HEAD FACILITY SERVICEPERSON-GR&MNR/RE/MD

About the role

To perform semi-skilled work in all areas of the plant such as air conditioning, plumbing, hardware, carpentry, grounds, sprinklers, preventative maintenance, and minor repairs. The role involves keeping school furniture, equipment, and utility systems in proper working condition and monitoring the operation of the school's mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare school for daily opening, including opening doors, turning on lights, and ensuring the air conditioning system is working properly.
• Prepare cleaning schedules for custodial staff and provide direct supervision of all custodial personnel; conduct training classes on the proper use of tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Requisition, store, and issue necessary cleaning supplies.
• Perform a variety of repair and maintenance duties, including:
  • Assembling and repairing furniture, building shelves and counters, installing ceiling and wall tile, and installing panels.
  • Repairing, replacing, or installing lamps, tubes, ballasts, receptacles, switches, and light fixtures.
  • Patching and painting surfaces inside and outside of school buildings.
  • Temporarily securing or removing broken glass in windows and doors and boarding up.
  • Repairing sinks, faucets, toilets, sprinkler heads, and replacing short sections of tubing/piping.
  • Monitoring the air conditioning system, replacing filters, and lubricating air handlers.
  • Repairing broken or deteriorated concrete walkways, walls, benches, and curbing.
  • Cleaning and sanitizing drains.
• Receive, unload, and store furniture, equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Monitor requirements for the upkeep of the grounds and sprinkler system; initiate work orders for extensive repairs; mow and trim grass, trees, and shrubs as necessary.
• Practice and ensure continuous safety in the workplace.
• Inform supervisor of needed supplies and recognize building, mechanical, or structural problems requiring servicing or maintenance.
• Complete projects competently and ensure proper recording of time and materials.
• Perform duties requiring extensive physical effort, such as climbing, lifting, and pulling (up to 55 pounds on average).
• Review current developments, literature, and technical sources related to job responsibilities.
• Ensure adherence to safety procedures and perform other duties as required by the principal/administrator or designee.
• Follow federal and state laws, as well as School Board policies.

Requirements

• Standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Educational Development (GED) Testing Program.
• Three (3) years of industrial, commercial, or educational facility experience.
• Extensive knowledge in the proper operation of vacuums, washers, and buffing equipment; ability to train subordinates in these areas.
• Ability to schedule assignments and instruct staff in energy conservation procedures.
• Considerable knowledge of procedures and scheduling for floor care, sanitation, and safeguards against improper use.
• General knowledge of minor maintenance and repairs to buildings, equipment, and grounds.
• Understanding of preventative maintenance principles.
• Ability to use power and hand tools associated with various trades.
• Ability to work effectively from ladders with due regard to safety.
• Able to assume responsibility and accomplish tasks with little or no guidance or supervision.
• Ability to follow both written and oral instructions.
• Completion of Professional and Master Facilities Service job-related training programs conducted by Human Resource Development prior to applying for the position.
• Computer skills as required for the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual skills preferred.

Physical Requirements

Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

Pay

Hourly Rate: $24.78 - $33.50 per hour. New hires will be hired at the minimum of the assigned salary range.

Schedule

261-day work calendar.