Maintenance Technician - General

Maintenance Technician IV Carpenter Facilities Worker

Non-Exempt

Twelve-month employment

This is highly skilled journey-level work in the construction or in maintenance and repair of all facilities, grounds and equipment throughout the Pittsylvania County School System. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Maintenance Director.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required:

• Graduation from high school or general education (GED) certificate; four years of experience or demonstrated ability in at least one building trade (painting, locksmith, flooring, masonry, small engine or appliance repair) or general building or grounds maintenance; or any combination of experience and training that would provide the following knowledge, abilities or skills:
• Thorough knowledge of the methods, tools, materials and practices of the various trades;
• Thorough knowledge of local, State and Federal building and safety codes;
• Thorough knowledge of shop equipment and safety procedures;
• Ability to comply with all the safety rules and regulations of the trade;
• Ability to read and write and to work from blueprints and specifications;
• Ability to use computers for work orders, e-mail, and ordering materials;
• Skill in the application of methods, techniques and tools used in the various trades, for new construction, maintenance and repairs;
• Skill in the care and use of tools, equipment and materials of the trade.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and, may require, a valid Virginia commercial driver's license. Requires journeyman certification in State regulated trade or equivalent combination of education and experience at a master trade level.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects; tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 125 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The employee frequently works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk or electrical shock, and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Other job functions include, but not limited to, the following:

• Perform highly skilled facilities and grounds maintenance work using a variety of materials, tools, equipment and techniques;
• Perform skilled work with electric and gasoline tools and equipment;
• Operate large trucks and heavy equipment, as necessary, to perform various maintenance activities;
• Perform other trades work, as necessary, for the successful completion of work orders or projects;
• Lead or instruct lower level employees in the techniques of the various trades and in the use, care and operation of tools and materials of the trade;
• Build and tear down scaffolding;
• Perform preventive maintenance checks and repairs to all building and grounds systems;
• Communicate with principals and school staff;
• Coordinate work orders and shop activities with schools and other trades;
• Attend classes to continuously improve knowledge and keep abreast of changing technology;
• Respond to emergency duty assignments when required;
• Perform material ordering and record keeping duties;
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Pittsylvania County Schools reserves the right to fill positions pursuant to School Board Policy GBN, Staff Hiring Procedures.