Grounds Maintenance Technician

About the Employer

Qualifications

Clear and valid Texas driver's license
• Education/Certification:

Experience

• One year experience in general building maintenance

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Knowledge of basic construction and routine maintenance and repair procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbally)
• Ability to operate hand and power tools
• Ability to work independently

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Repairing woodwork; + Replacing electrical switches, fixtures, and motors; + Painting, repairing, and replacing plumbing fixtures and drainage systems; + And replacing broken glass.
• Assist skilled workers with repair and maintenance of district facilities, including:
• Inspect building exterior and interior, playground equipment, and grounds; perform maintenance and minor repairs.
• Detect and report needed major repairs on building structures and their systems, including lockers, furniture, and equipment.
• Complete repairs as directed on work orders or by maintenance foreman.
• Assist with mowing and detailing of district grounds.
• Move, install, assemble, and repair all school furniture and playground equipment as needed.
• Hang pictures, mirrors, blackboards, bulletin boards, projection screens, towel dispensers, soap dispensers, and other items as required.
• Install door and window assemblies and hardware, including window glass and screens.
• Install ceiling and flooring materials.

Driving

• Operate light truck to transport furniture and equipment throughout district.

Safety

Operate equipment and use tools according to established safety procedures. + Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor. + Maintain tools and equipment and perform preventive maintenance as required.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing.

Other

• Maintain confidentiality
• Maintain positive and effective communications and relationships with supervisors and colleagues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Tools/Equipment Used

Small hand tools, power tools, and measuring tools; + Light truck or van

Posture

Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion

Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders/scaffolding, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; Frequent driving

Lifting

Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis

Environment

Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; Frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and materials, noise, vibration, and electrical hazards; Work around machinery with moving parts; May work alone; Regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours; frequent districtwide travel

Mental Demands

Maintain emotional control under stress