What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Maintenance Technician- Dallas Center-Grimes CSD position at Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District?
General Maintenance Technician
SUMMARY: Perform a variety of work in the maintenance and repair of district-owned facilities and equipment. Perform routing and extensive preventative maintenance and repair procedures on buildings, mechanical equipment, and utility services. A qualified person would have a working knowledge of the following trades: HVAC, Plumbing, Electricity, carpentry, snow removal, grounds work, and supporting custodial services when needed. This Position will be On-Call for after-hours emergencies in a rotation with other Operations staff members.
- Performs general preventative, routine, and emergency maintenance work on systems (i.e., plumbing, electrical, HVAC, sewer, lighting, public address, bell, alarm, watering, drainage, etc.)
- Performs general preventative, routine, and emergency maintenance work on systems (i.e., fencing, roofs, paved surfaces, bleachers, playground structures, boilers, fans, compressors, pumps, windows, doors, locks, hinges, closures, furniture, etc.)
Monitors building conditions: reports sanitary/safety violations, figures malfunctions, and damages to facilities; actively participates in emergencies. Ensures that assigned buildings and jobs are secured at the end of the day.
- Analyze, troubleshoot, install, repair, rebuild, adjust, and replace mechanical equipment such as, but not limited to, bearings, motors, heat exchanges, boilers, ventilating and air conditioning compressors, water and valves, humidity control units, coolers, freezers, and exhaust hoods.
- Analyze, troubleshoot, install, repair, rebuild, replace, and adjust electrical and digital control systems. Query and monitor control systems as they relate to energy management and preventative maintenance operations.
- Analyze, troubleshoot, install, repair, rebuild, replace, and adjust physical components of the buildings, such as but not limited to doors, windows, walls, floors, ceilings, shelving, cabinets, whiteboards, desks, chairs, and other physical items that make up the building or are used in the building..
- Order and maintain inventory of parts, equipment, and tools needed to perform the required tasks for this position.
- Assists on a broad variety of projects within the Maintenance and Operations department.
- Cares for, supervises, controls, and protects students in a manner commensurate with assigned duties and responsibilities. Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years of experience in facility maintenance or a Skilled Trade position preferred
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, OR CERTIFICATIONS:
Criminal background check required for hire.
Current Driver's License Required
Ability to complete a pre-hire, post-offer physical examination and pre-work screen. • Bloodborne pathogens, Right to know, Lift Training, and Lockout/Tagout training required
TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:
Advanced mechanical skills, as well as the ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics.
Working knowledge of HVAC systems in a school building
Working knowledge of Plumbing systems in a school building
Working knowledge of Electrical systems in a school building
Working knowledge of construction processes in a school building
Proficient in using hand and power tools
Personal computer and keyboarding skills
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Self-motivated individual who can manage time and projects according to priority and the needs of the district
Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent Policies, and building and department procedures.
Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
Full Job Description: General Maintenance Technician
Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy if the district to provide equal employment opportunity and not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or marital status in its employment and personnel practices. The District will affirmatively recruit women and men, members of diverse racial/ ethnic groups, and persons with disabilities for job categories where the representative groups are under represented.
