GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Maintenance And Repair Services Leader

Primary Purpose: Responsible for on-site leadership of maintenance and repair services for assigned district facilities or specific trades area. Assist director of maintenance to maintain the physical school plant in a condition of operating excellence so it may be fully used at all times.

Qualifications:

• Clear and valid Texas driver's license
• Specific knowledge of one craft used in building repair and maintenance including carpentry; electrical repair; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning; painting; or plumbing
• General knowledge of other crafts used in building repair and maintenance
• Ability to direct and supervise personnel
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations
• Effective organizational, communications, and interpersonal skills
• Supervisory experience preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Facilities Maintenance and Repair:

• Assign work to craft personnel and oversee completion.
• Initiate contract repair when work cannot be performed by district staff.
• Assign priority to maintenance work orders and process them.
• Work cooperatively with principals and facilities managers to schedule and complete repairs.
• Estimate cost of repair and maintenance projects including labor, materials, and other related costs.
• Perform repairs and assist skilled workers to complete repairs as needed.

Inspection:

• Inspect all district buildings and facilities and initiate repairs as needed.
• Conduct on-site inspection of completed repair projects.
• Monitor and inspect contract work.

Safety:

• Provide training and orientation to all skilled workers in safety procedures and proper use of tools and equipment.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing.
• Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
• Follow established procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding facilities.

Inventory and Equipment:

• Prepare, implement, and maintain preventive maintenance schedules for tools and equipment.
• Ensure maintenance is completed and equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Recommend replacement of existing equipment when necessary.
• Conduct regular inventory of physical equipment and supplies and maintain accurate records.
• Order tools, equipment, and supplies as needed.

Other:

• Respond to after-hours emergency calls as needed.
• Assist in the preparation of department budget.
• Assist in recruiting, screening, selection, training, and evaluation of maintenance employees.
• Maintain accurate information for payroll reporting (timecards, tardiness, and absenteeism).
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Monitor the work and issue work assignments to skilled maintenance workers, including carpenter, electrician; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) technician; painter; and plumber.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Small hand tools; power tools; light truck or van

Posture: Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; work in tiring and uncomfortable positions

Motion: Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders/scaffolding, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent driving

Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis

Environment: Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, noise, vibration; exposure to chemical and electrical hazards; work around machinery with moving parts; may work alone; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours; frequent districtwide travel

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress

Salary: $19.90 - $28.32 240 days