Area Maintenance Technician (388609C)

Reports to: Director for Maintenance

Supervises: None

Term of Employment: 12 months

Salary: Area Maintenance/Grounds Technician - 62

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Qualifications:

Graduation from high school or equivalent

Considerable experience in one or more of the trades common to building maintenance

Valid North Carolina driver's license

Maintain a school electrical license

Ability to read and understand written orders and labeling

Ability to work with ladders and heights over 8' in a safe manner

Ability to work in tight or confined spaces in a safe manner

Must either possess or obtain State Pesticide License for all disciplines within six months of employment, and all licenses must be continuously maintained

Must have general knowledge of computer applications

Essential Job Functions:

Provides maintenance support to the assigned school in the absence of the Area Maintenance Technician

Replaces light bulbs and ballasts, receptacles, and switches as needed

Changes filters on HVAC systems on routine schedule as needed

Helps assist Area Maintenance Technicians if needed

Checks and cleans off roofs and gutters as needed

Installs bulletin boards, dry erase boards, etc. as needed

Maintains bathroom fixtures and plumbing as needed

Performs light carpentry and electrical repairs as needed

Repairs desks, chairs and other furniture and equipment as necessary

Replaces glass in windows and doors as needed

Performs minor repairs to school equipment as needed

Performs repairs to roofs, gutters and drains as needed

Performs small repairs to drywall as needed

Replaces floor and ceiling tiles as needed

Checks and replaces belts on equipment as needed

Oils and greases pumps and motors as needed

Responds to after hour emergencies as requested

Performs related tasks as required

Maintains active certifications and improves knowledge by attendance at workshops

Maintains herbicide records of when and where pesticides are applied

Maintains correct labeling on all herbicide containers

Communicates with staff and school administrators to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Ensures that all herbicides used on school district properties are in compliance with school district policies

Keeps current herbicide labels and material safety data sheets

Informs administrators of pre-notification and posting requirements as it applies to herbicide application

Assists in all pest management in and around campuses as needed

Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Physical and Cognitive Requirements:

The major physical and cognitive requirements listed below are applicable to this job classification within Moore County Schools.

Work in this classification is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.

Must be able to:

walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel and crouch

work in various inside and outside environments being subjected to weather changes, noise, vibrations, job hazards and atmospheric conditions

use visual acuity required for depth perception and color perception

visually inspect small defects and/or small parts

use a variety of measuring devices

assemble or fabricate parts at or within arm’s length

operate machines, motor vehicles, hand tools and job specific equipment and tools

determine the accuracy and thoroughness of work

observe general surroundings and activities

hear sufficiently to accurately perceive information at normally spoken word levels

use communication by means of spoken word to express or exchange ideas

safely work in situations of exposure to blood borne pathogens which may require specialized personal protective equipment