What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at Portsmouth School Department?
Maintenance
Position Purpose:
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Buildings & Grounds, to maintain school buildings and building and grounds in orderly, neat, safe and operable condition.
Essential Performance Responsibilities:
Education:
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
Pay Rate: Follow Negotiated Pay Rate (See Custodial Supervisor Agreement)
Position Purpose:
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Buildings & Grounds, to maintain school buildings and building and grounds in orderly, neat, safe and operable condition.
Essential Performance Responsibilities:
- Responsible for performing all aspect of repairs and maintenance work, landscape work, and snow removal for all school buildings and grounds system wide.
- Perform any and all duties as directed from the Facilities Buildings & Grounds and/or his designee.
- Knowledge of building systems; electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and power plant operations.
- Must be able to perform minor electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and power plant repairs.
- Must be able to perform minor and major carpentry repairs including painting.
- Heavy lifting of objects from 50 lbs. or more.
- Work requires the ability to stoop, bend, reach, grab with arms and hands, manual dexterity, and on your feet for 8 hours.
- Working knowledge of how to care for, operation, & use of power tools & equipment.
- Able to work independent or with minimal supervision.
- Able to perform all aspects of snow removal 24/7 during and non-school hours.
- Ability to perform and knowledge of all aspects of landscaping.
- Will be trained to layout and paint athletic fields.
- Ability to work at various heights including ladders, aerial lifts, staging, and roofs.
- Able to respond to call-ins and emergency after hours and weekends.
- Will be issued an Ipad and cell phone to conduct day to day operations.
- Operates a vehicle, services, cleans vehicle/equipment.
- Must have a valid state Driver’s license.
- Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used.
- Wears appropriate safety gear.
- Frequent travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required.
- Ability to withstand heights and work in crawl spaces.
- Typical risks associated with using tools of the trade.
- Occasional strenuous physical work.
- Occasional work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
Education:
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
- High School Diploma.
- Successful experience in building and grounds maintenance, and repair.
- Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.
Pay Rate: Follow Negotiated Pay Rate (See Custodial Supervisor Agreement)
