Lead Technician - Facilities (Mechanical Services)

Job Description

Job Description

Essential Functions

• Plans and supervises the general routine and preventative maintenance, and daily operations of school's physical plant and grounds (athletic, lawn, and shrubs) for all facilities in the assigned region area.
• Conducts routine inspections of facilities in assigned areas and reports conditions and develops action plans to correct deficiencies and initiate work orders.
• Initiates work orders, including cost estimates of labor and materials in the computerized management maintenance system (CMMS) that monitors the operational maintenance issues and completion rate of work orders.
• Provides and initiates work for maintaining the Building Maintenance Plan (BMP) for facilities.
• Checks boiler room to determine all equipment is operating properly and reports repairs as needed.
• Inspects buildings, grounds, equipment, and roof drains, and make minor repairs or initiate work orders for repairs to remedy defective, improper, or inefficient conditions.
• Makes routine repairs, adjustments, and emergency repairs such as clearing clogged plumbing fixtures and replacing electric fuses.
• Checks playground equipment and areas for hazards and unsafe conditions.
• Supervisors the removal of snow from walks and parking lots.
• Performs, assigns, and supervises the work of maintenance personnel and assist in the general maintenance activity of a school plant.
• Inspects classrooms, offices, hallways, etc for proper maintenance and lighting.
• Instructs employees in the proper use of building maintenance equipment and supplies.
• Requisitions and distributes building service materials and prepares reports on work hours and performance.
• Opens, closes and secures facilities if needed.
• Communicates with school administration on status of work orders and coordinates activities.
• Performs administrative and supervisory duties requiring effective verbal, written, and computer communication skills. Complete written reports as requested.

Maximum Salary53.44

Minimum Salary31.53

Desired Qualifications

• Unless expressly stated otherwise with respect to the qualifications indicated in the position description, City Schools reserves the right to consider other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position.
• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Five years of practical experience in facilities maintenance and operations of a facility. Direct experience in school plant operations and facilities preferred.
• Plumbing, HVAC, and general contracting certifications are preferred,
• Valid State of Maryland drivers' license.
• Proven ability to quickly gain knowledge of relevant Federal and State regulations and guidelines in the areas of facilities and maintenance.
• Proven ability to quickly analyze problems, recommend and implement workable solutions.
• Proven ability to work effectively with principals, teachers, administrators and the general public.
• Proficient skills in the use of personal computers and relevant design and office applications.
• Proficient in the knowledge and use of technical computer applications.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable building codes and standards, ordinance, and regulations.
• Good interpersonal, presentation, oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize ongoing and multiple projects, to address multiple tasks, technical issues, and contingencies at the same time.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with consultants, contractors, and City Schools personnel at all levels.

Full time or Part timeFull time

Additional Details

Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following:

• Completed online application
• Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.
• Upload copies of all transcripts -undergraduate, graduate and all MSDE Certifications
• Must provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e-mail address and phone number
• All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application
• All documentation must be scanned and uploaded to application

Benefits -- This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link:

Baltimore City Public Schools ("City Schools") does not discriminate in its employment, programs, and activities based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy or parenting status, family structure, ability (cognitive, social/emotional, and physical), veteran status, genetic information, age, immigration or citizenship status, socioeconomic status, language, or any other legally or constitutionally protected attributes or affiliations. Discrimination undermines our community's long-standing efforts to create, foster, and promote equity and inclusion for all. Some examples of discrimination include acts of hate, violence, harassment, bullying, or retaliation. For more information, see Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners PoliciesJBA (Nondiscrimination - Students), JBB (Sex-Based Discrimination - Students), JICK (Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation of Students), ACA (Nondiscrimination - Employees and Third Parties), ACB (Sexual Harassment - Employees and Third Parties), ACD (ADA Reasonable Accommodations), andADA (Equity), and the accompanying City Schools Administrative Regulations. City Schools also provides equal access to the Boy and Girl Scouts and other designated youth groups. Link to Full Nondiscrimination Notice.

This position is affiliated with the City Union of Baltimore (CUB) bargaining union.

This position is affiliated with the City Retirement System.

In accor dance with Maryland law, City School is required to share the position salary ranges in its entirety. Please note, this is not the hiring range. The hiring range for this position is ($31.53-39.53).

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Baltimore City Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry or national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in its employment, programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. For inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies, please contact Equal Opportunity Manager, Title IX Coordinator Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX Compliance Office 200 E. North Avenue, Room 208 Baltimore, MD 21202; View phone number on us.fitly.work (phone); View phone number on us.fitly.work (fax).

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Baltimore City Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry or national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in its employment, programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. For inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies, please contact Equal Opportunity Manager, Title IX Coordinator Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX Compliance Office 200 E. North Avenue, Room 208 Baltimore, MD 21202; View phone number on us.fitly.work (phone); View phone number on us.fitly.work (fax).