Lead Maintenance Worker

Downey Unified School District•Downey, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, this role involves planning and leading the work of a maintenance crew, performing skilled work in various maintenance trades. The position is responsible for coordinating and directing the work of skilled and semi-skilled tradespeople, ensuring proper maintenance methods and standards are followed, and maintaining the safety of the work site. This role also includes performing skilled work in a variety of maintenance trades as needed and responding to emergency call-ins.

Requirements

Graduation from high school and five years experience in one or more of the trades, such as carpentry, electrical, general maintenance, painting or plumbing.
Valid California driver's license.
Must be, and remain, insurable under the District's vehicle driver's insurance policy at the standard rate.
Methods, materials and equipment used in various skilled building maintenance activities.
Basic shop math.
Appropriate safety regulations and procedures used in the building trade.
Laws as they relate to driving a motor vehicle.
Defensive driving methods.
Basic record keeping techniques.
Plan and lead the work of a maintenance crew, and perform skilled work in the maintenance trades.
Repair and maintain buildings, related structural facilities, and furnishings.
Lay out, schedule and oversee a diversified maintenance work program.
Operate a variety of maintenance equipment and machines including hand and power tools.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Communicate effectively with others.
Maintain routine records.
Operate a District vehicle to conduct work.
Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
Work cooperatively with others.
Demonstrate mental acuity sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position.
Demonstrate empathy, friendliness, patience and responsibility.
Be motivated to produce high quality work product.
Work within stressful situations.
Must demonstrate ability to accept and carry out responsibility for directions, control and planning.
Demonstrate attendance sufficient to complete the duties of the position as required.

Responsibilities

Lead, plan, assign, inspect and participate in maintenance and repair work of school facilities.
Train assigned employees.
Coordinate and direct the work of skilled and semi-skilled tradespeople in one or more craft areas.
Distribute parts and materials as needed; order parts and materials.
Inspect work in progress to see that proper maintenance methods are being followed and standards maintained.
Assure safety of the workers and safety precautions are observed in and around the work site.
Implement work schedules and inspect completed work.
Renew work orders for time and material requirements.
Respond to emergency call-ins as required.
Operate a District vehicle to conduct work.
Clean and service assigned vehicle.
Perform skilled work in a variety of maintenance trades as needed.
Perform related duties as assigned.