Lead Technician - Facilities (Mechanical Services)

About the role

Lead Technician - Facilities is a working supervisor position which performs, plans, and supervises the general maintenance, cleaning, and operations of a school plant, facilities, and grounds. The position is responsible for maintaining the safe operating standards in a school plant on a 24-hour basis and maintaining logs and records as required. Employee in this position are responsible for the correction of minor repairs and initiating work order requests to Facilities Maintenance & Operations.

Responsibilities

• Plans and supervises the general routine and preventative maintenance, and daily operations of school's physical plant and grounds (athletic, lawn, and shrubs) for all facilities in the assigned region area.
• Conducts routine inspections of facilities in assigned areas and reports conditions and develops action plans to correct deficiencies and initiate work orders.
• Initiates work orders, including cost estimates of labor and materials in the computerized management maintenance system (CMMS) that monitors the operational maintenance issues and completion rate of work orders.
• Provides and initiates work for maintaining the Building Maintenance Plan (BMP) for facilities.
• Checks boiler room to determine all equipment is operating properly and reports repairs as needed.
• Inspects buildings, grounds, equipment, and roof drains, and makes minor repairs or initiates work orders for repairs to remedy defective, improper, or inefficient conditions.
• Makes routine repairs, adjustments, and emergency repairs such as clearing clogged plumbing fixtures and replacing electric fuses.
• Checks playground equipment and areas for hazards and unsafe conditions.
• Supervises the removal of snow from walks and parking lots.
• Performs, assigns, and supervises the work of maintenance personnel and assists in the general maintenance activity of a school plant.
• Inspects classrooms, offices, hallways, etc. for proper maintenance and lighting.
• Instructs employees in the proper use of building maintenance equipment and supplies.
• Requisitions and distributes building service materials and prepares reports on work hours and performance.
• Opens, closes, and secures facilities if needed.
• Communicates with school administration on status of work orders and coordinates activities.
• Performs administrative and supervisory duties requiring effective verbal, written, and computer communication skills. Completes written reports as requested.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Five years of practical experience in facilities maintenance and operations of a facility. Direct experience in school plant operations and facilities preferred.
• Plumbing, HVAC, and general contracting certifications are preferred.
• Valid State of Maryland driver's license.
• Proven ability to quickly gain knowledge of relevant Federal and State regulations and guidelines in the areas of facilities and maintenance.
• Proven ability to quickly analyze problems, recommend and implement workable solutions.
• Proven ability to work effectively with principals, teachers, administrators, and the general public.
• Proficient skills in the use of personal computers and relevant design and office applications.
• Proficient in the knowledge and use of technical computer applications.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable building codes and standards, ordinances, and regulations.
• Good interpersonal, presentation, oral, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize ongoing and multiple projects, to address multiple tasks, technical issues, and contingencies at the same time.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with consultants, contractors, and City Schools personnel at all levels.

Pay

Maximum Salary: $53.44 per hour. Minimum Salary: $31.53 per hour. Hiring range: $31.53–$39.53 per hour.

Schedule

Full time.

Benefits

This position is eligible for benefits. Options are available through the City Union of Baltimore (CUB) bargaining union; see http://www.baltimorecityschools.org for details. The position is also affiliated with the City Retirement System.