Building Maintenance Technician

Building Maintenance Technician

Primary

Purpose:

To perform maintenance and repair of school buildings and facilities to maintain a high standard of safety, effectiveness and presentation of facilities to students, parents, school staff and the general public.

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Disassemble, repair and replace faucets, high pressure restroom valves, sink and commode hardware.
• Analyze drainage systems and problems and take steps to correct the problem.
• Work with PVC and copper plumbing lines.
• Practice safe procedures while working with electricity.
• Identify and trouble shoot minor electrical problems.
• Replace light bulbs, ballasts, time clocks, etc. as needed.
• Remove, repair or replace door hardware (hinges, locks, closures, mounting, etc.).
• Remove, repair or replace window hardware (hinges, locks, opening slides, springs, glass, etc.).
• Remove, repair, or replace blackboards, screens, desks, pencil sharpeners, clips, signs, etc.
• Demonstrates regular and prompt attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

General Qualification Guidelines:

• Education/Certification/
  
  Experience:
  
  Graduation from an accredited high school or GED. Valid Texas Class "C" Operator's Driver's License. Driving record must meet district standard for driving district vehicles.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  Knowledge of the mechanics of plumbing, electrical, woodworking, and building maintenance procedures desired. Ability to read and understand written and verbal instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community; perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies; and demonstrate the desire and ability to learn from hands-on experience.

Mental/Physical/Environmental Demands:

• Ability to understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions of other information.
• Must move about within building to perform maintenance work.
• Frequently ascends/descends a ladder.
• Constantly positions self to be able to reach items on ground or above head.
• Frequently moves items weighing up to 90 pounds.
• May be exposed to high or low outside temperatures.
• Frequently exposed to intermittent loud noises.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but will occasionally work in a loud area.
• Work in hot, dry, and dusty conditions as well as possibly cold, wet, and damp areas.
• Regularly works indoors; will occasionally work outdoors.
• Will work near or with moving mechanical equipment.
• Occasionally work with grounds or maintenance chemicals.
• Maintain composure and professionalism at all times.