Facilities/Grounds Technician

Facilities/Grounds Technician

Full-time position - 260 days (depending on start date) 8 hours per day. Pay per Classified Salary Schedule - Category II ($20.11 - $30.68) to be determined by qualifications and experience. This position qualifies benefits. The district provides its employees with a comprehensive benefits program including medical, life, and dental insurance. The district provides three medical plans for which it pays the full premium for employees, and a fourth option is a buy-up plan for which the district pays most of the premium. In addition, the district pays the full employee premium for dental insurance and life insurance. The district contributes to PERA on each employee's behalf and offers additional retirement savings options as well as optional supplemental insurance. Employees also receive paid time off. Workers' compensation and unemployment insurance are provided in accordance with State law. This position qualifies for paid leave: 5 annual leave days, 6 sick leave days and 10 vacation days (leave days will be prorated depending on start date and FTE.)

Position Purpose Under the direct supervision of the Facilities Manager, to maintain school buildings in orderly, neat, safe, and operable condition. Essential Job Functions

Performs tasks to keep school buildings and grounds in orderly, neat, and clean conditions such as clearing disposing of trash, mowing, trimming, weed control, cleaning bathrooms and floors, washing windows, dusting furniture and fixtures, touch up painting and related tasks. Custodial duties as needed.

Perform tasks to maintain buildings in safe and operable condition, such as making minor repairs to property as requested, clearing snow and ice when needed, and related tasks

Acts as a general handyman and grounds keeper

On call duty required

Inspects equipment and facilities and recommends repair or replacement action to supervisor

Regulates heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide temperatures appropriate to the season and to ensure economical use of fuel, water, and electricity

Check all building entrances/exits to ensure that they are working properly

Opens and closes building and ensures that all doors and windows are closed and securely locked prior to leaving

Maintains motors and other mechanical equipment and ensures that such equipment receives scheduled service.

Obtains equipment, tools and materials required for completion of assigned work.

Maintains inventory of supplies, materials, equipment, and fuel, and places orders as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operations of maintenance tasks

Inspects equipment and facilities and recommends repair or replacement action to supervisor

Prepares and maintains records to document work and repairs as requested

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Facilities Manager and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Confidential Information

Staff members shall not access, receive, transmit or retransmit material regarding students, parents/guardians or district employees that are protected by confidentiality laws

If material is not legally protected but is of a confidential or sensitive nature, great care shall be taken to ensure that only those with a "need to know" are allowed access to the material. Staff members shall handle all employees, students, and district records in accordance with applicable district policies

Staff members who intentionally disclose student records, other confidential student information and/or district information may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination

Equipment Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including saws, mowers, trimmers, drills, routers, planers, sanders, jointers, and stationery and ride on power equipment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of fundamental tools, materials, practices, maintenance, methods and procedures in the carpentry, plumbing, HVAC and electrical trades

Knowledge of groundskeeper methods in mowing, trimming, fertilizer.

Knowledge of occupational safety and health laws and regulations

Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with others

Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagrammatic form

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure

Ability to describe orally or in writing maintenance or repair problems as needed

Ability to troubleshoot, solve problems and resolve electrical or electricity issues

Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work

Safety Requirements

Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used.

Wear appropriate safety gear.

Travel Requirements Frequent travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required. Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Ability to withstand heights and work in crawl spaces.

Typical risks associated with using tools of the trade.

Occasional strenuous physical work includes lifting top 75 lbs.

Occasional work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.

Qualifications Profile/Education/Experience Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

High School Diploma or GED

Successful experience in building and grounds maintenance, and repair

Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation

FLSA Status: Non-exempt