Maintenance Specialist - Painting

Medford School District, 549C•Medford, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists in planning, overseeing, and participating in the painting, maintenance, and repair projects. This is a permanent 8-hour per day, year-round position.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
Minimum two years' minimum journey level experience as a skilled tradesman.
Completion of a recognized apprenticeship training period.
Ability to interact appropriately with teachers, staff, community members, students, and regulatory and governmental agencies.
Ability to communicate fluently in English verbally and in writing.
Ability to effectively present verbal information in one-on-one and small group situations to students, parents, and other school staff.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and technical or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports and respond to common inquiries or complaints from regulatory agencies.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply basic concepts of algebra and geometry as related to the field.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with concrete variables in situations with limited standardization.
Ability to interpret multiple instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use e-mail.
Certificates as determined by the District, including valid Oregon driver's license and asbestos awareness.
Regularly required to talk or hear.
Regularly required to sit, use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
Must frequently smell, walk, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Often required to climb or balance.
Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, the ability to adjust focus, depth perception, and peripheral vision.
Demonstrate strength and dexterity to operate hand and power tools.
Speaking clearly enough to be able to be understood by others.
Ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Emotional stability to work effectively under pressure and control all aspects of the job.

Nice To Haves

Preference may be given to applicants fluent in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Preparation and painting as needed, including surface preparation, lead containment procedures, sprayers, brushes, and rollers, and application of paints, stains, and coatings.
Makes recommendations concerning the purchase of materials and equipment.
Prepares reports and keeps records.
Performs some maintenance and repair work.
Inspects work in progress and, upon completion, inspects for compliance with trade standards.
Keeps supervisor current on ongoing projects and those in planning stages.
Understands and complies with safety rules and regulations.
Scrapes, sands, fills, or prepares surfaces for painting or repainting.
Maintains tools and equipment in good working condition.
Maintains competency in all position responsibilities.
Complies with all safety and work rules, policies, and procedures.
Responsible for properly utilizing, operating, and maintaining all department resources.
Provides support to other positions as needed.
Assumes additional responsibilities as appropriate with little or no supervision.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
May work as a laborer in support of journeymen in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boiler, and other trade positions in the District, including grounds.
Assists in training new personnel.
All Medford School District employees supervise students and maintain a safe environment.