Lead Mechanic : General Maintenance

Title Code:

Lead Mechanic:

General Maintenance

JOB SUMMARY
Performs skilled general maintenance tasks and leads a small group of employees engaged in the general maintenance of school facilities. Performs a variety of repairs and installations related to building structure, roofing, and interior/exterior components/finishes.
Additional Work Days/Hours
Based on the assignment, the following additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed:

• Ability to work flexible schedules
• Evenings/Nights
• Extended hours
• Holidays
• Inclement weather conditions
• Outside of normal business hours
• Overtime as needed
• Peak season
• Summer hours

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Installs and repairs floor finishes and metal framed or drywall partitions and specialty items such as chalkboards, bulletin boards, smart boards, bleachers (exterior, interior), lockers, toilet partitions, overhead doors, folding partitioning.
• Evaluates, installs, and repairs various types of roofing materials, flashing, exterior trim, soffit, fascias, gutters, and down spouts. Cleans roof drains.
• Serves as a lead worker and lays out work for self and other members of the crew.
• May assist with scheduling, assigning, and completing the more complex work assignments.
• Advises management of issues that will require collaboration with other departments for completion of tasks.
• Cuts, fits, and joins lumber and plastic laminate in the construction and repair of cabinetry, bookcases, and countertops.
• Performs sizing, mortising, boring, fitting, and hanging wood door blanks; sizing, ordering, and hanging metal doors.
• Repairs and replaces T&G ceiling tile, suspended ceiling tile, grid, masonry block, brick, and concrete.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required.

Experience

• Five (5) years progressively responsible general maintenance/construction or related experience and required;
• One (1) year experience or training in the assigning and scheduling of work duties in a lead capacity and required;
• One (1) year welding experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Intermediate knowledge of construction methods and procedures.
• Intermediate carpentry skills to include layout, framing, and sheathing.
• Ability to oversee the work of others as a leader and make independent judgments and decisions within established parameters.
• Ability to use various shop and hand power tools including saws, drills, woodworking, and welding machines.
• Ability to interpret work orders, diagrams, sketches, blueprints, drawings and specifications, and manufacturer’s manuals.
• Ability to practice and enforce safety regulations applicable to work performed.
• Knowledge of procedures and regulations pertaining to hazardous materials.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Ability to employ business technology tools (e.g. E-mail, AACPS Intranet, electronic benefits enrollment tool, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.).
• Provides basic hand tools.

Licenses and Certifications
Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

• Upon hire, Driver's License (DL) Class C Non-Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (MVA/DMV)…