What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at Maintenance Department?
DEFINITION OF POSITION: The Maintenance Technician performs a variety of craft and technical maintenance tasks, both general and specialized, in support of the Maintenance Department.
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Maintenance Supervisor
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in general building/grounds maintenance services
- Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (including WSHP maintenance and repair) systems related to HVAC
- Possess a current, valid driver's license
- Available to work hours outside of normal shift (emergency, snow removal, and other after hours activities)
- Be in good physical condition, lifting and carrying over 50 pounds is required
- Possess or obtain a current, valid first aid and CPR card within one month of employment or at next available district training
- Possess, or be able to obtain, a valid state driver’s license with C.D.L. endorsements of class B, passenger, S endorsement and air brake restriction removed within 3 months of hire
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in one or more of the following trades: HVAC, class III boiler, landscape and grounds, pesticide and fertilizer application, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting and/or construction
- Experience operating a tractor, backhoe, ATV, truck and power equipment
- License, certification or equivalent training in one or more of the following trades: HVAC, asbestos abatement, class III boiler (or greater), landscape and grounds, pesticide and fertilizer application, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and/or carpentry
- Ability to work with electronic components including P.A. systems and building clocks
- Experience with computer/digital controls related to HVAC
- Ability to read building mechanical drawings and prints
ESSENTIAL JOB-RELATED ACTIVITIES:
- Perform building/facilities maintenance functions and necessary specialized maintenance tasks as required
- Perform repairs, installation of equipment, and structural improvements of buildings and grounds as required
- Perform summer facilities and grounds maintenance activities
- Perform maintenance painting jobs throughout the district (possible occasional swing shift)
- Assist in winter snow removal activities coordinating with the building principals and building custodians
- Assist with, when necessary, student transportation
- Assist with the delivery of food and supplies to schools for the Nutrition Services Department
- Safely operate and work from ladders and lifts
- Perform specialized craftwork associated with repair, installation, and maintenance of equipment/facilities in accordance with WISHA and OSHA specifications and local/state building codes
- Perform and/or assist with the following grounds maintenance functions: fertilizing, aerating, top dressing, and over-seeding of grounds; licensed/certified in application of herbicides, solid/liquid fertilizers, and rodent baits/insect sprays; planning, planting and care of shrubs, trees, and other cover vegetation for erosion control and windbreak purposes; pruning and cultivation of shrubs and trees; lining and marking of playing fields and sterilization of appropriate areas; and irrigation of lawns, shrubs and cultivated areas utilizing automatic underground water systems and manual sprinkler/hose methods
- Perform scheduled maintenance and repair on vehicles, tractors, mowers, and underground water/irrigation systems
- Troubleshoot and repair small two and four-cycle gas engines
- Perform materials/supplies procurement and help to maintain applicable records
- Work positively with a wide variety of people both inside and outside of the organization
- Work with colleagues in a collaborative manner
- Meet multiple demands in pressure situations and maintain high levels of quality work
- Maintain confidentiality
- Deal with district employees, other agencies and the public in a positive and productive manner
- Communicate clearly, orally and in writing
- Work with minimal supervision and be flexible
- Perform other duties as required/assigned
TERMS OF CONTRACT:
- Salary: Unrepresented Classified Employee, Maintenance Technician: $31.01 - $36.63 per hour
- Length of Contract: 8 hours/day (7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.), 260 days/year
- Benefits/Leaves: Medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability coverage is provided through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year. Retirement benefits are provided through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Additional benefits may include sick/emergency leave and personal leave as per board policy.
The Pullman School District Board of Directors and the Pullman School District shall provide equal educational opportunity and treatment for all students in all aspects of the academic and activities programs without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation (including gender expression or identity), marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, participation in the Boy Scouts of America or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The district will provide equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. District programs will be free from sexual harassment. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent, (509) 332-3144, compliancecoord@psd267.org, and Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Assistant Director of Special Services (509) 332-3144, compliancecoord@psd267.org. 240 SE Dexter Street, Pullman, WA 99163. Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in the application process by contacting the Personnel Coordinator at (509) 332-3584. Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR): https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html. Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint: https://www.pullmanschools. org/hib-discrimination
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Salary : $31 - $37