District Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Family: Operations Services

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Department: Maintenance

Typical Work Year: 12 months

SUMMARY Assist district maintenance and custodial staff with maintaining electrical, HVAC, grounds, and the physical appearance and operational efficiency of all buildings and related components. Maintain a safe, comfortable, and secure learning environment for students, staff, and the public.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The frequency and percentage of time of duties may vary based on building or department needs.

• Perform required maintenance repairs as assigned by supervisor, including painting, moving furniture, hanging items on walls, repairing/maintaining sprinklers, and general maintenance repairs.
• Perform grounds work, including mowing, weed eating, trimming, policing grounds for trash.
• Assist with electrical repairs and maintenance.
• Assist with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning repairs and maintenance. Replace filters.
• Assist with clearing pipes, welding projects, and other plumbing projects.
• Assist with the repair and maintenance of wood work and furniture throughout the District.
• Complete daily reports.
• Deliver requested maintenance supplies to school sites. Pick up items for disposal.
• Perform arborist duties to include tree and stump removal and branch trimming.
• Perform substitute custodial duties as needed.
• Carry facilities on call phone and respond after-hours emergencies during “on call” status.
• Perform snow removal duties during the day and in response to emergency call-in situations.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be able to work independently. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING High school diploma or equivalent. Asbestos awareness training required within six months after hire.

EXPERIENCE 5 years’ experience in work of a mechanical nature, including experience with power and hand tools preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS: Valid Colorado driver’s license required. Successful Criminal Background Check required for hire.

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

• Ability to perform math computations needed in trade.
• Oral and written communication skills. Basic math skills.
• Ability to acquire skills necessary to operate various types of cleaning equipment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changes without notice.
• Skill and ability to use basic wood shop equipment including hand and stationary tools.
• Mechanical aptitude and understanding of systems processes.
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, and building/department procedures.
• Ability to grow and develop knowledge, skills, and attitude through professional development.
• 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.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:

• Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals.
• Operating knowledge and experience with wood shop equipment and power tools.
• Responsible for appropriate and efficient use of repair parts and tools provided by the District.
• Operating knowledge of and experience with snow removal equipment

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS & DIRECTION/GUIDANCE:

Reports to: Director of Operations

Direct Reports: This job has no supervisory responsibilities

BUDGET AND/OR RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITY:

• Work within the prescribed budget. Maintain supplies, inventories, and equipment at the direction of Director of Operations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Contract: 260 Days

Salary: Starting at $18.00-$22.00/hour. Negotiable based on current salary scale, experience, and education.

Bennett School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, Bennett School District 29J does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, need for special education services, or any other reason protected by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public.

The following person has been identified as the compliance officer and Title IX Coordinator for the district:

Ramie Dillingham, Human Resources Director

Bennett School District 29J

805 Washington Way

Bennett, CO 80102

720-500-1495 ext. 8202

rdillingham@bsd29j.com