General Maintenance Technician II

Position Purpose

Performs general maintenance of school buildings and facilities, including skilled work in the following types of repair: concrete, masonry, flooring, drywall, acoustical ceilings, commercial carpentry, and commercial roofing. Assigned to work a shift.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepares area for concrete by building forms; mixes concrete and finishes surface; repairs broken areas in existing concrete.
• Installs and repairs brick, block, stone, glazed, and ceramic tile.
• Installs new Vinyl Composition Tile (VCT).
• Installs new carpet (stretch and glue when necessary).
• Installs drywall.
• Prepares and lays out areas for new ceiling.
• Hangs wires and installs new grids and board (insulation when necessary).
• Fabricates, repairs, and replaces doors, windows, ceiling, materials, glass, building hardware, screen, plastic, laminate, and other related materials.
• Installs and repairs partitions in restrooms.
• Constructs and repairs outdoor equipment including playground equipment, fences, gates, bleachers, and so forth.
• Assists with the installation and moving of portable buildings, including construction of steps, handicap ramps, walls, and frame work repairs that may involve crawling underneath a building.
• Inspects roofs for leaks; studies problem roofs and recommends best repair option; repairs and maintains roofs.
• Receives and completes work orders.
• Inspects job upon completion, ensures areas are clean, and removes scraps and materials as needed.
• Maintains inventory of District-owned tools, equipment, and materials.
• Performs preventive maintenance of tools and equipment.

Safety

• Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing.
• Operates tools, equipment, and machinery according to established safety procedures.
• Ensures that equipment, and tools are in safe operating condition.
• Corrects unsafe conditions in work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.

Personal Work Relationships

• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and performs as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.

Other Duties As Assigned

Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of District policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Knowledge of proper use of tools of the trade.
• Knowledge of NFPA Fire and Life Safety Codes, Uniform Building Codes, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations, and Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA) codes.
• Knowledge of basic construction and maintenance techniques on the commercial and school building level, including repairs on all components, as well as, preventive maintenance.
• Knowledge of locks and door hardware installation and repair.
• Skill in interpersonal relationships, including using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Skill in coordinating, planning, organizing, leading, and completing projects.
• Ability to read and understand procedure manuals, operating manuals, assembly instructions, safety precautions, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), work orders, and instructions from superiors.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and calculate quantities of materials needed for repairs and framing.
• Ability to lift materials and equipment normally used in the various trades.
• Ability to work at various heights and perform various repairs without supervision.
• Ability to work independently or with a helper depending on workload demands.
• Ability to use software to status work orders, do email, and do word processing.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work, including maintaining attention to details and quality.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written forms.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals; hand tools, hand trucks, dollies and other general maintenance equipment; small hand tools; power tools requiring skill to use safely and accurately; jack and lift equipment; District vehicles.
• Posture: Prolonged walking, sitting, standing, stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; frequent reaching; frequent use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Lifting: Occasional heavy lifting and carrying (in excess of 100 pounds); frequent lifting and carrying in excess of 50 pounds; constantly moving objects in excess of 40 pounds.
• Exerting: Occasional exerting or use of force to move objects in excess of 100 pounds, sometimes with the use of hand tools, hand trucks, dollies or other equipment.
• Environment: Works inside and outside; uncontrolled environments 90% and outside 10% of time; exposure to slippery and uneven walking surfaces; exposure to extreme heat, extreme cold, extremely loud noises, vibrations, dust, poor ventilation, poor lighting, and electrical hazards; works around machinery with moving parts; may work in tight or enclosed spaces; may work alone; regularly works irregular and/or prolonged hours; frequent reaching and feeling while in confined spaces and around objects, which reduce or prevent visibility of what is being touched; occasionally works at heights up to 30 above ground; frequent district wide travel.
• Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position; may require occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours and/or change in shift schedule with little or no advance notice; may work unplanned overtime to respond to emergencies.
• Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions; may require occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours and/or change in shift schedule with little or no advance notice.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Education: Accredited High School diploma, GED, or Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency.
• Certification/License: Clear and valid Texas Drivers License required; Insurable by the Districts insurance carrier required.
• Experience: 5 years related trade experience required; Commercial carpentry and roofing preferred.
• Additional Requirements: Employees must provide necessary personal tools to perform assigned duties. The FWISD is prohibited from replacing stolen or broken personal property.

Insurability Requirements For All Drivers

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• NO positive drug or alcohol tests including pre-employment, random, post-accident or reasonable suspicion.
• Driving and accident record: Valid Texas Department of Public Safety Driver Record Check Type 3A-Certified list of all crashes and violations http://dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/driverrecords.htm
  • NO more than 2 violations during previous 36 months including: moving traffic violations (including no more than 1 preventable accident); failure to provide proof of valid drivers license or proof of insurance; equipment violations.
• NO Driving Under the Influence (DUI) for drug or alcohol.
• NO leaving scene of an accident (bodily injury or physical damage).
• NO vehicular assault, manslaughter, or homicide.
• NO operating a vehicle with suspended or revoked drivers license.
• NO reckless driving, speed contests, drag racing, or highway racing.
• NO use of a vehicle in commission of a felony.
• NO operating a vehicle without owners permission (unauthorized use or grand theft).
• NO permitting an unlicensed person to drive.
• NO speeding more than 20 mph over the posted speed limit.
• NO history of a conviction in a commercial or personal motor vehicle.

Additional restrictions may apply if directed by FWISDs Fleet Insurance Carrier.

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