General Maintenance Craftsman II

About the role

Perform skilled work which can include; maintenance, repair, modification, installation and construction, on one or more of the following maintenance crews: carpet and tile, filters, door fabrication, filters, furniture, glass, locks, masonry, plasterer-painter, roofing, and shades and blinds, and sign fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate projects, determine feasibility, scope of work, estimates material, and personnel requirements.
• Inspect work performed by contractors and internal staff; evaluate and make recommendations to supervisor.
• Maintain the maintenance requirements of assigned schools/facilities in a geographic zone through work orders, preventative maintenance requirements, emergency calls, etc.
• Read and interpret blueprints, plans, specifications and drawings to determine job requirements.
• Operate work truck and supervise accompanying personnel.
• Communicate with dispatch, other craftsmen, supervisor, and administrative staff.
• Communicate and coordinate work with other trades as necessary.
• Collaborate with school personnel regarding job requests and outcomes.
• Operate tools and equipment associated with the trade.
• Maintain accurate work order records and parts inventory.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace.
• Evaluate equipment and building systems.
• Procure parts and services with vendors.
• Coincide warranty repairs.
• Perform related work as required.

Requirements

• Carpet/Tile Craftsman II: Repair and replace various flooring systems such as, carpet, vinyl, VCT, linoleum, and ceramic tile.
• Filters Craftsman II: Install filters in HVAC equipment in school buildings and facilities.
• Door Fabrication Craftsman II: Replace and fabricate frames and doors.
• Door and Glass Craftsman II: Repair and replace overhead doors, security gates, rollup fire doors, and partition walls.
• Locks Craftsman II: Cut and duplicate keys.
• Masonry Craftsman II: Maintain inventory of masonry materials.
• Roofing Craftsman II: Evaluate conditions of existing roof systems.
• Shades and Blinds Craftsman II: Manufacture and install window shades and blinds.
• Sign Fabrication Craftsman II: Design, fabricate, and install signs for schools and equipment.

Skills

Thorough knowledge of the common practices, tools, terminology and safety precautions of a trade; knowledge of the use and characteristics of common building materials; ability to use and operate tools and machinery associate with trade; thorough knowledge of hazards and safe precautions associated with the trade; ability to plan, organize and successfully complete multiple, unrelated simultaneous projects; ability to provide and follow oral and written instructions; demonstrate leadership and organizational skills; ability to estimate material and time required for various jobs; ability to interpret technical documents, drawings, blueprints, etc.; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or completion of a vocational program and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in the trade.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, crouching, climbing, grasping, fingering, repetitive motion, reaching, and driving.
• Occasional sitting, balancing, kneeling, and crawling.
• Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, fumes, gases, unpleasant odors, extreme vibrations, hazards such as moving vehicles, electric current, moving mechanical parts, etc. and/or loud noises.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and over 50 pounds occasionally.
• Requires timely and regular adherence to established work schedules.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid driver's license.

Salary Range

Hourly rate range: $21.48-$31.34

Compensation will be based on job-related creditable years of full-time, verified work experience. The entry-level rate will be awarded at the time of hire. Upon the return of employment verification forms from the candidate's current and previous employers, the rate will be adjusted if creditable full-time experience is confirmed.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid life insurance
• Paid sick/annual leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development
• Membership in the Virginia Retirement System

Application Information

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Alternative formats of this application which may include taped, Braille, or large print materials are available upon request for individuals with disabilities. Call or write the Department of Human Resources, Virginia Beach City Public Schools, 2512 George Mason Drive, P.O. Box 6038, Virginia Beach, VA 23456-0038. Telephone: (757) 263-1133 (voice); (757) 263-1240 (TDD) or email at: vbcpshr@vbschools.com.