TJJD - Maintenance Specialist V (GNS)

About the role

We are committed to transforming lives and building safer communities by working collaboratively, communicating openly, and upholding the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. Our team models accountability, transparency, and respect, taking proactive steps to ensure the physical and emotional safety of youth, staff, and the community.

Job Description

Performs advanced (senior-level) construction, restoration, renovation, and maintenance work. Work involves building repair, renovation, restoration, and alteration using skills in electrical, electronics, HVAC, refrigeration, finish carpentry, plumbing, auto mechanics, and painting. Performs preventive maintenance inspections of equipment, daily services, and equipment repair. In the absence of the Maintenance Manager, may supervise and direct the maintenance department. Leads on construction, maintenance, or repair projects.

Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for use of initiative and independent judgment. May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per work week and be on-call.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and direction to assigned crews to ensure timely completion of work orders and assigned projects.
• Requisitions materials, supplies, and equipment for assigned tasks in compliance with procurement procedures; and maintains records of materials and supplies used.
• Performs preventative maintenance and repairs on all systems and equipment according to manufacturer recommendations.
• Performs advanced skilled repairs to systems equipment such as plumbing, masonry, welding, carpentry, electronic, electric, and HVAC.
• Performs inspections of equipment, operating machinery, systems, building accessories, and appliances to ensure proper maintenance and repair.
• Designs, assembles, installs, repairs, and maintains modular furniture.
• Provides on-the-job training to ensure proper procedures and policies are followed.
• Assists in planning, scheduling, and supervising all assigned maintenance work to ensure completion according to TJJD policy.
• May act in the capacity of the Maintenance Manager in his/her absence.
• Performs a variety of related duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent. Four (4) years of full-time wage earning experience in maintenance mechanic or related building construction experience, such as welding, plumbing, automotive and small appliance repair, landscaping, painting, air conditioning, building trades, carpentry, electrical/electronic repair, or other maintenance related field.

Preferred: One hundred (100) hours of approved and documented maintenance continuing education credits/hours in seminars, workshops, classrooms, or documented study. Certification in at least one major skill field such as HVAC, plumbing, welding, or construction.

Qualifications

Vocational education may substitute for experience on a basis of 30 semester hours for one year of experience. Completed course hours of undergraduate study may substitute for up to four years of experience on a basis of 30 course hours for one year of experience. Pro-rated part-time experience may satisfy the experience requirement.

Note: Any degree, diploma, high school equivalent, or course hours required to meet minimum qualifications must be from an accredited educational institution.

Skills

Knowledge of: Construction, repair, maintenance, and operation of buildings, equipment, and utility systems. Building materials. Welding procedures and techniques. Fire and safety regulations. Plumbing, HVAC systems, sanitation, carpentry, skilled painting, and/or electrical systems. TJJD maintenance procedures.

Skill in: Equipment and electronic maintenance. Selecting appropriate tools and equipment. Troubleshooting situations to determine appropriate actions to resolve problems. Using service equipment and testing devices to maintain facility components and equipment.

Ability to: Organize preventive maintenance programs. Apply proper methods, techniques, and procedures in the maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment. Work from and interpret drawings, diagrams, blueprints, sketches, and computerized work orders. Use a computer and applicable software. Work with minimum supervision. Estimate materials needed and usage. Maintain records and process work orders. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Train and supervise others. Work in excess of 40 hours per work week and be on-call.