Willingness to attend skills workshops and/or seminars as needed.
• Ability to read, write, and work from blueprints and schematics.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal mechanical codes.
• Ability to make effective decisions.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions, at heights, and in confined spaces.
• Serve as a role model.

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Must possess a CFC license, universal preferred.
• Mechanical equipment service experience.
• HVACR, Plumbing or Electrical technical degree preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office‑related equipment, such as, but not limited to: a personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine.

Some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, or repetitive motions required.

Manassas City Public Schools (MCPS) does not discriminate in employment nor in the provision of educational programs, services and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law.

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. It is neither intended to be, nor should it be construed as, an all‑inclusive list of the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. The administration reserves the right to modify, assign, or remove duties as necessary.