Construction and Maintenance Person

Maintenance Technician

Performs routine and emergency repairs to district equipment and facilities. General areas of craftsmanship include, but are not limited to, carpentry and construction, masonry, electrical, plumbing, and/or vehicle maintenance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Performs a variety of semi-skilled maintenance related activities; assists with assuring facilities are maintained in safe operation conditions.

Picks up, moves, transports, delivers, assembles and arrange various furniture, materials and equipment

Reports to department supervisor any repairs needed or equipment replacement required

Constructs and repairs wood structures, maintains walls and patches holes as needed, applies paint to buildings and facilities as needed

Assist journeyman level craft persons with maintenance repairs, equipment installation and remodeling projects related to various phases of carpentry, electrical, mechanical, and/or painting

Repairs wood and chain link fences

Repairs and replaces playground equipment

Replaces light bulbs, fluorescent tubes and ballasts

Paints walls and benches

Unclogs, repairs and replaces restricted plumbing fixtures

Operates and maintains a variety of tools and equipment including saws, drills and a variety of hand and power tools; cleans and cares for tools and equipment used on the job

May drive a vehicle in the course of completing assignments

Performs a variety of jobs that constitute physical labor

Assists with custodial, warehouse and mailroom activities when assigned, as needed

Properly uses maintenance equipment and chemicals; reads labels on chemicals and M.S.D.S. (Material Safety Data Sheets) to ensure safe use, storage and handling of all maintenance related chemicals

Demonstrates responsibility for the safety of others, and in the use of materials and equipment; follows safe work procedures; ensures proper safety precautions, regulations, and industrial hygiene practices are observed

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of carpentry/construction, electrical, plumbing and/or building maintenance

Strong organizational skills and the ability to follow directions ad adhere to timelines

Ability to operate power tools, hand tools, test meters and other related equipment

Ability to perform manual tasks requiring moderate physical strength

Knowledge of modern methods, materials, and equipment used in maintenance and custodial work

Ability to recognize potential safety problems and to take steps to prevent hazards

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations

Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents and community members

Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws, district procedures and Board policies

Ability to handle confrontation and conflict without an emotional response

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Minimum of three years of training and experience in carpentry/construction, electrical, plumbing or building maintenance

Any equivalent combination of training, education and experience that meets minimum requirements

Douglas Unified School District