Facility Technician 1 - Maintenance

This is a full-time position that includes benefits. Please see the job description below.

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Job Summary

The Facilities Technician I is responsible for keeping school facilities and grounds in excellent condition in order to provide a high-quality learning environment for all students.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Performs grounds maintenance, including trimming, spraying, cleanup, mulching, mowing, and replacing playground surfaces
• Handles light repairs, roof maintenance, and ceiling tile replacements.
• Supports technicians with plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and related maintenance tasks.
• Engages in training to expand knowledge of facility operations and maintenance.
• Follows all district safety procedures and properly uses tools, equipment, and personal protective equipment.
• Responds to routine maintenance requests and supports emergency repair operations as needed.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the Chief Facilities and Maintenance Officer or Foreman.

Minimum Education and Experience

• A high school diploma or GED or equivalent and experience

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Possess a valid driver's license and maintain safe driving record.
• Experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, or general maintenance preferred.
• Ability to obtain respirator certification if required.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Key Competencies

Specific capacities and abilities may be required of an individual in order to learn or perform adequately a task or job duty.

Knowledge of

• Methods, materials and tools used in performing routine groundskeeping maintenance
• Safe operation of equipment and adherence to established safety protocols

Skill in

• Safely using or operating power tools, equipment, and vehicles required to perform groundskeeping and maintenance work.
• Operating assigned vehicles, hand and power tools, telephones, and other standard office equipment.
• Performing routine maintenance, and repair work in accordance with district standards.
• Effective verbal and written communications.
• Basic troubleshooting and problem solving

Ability to

• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Perform regular maintenance and repairs to buildings and equipment in a timely manner.
• Operate the power and hand tools required in maintenance and repair work.
• Perform moderately heavy manual labor and work from ladders, or on uneven terrain.
• Effectively diagnose and resolve routine maintenance issues including in response to emergency or hazardous situations.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff, students, administrators, contractors, and the public.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the listed functions.

• Regular lifting of objects that exceed 50 lbs., occasional lifting of heavier items.

• Frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, and pulling.

• Climbing ladders and working at elevated heights, or on uneven terrain.

• Use of power tools, ladders, and maintenance equipment on a regular basis

• Working outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow.

• Exposure to temperature, fumes, dirt, dust, noise, and chemicals.

• Work is performed independently or as part of a team and requires adherence to safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.

• The role is expected to respond to maintenance needs promptly and may be required to support emergency repair operations outside regular working hours.

Terms Of Employment

Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so assigned.