Maintenance Specialist (Adjunct)

Maintenance Specialist (Adjunct)

Reports to: Director of Facilities Operations Salary: Part time position- less than 20 hours per week with an hourly rate of $25.00.

Primary Purpose: As Maintenance Specialist Adjunct Employee, you will work independently and collaboratively within a team to perform facility maintenance functions. The role involves ensuring the safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations and grounds, maintaining a high standard of service. The ideal candidate will serve as a representative of ESC Region 13, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration and discretion in all interactions with other members of the educational community and with the public. The candidate will assist in the completion of the daily or weekly work activities as prescribed by the employer to ensure a program of maintenance that promotes the comfort, health, and safety of clients and staff.

Required Qualifications: High school diploma or GED preferred; or appropriate work experience. Texas driver's license and insurability required. Motor vehicle records clearance required. Good employment history in hospitality, construction and/or building maintenance. Experience working independently and following directions. Experience in self-directed work. Ability to understand and communicate safety instructions. Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations. Computer Literacy.

Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of basic construction and routine maintenance and repair procedures. Ability to communicate effectively (verbally). Ability to operate hand and power tools. Ability to operate copy equipment. Ability to handle maintenance supplies in accordance with standard procedures required. Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills. Systematic filing and records maintenance. Forklift Operator Certification. Licensed Electrician, Plumber, HV/AC or other applicable trade skill(s).

Major Responsibilities: Serve as a representative of ESC Region 13, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration, and discretion in all interactions with other members of the educational community and with the public. Coordinate and assist in the completion of the daily or weekly work activities as prescribed by the employer to ensure a program of maintenance that promotes the comfort, health, and safety of clients and staff. Inspect building and grounds, in a timely fashion, for needed repairs and ensure maintenance is undertaken. Correct unsafe conditions in the area and report any conditions that are not correctable to the supervisor immediately. Maintain an inventory of equipment, supplies and repair parts. Coordinate the set up and breakdown of classroom and other meeting rooms. Complete work orders daily. Detect and report needed major repairs on building structures and their systems, including furniture. Assist with equipment, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical. Move, install, assemble, and repair all furniture and equipment as needed to include, but not limited to: reconfiguring cubicles, moving desks, file cabinets, tables, chairs, hanging pictures, mirrors, bulletin board, screens, towel and soap dispensers, and other items as required. Install ceiling and flooring materials. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc. Drive company vehicle for pick-ups and delivery. Maintain or service the company vehicles when needed. Initiate work activities as they occur and/or needed. Coordinate with other departments, as needed, to pick up and/or deliver materials, supplies, mail, packages, etc. Maintain a list and purchase paper goods, supplies, tools and other maintenance needs with the approval of the lead maintenance tech and/or budget manager. Maintain preventative maintenance schedules for facility systems and equipment. Conduct weekly site visits to satellite campuses, perform work as needed. Maintain proper decorum with respect to Flag placement following proper US Flag Code and laws of the State of Texas. Maintain an accurate account of time based on a provided schedule and turn in accurate timesheets on or before the due date. Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions: Follow policies and procedures. Communicates effectively (verbal and written). Follows detailed instructions, policies and procedures. Maintains emotional control. Reading and writing. Works around machinery with moving parts and cutting devices. Inside and outside work, extremes of temperature and humidity. Noise from equipment, cutting devices. Uneven and slippery surfaces, hands in water, biological and chemical exposure. Heavy lifting 50lbs or more and carrying required. Frequent walking short distances. Driving, stooping, sitting, bending, crawling, pulling, reaching, balancing, hearing, speaking, visual acuity and repetitive arm motions. Operation of small hand/power tools. Operation of UTV and Forklift.

Equipment Used: General office equipment to include computer, copiers, printers, and other equipment as requirements change. Hand truck, forklift, utility vehicle, poster meter, calculator, box cutter, dolly, vacuum cleaner, hand tools, power tools, various copiers, collators, hole punch, paper-cutter, and binding machines. UTV, Company vehicles, and Forklift.