Area Maintenance Technician

Area Maintenance/Grounds Technician - 62Reports to: Director for MaintenanceSupervises: NoneTerm of Employment: 12 monthsSalary: Area Maintenance/Grounds Technician - 62FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-ExemptQualifications:Graduation from high school or equivalentConsiderable experience in one or more of the trades common to building maintenanceValid North Carolina driver's licenseMaintain a school electrical licenseAbility to read and understand written orders and labelingAbility to work with ladders and heights over 8' in a safe mannerAbility to work in tight or confined spaces in a safe mannerMust either possess or obtain State Pesticide License for all disciplines within six months of employment, and all licenses must be continuously maintainedMust have general knowledge of computer applicationsEssential Job Functions:Provides maintenance support to the assigned school in the absence of the Area Maintenance TechnicianReplaces light bulbs and ballasts, receptacles, and switches as neededChanges filters on HVAC systems on routine schedule as neededHelps assist Area Maintenance Technicians if neededChecks and cleans off roofs and gutters as neededInstalls bulletin boards, dry erase boards, etc. as neededMaintains bathroom fixtures and plumbing as neededPerforms light carpentry and electrical repairs as neededRepairs desks, chairs and other furniture and equipment as necessaryReplaces glass in windows and doors as neededPerforms minor repairs to school equipment as neededPerforms repairs to roofs, gutters and drains as neededPerforms small repairs to drywall as neededReplaces floor and ceiling tiles as neededChecks and replaces belts on equipment as neededOils and greases pumps and motors as neededResponds to after hour emergencies as requestedPerforms related tasks as requiredMaintains active certifications and improves knowledge by attendance at workshopsMaintains herbicide records of when and where pesticides are appliedMaintains correct labeling on all herbicide containersCommunicates with staff and school administrators to establish and maintain effective working relationshipsEnsures that all herbicides used on school district properties are in compliance with school district policiesKeeps current herbicide labels and material safety data sheetsInforms administrators of pre-notification and posting requirements as it applies to herbicide applicationAssists in all pest management in and around campuses as neededPerforms other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisorPhysical and Cognitive Requirements:The major physical and cognitive requirements listed below are applicable to this job classification within Moore County Schools.Work in this classification is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.Must be able to:walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel and crouchwork in various inside and outside environments being subjected to weather changes, noise, vibrations, job hazards and atmospheric conditionsuse visual acuity required for depth perception and color perceptionvisually inspect small defects and/or small partsuse a variety of measuring devicesassemble or fabricate parts at or within arm's lengthoperate machines, motor vehicles, hand tools and job specific equipment and toolsdetermine the accuracy and thoroughness of workobserve general surroundings and activitieshear sufficiently to accurately perceive information at normally spoken word levelsuse communication by means of spoken word to express or exchange ideassafely work in situations of exposure to blood borne pathogens which may require specialized personal protective equipment