PRIMARY PURPOSE:

 

Perform scheduled preventative maintenance services on district facilities, equipment, mechanical systems and components. Perform mechanical tasks to keep equipment operating safely and economically.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Education/Certification

• High School Diploma or GED (preferred)
• Valid Texas Drivers License; must be insurable by district’s insurance carrier
• Completion of apprenticeship or technical school/courses preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills

• General knowledge of mechanical maintenance and repairs
• Ability to read and comprehend design drawings
• Ability to operate all types of woodworking machinery
• Ability to operate all types of metal welding and burning tools and equipment preferred
• Ability to transform plans into a completed product
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to operate hand and power tools
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors
• Ability to work independently 
• Ability to diagnose and resolve problems

Experience:

• Experience in structural maintenance field preferred

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Maintain buildings and grounds in top condition to ensure full and productive use of facilities.
• Perform carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and painting work to maintain buildings.
• Plan and organize maintenance and repairs performed on buildings. Responsible for maintaining and improving buildings to meet standards.
• Responsible for building quality control. Inspects facilities and work areas to eliminate deficiencies and improve facilities.
• Travel from site to site; inspect facilities, buildings, and grounds for routine maintenance; prioritize repairs and renovations.
• Requisition building maintenance supplies, material, and equipment; monitor inventory; load and unload supplies, materials and equipment.
• Appropriately operate all equipment and machinery as necessary.
• Load and deliver tables and chairs to special events as necessary.
• Maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency in all maintenance and repair projects.
• Perform preventive maintenance, repair, and installation in connection with electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, and the exterior and interior of buildings.
• Oversee building maintenance contract and service work; process and contract out repair requests.
• Construct, maintain and repair walls, flooring, ceiling, and other construction as necessary.
• Apply protective coating, such as primer and intermediate and finished coats, to prepared surfaces and painting.
• Provide instruction/training to department Team members concerning approved equipment preventative maintenance procedures.
• Models behavior that promotes a positive organizational climate.
• Provides assistance in organization of maintenance tasks.
• Assists in advancing the mission, vision, goals, and strategic plan for the district.
• Provides effective communication with staff and campus personnel.
• Maintains an effective system of communication among department maintenance staff and campuses.
• Responds to all maintenance issues appropriately.
• Manages, maintains, and runs reports of the work order system as needed.
• Assists with coordinating the installation of new equipment.
• Follow all LPISD and Maintenance Department safety procedures. 
• Comply with by all policies and procedures.
• Assume responsibility for safe operation and care of assigned service vehicle tools and equipment.
• Coordinate, organize and complete daily assignments assuming responsibility for proper documentation regarding assigned task, work orders and procurement of supplies.
• Assists with the department's maintenance and equipment budget, as needed.
• Seeks, accepts, and responds to evaluative feedback from peers and supervisors.
• Exhibits good judgment.
• Continually improves and updates knowledge of the district's facilities and operations.
• Completes duties as assigned by the designated Foreman or Executive Director of Support Services.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervise staff assigned, as needed.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

 

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; small hand tools; ladder; mechanical and electrical testing equipment; small truck or van. Power, hand and pneumatic tools, drills, saws, shears, snips, refrigerant pressure gauges, multi-meters, testers, leak detectors, man lifts, scaffolds and ladders and two-way communication devices.

 

Posture: Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

 

Motion: Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent driving. Walking over rough or uneven surfaces

 

Lifting: Frequent moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 pounds)

 

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; work around moving objects or vehicles; work alone; may work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours; frequent districtwide travel

 

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress