General Maintenance Technician

General Maintenance TechnicianAssist Director of Maintenance, or designee, in the maintenance of District owned and leased facilities. Install classroom/building items such as soap dispensers, towel holders and pencil sharpeners. Outside work such as placing splash blocks, trimming trees, tilling and maintaining mulch in playground boxes. Operate forklift, tractors and pulling equipment trailers to perform general maintenance tasks. Participate in meetings as required. Assist in solving technical problems. Maintain building code compliance. Assist in a preventative maintenance program on departmental tools, equipment and vehicles. Assist in product testing and evaluation. Coordinate work with other crafts as needed. Meet as required with the Director of Maintenance to schedule work to complete assigned work orders. Prepare bills of materials for the procurement of supplies and materials to complete assigned work orders. Process the required paperwork on the progress and completion. Work cooperatively with other departmental personnel and other site personnel. Perform such other duties and assume such other responsibilities as may be required to accomplish the essential job functions as directed by the Director of Maintenance or designee.The employee is expected to be self-motivated and to be productive without direct supervision. Must have the ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines while working within schedules. Must demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Must be responsible, reliable, and task oriented. Must have a team-oriented attitude with good communication and customer relations skills. Able to clearly explain steps, provide clear directions, and answer questions about construction processes to employees and subcontractors when necessary. General care and cleanliness of the issued district vehicle is expected as well as keeping all district tools and materials secure. Must follow all safety rules, practice safe work habits and use appropriate safety equipment. Able to be in attendance for assigned responsibilities with 95% attendance.Position requires performance of duties in wet, humid hot and cold conditions (non-weather), work near moving mechanical parts, in high, precarious places and in enclosed areas; exposure to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals possible; work may be performed outdoors; position has exposure to noise, vibration and risk of electrical shock. 99% of time is spent working at a job site. Normal hazards associated with construction environment. Job requires the ability to perform tasks in all areas and aspects of a construction project. Requires ability to climb ladders for heights of up to 30 feet, and crawl for distances of 50 feet. Job requires the ability to work with tools, lumber and materials. Ability to lift and manipulate objects of up to 80 lbs for 50 feet is required. Standing in place for long periods of time. Walking as required to access equipment and perform responsibilities. Sitting when required. Use of hands to do fine finger work. Climbing and balancing. Stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. Talking and hearing as to communicate concerning job-related duties as assigned. Smell. Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) with or without correction. Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more) with or without correction. Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors). Peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.