General Maintenance Technician I

General Maintenance Technician I

Reports to: Foreperson - General Maintenance
PC#: 4607-20
Pay Grade: 803
Duty Days: 244
Salary Range: $36,112 - $43,491
FSLA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Purpose

Assists in general maintenance of school buildings and facilities. Assists the skilled General Maintenance Technician II's and III's in the following types of repair: concrete, masonry, flooring, drywall, acoustical ceilings, commercial carpentry, and commercial roofing. Assigned to work a shift.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Prepares area for concrete by building forms; mixes concrete and finishes surface; repairs broken areas in existing concrete.
• Installs and repairs brick, block, stone, glazed, and ceramic tile.
• Installs new Vinyl Composition Tile (VCT).
• Installs new carpet (stretch and glue when necessary).
• Installs drywall.
• Prepares and lays out areas for new ceiling.
• Hangs wires and installs new grids and board (insulation when necessary).
• Fabricates, repairs, and replaces doors, windows, ceiling, materials, glass, building hardware, screen, plastic, laminate, and other related materials.
• Installs and repairs partitions in restrooms.
• Constructs and repairs outdoor equipment including playground equipment, fences, gates, bleachers, and so forth.
• Assists with the installation and moving of portable buildings, including construction of steps, handicap ramps, walls, and frame work repairs that may involve crawling underneath a building.
• Inspects roofs for leaks; studies problem roofs and recommends best repair option; repairs and maintains roofs.
• Receives and completes work orders.
• Inspects job upon completion, ensures areas are clean, and removes scraps and materials as needed.
• Maintains inventory of District-owned tools, equipment, and materials.
• Performs preventive maintenance of tools and equipment.

Safety

• Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing. Operates tools, equipment, and machinery according to established safety procedures.
• Ensures that equipment, and tools are in safe operating condition.
• Corrects unsafe conditions in work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.

Personal Work Relationships

• All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and acts as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.

Other Duties as Assigned

• Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of District policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Knowledge of proper use of tools of the trade.
• Knowledge of NFPA Fire and Life Safety Codes, Uniform Building Codes, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations, and Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA) codes.
• Knowledge of basic construction and maintenance techniques on the commercial and school building level, including repairs on all components, as well as, preventive maintenance.
• Knowledge of locks and door hardware installation and repair.
• Skill in interpersonal relationships, including using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Skill in coordinating, planning, organizing, leading, and completing projects.
• Ability to read and understand procedure manuals, operating manuals, assembly instructions, safety precautions, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), work orders, and instructions from superiors.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and calculate quantities of materials needed for repairs and framing.
• Ability to lift materials and equipment normally used in the various trades.
• Ability to work at various heights and perform various repairs without supervision.
• Ability to work independently or with a helper depending on workload demands.
• Ability to use software to status work orders, do email, and do word processing.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work, including maintaining attention to details and quality.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written forms.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Travel Requirements

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals; hand tools, hand trucks, dollies and other general maintenance equipment; small hand tools; power tools requiring skill to use safely and accurately; jack and lift equipment; District vehicles.
• Posture: Prolonged walking, sitting, standing, stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; frequent reaching; frequent use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Lifting: Occasional heavy lifting and carrying (in excess of 100 pounds); frequent lifting and carrying in excess of 50 pounds; constantly moving objects in excess of 40 pounds.
• Exerting: Occasional exerting or use of force to move objects in excess of 100 pounds, sometimes with the use of hand tools, hand trucks, dollies or other equipment.
• Environment: Works inside and outside; uncontrolled environments 90% and outside 10% of time; exposure to slippery and uneven walking surfaces; exposure to extreme heat, extreme cold, extremely loud noises, vibrations, dust, poor ventilation, poor lighting, and electrical hazards; works around machinery with moving parts; may work in tight or enclosed spaces; may work alone; regularly works irregular and/or prolonged hours; frequent reaching and feeling while in confined spaces and around objects, which reduce or prevent visibility of what is being touched; occasionally works at heights up to 30' above ground; frequent district wide travel.
• Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position; may require occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours and/or change in shift schedule with little or no advance notice; may work unplanned overtime to respond to emergencies.
• Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions; may require occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours and/or change in shift schedule with little or no advance notice.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Education: Accredited High School diploma, GED, or Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency.
• Certification/License:
• Clear and valid Texas Driver's License required;
• Insurable by the District's insurance carrier required.

• Experience:
• 2 years related trade experience required;
• Commercial carpentry and roofing preferred.

• Additional Requirements: Employees must provide necessary personal tools to perform assigned duties. The FWISD is prohibited from replacing stolen or broken personal property.

INSURABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL DRIVERS

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• NO positive drug or alcohol tests including pre-employment, random, post-accident or reasonable suspicion.
• Driving and accident record:
• Valid Texas Department of Public Safety Driver Record Check Type 3A-Certified list of all crashes and violations
• NO more than 2 violations during previous 36 months including:
• moving traffic violations (including no more than 1 preventable accident);
• failure to provide proof of valid driver’s license or proof of insurance.

• NO Driving Under the Influence (DUI) for drug or alcohol.
• NO leaving scene of an accident (bodily injury or physical damage).
• NO vehicular assault, manslaughter, or homicide.
• NO operating a vehicle with suspended or revoked driver’s license.
• NO reckless driving, speed contests, drag racing, or highway racing.
• NO use of a vehicle in commission of a felony.
• NO operating a vehicle without owner’s permission (unauthorized use or grand theft).
• NO history of a conviction in a commercial or personal motor vehicle.

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.