Maintenance Technician IV
Grade
DESCRIPTION :
Perform skilled maintenance, repair and construction of District buildings and equipment in one or more craft or trade; lead other Maintenance Technicians as necessary;
work independently in advanced trades such as electrical, plumbing, steam fitter, electrical motor repair, welding and engine rebuilding.
JOB SUMMARY :
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Perform a variety of skilled work in the maintenance and repair of District facilities and equipment; prioritize, schedule, assign and coordinate the work of assigned staff to accomplish a wide variety of duties related to the building trades.
- Perform various refrigeration, plumbing and heating-related duties; cut, thread, assemble and lay pipe; assist in the purchase, installation, repair and maintenance of various plumbing, heating and air conditioning fixtures;
perform welding and metal fabrication; diagnose and repair electronic ignition systems for heaters, furnaces and hot water heaters.
Assist in the purchase, installation, maintenance and repair of electrical wiring and fixtures; perform trouble-shooting to repair or replace fans and motors;
perform repairs to motors, bells, clocks and lighting circuits and to communication and audio-visual equipment.
- Estimate cost of labor and materials for work orders; obtain competitive prices for equipment and supplies needed by the District.
- Perform skilled maintenance and repair on mechanical and electrical equipment; test and replace circuits; coordinate emergency repairs and large complex projects;
troubleshoot and correct defective switches, receptacles, ballasts and other wiring; perform routine mechanical and electrical maintenance.
Operate a variety of equipment and machines including saws, drill presses and various hand and power tools to perform repair and maintenance work;
maintain tools and equipment in a safe, clean and proper working condition.
- Assure compliance with appropriate safety practices and procedures and with applicable federal, State and local codes, regulations and requirements.
- Maintain various records related to labor, materials and work orders.
- Purchase tools, equipment and materials; operate light trucks to pick up and deliver equipment and supplies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Maintain regular attendance.
QUALIFICATIONS : KNOWLEDGE OF :
KNOWLEDGE OF :
- Trade tools, equipment, materials, methods and techniques used in skilled and general maintenance and repair involving at least one of the following : electrical, heating and air conditioning, locksmithing, plumbing, carpentry, painting, welding or automotive mechanic.
- Appropriate health and safety precautions and procedures.
- Technical aspects of field of specialty.
- Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
- Basic record-keeping techniques.
- Requirements of maintaining school buildings in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
- Federal, State and local building codes and regulations.
ABILITY TO :
- Perform a wide variety of skilled journey-level work in the maintenance and repair of District facilities and equipment.
- Prioritize, schedule, assign and review work.
- Train and provide work direction to assigned personnel in the performance of a wide variety of duties related to the building trades.
- Interpret, explain and apply codes, rules and regulations involved in assigned maintenance activities.
- Effectively and safely operate a variety of assigned tools and equipment.
- Interpret blueprints, shop drawings, sketches and work orders to others.
- Understand and follow oral and written directions.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Estimate labor and materials costs.
- Make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately.
- Work independently with little direction.
- Meet schedules and time lines.
- Maintain routine records.
- Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
- Operate a District vehicle and perform heavy physical labor.
- Lift heavy objects.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :
High School Diploma or Certificate and four years journey-level experience in one or more trades areas.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS :
- Valid Kentucky Plumber's License
- Valid Kentucky driver's license.
WORKING CONDITIONS :
- Work is performed while standing, sitting and / or walking.
- Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
- Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
- Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.
- Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium weights, up to pounds
- Requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes and gases.