Maintenance Specialist FY2526_134

Belgrade Public Schools • Belgrade, MT

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Maintenance/Custodial Supervisor and indirect supervision by the Facilities Director, performs a variety of preventive maintenance activities, emergency repairs to maintain the physical school premises in a condition of operating excellence so that full educational use of it may be made at all times in a safe, attractive, clean, and healthy environment for learning and work.

Requirements

• Any combination of training, education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.
• Successful experience in building maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of the tools, techniques, practices, and terminology associated with the electrical, plumbing or construction trade.
• Knowledge of building code conformance standards for carpentry, plumbing, and electricity.
• Knowledge of occupational safety and health laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• Ability to coordinate work with the work of other trades.
• Ability to follow oral or written work orders/instruction from supervisor.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.
• Ability to describe orally or in writing maintenance or repair problems as needed.
• Ability to troubleshoot, problem solve and resolve carpentry, plumbing, electricity, and HVAC issues.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to read, write, understand and speak English fluently.
• Ability to manage time and responsibilities, adapt to changing work priorities, communicate with diverse groups, maintaining confidentiality, meet deadlines and schedules.
• Ability to set priorities, work as part of a team and work with and manage frequent interruptions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student matters.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and Board policies.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.
• Skill in adhering to safety practices.
• Skill in preparing and maintaining accurate records and using pertinent software applications.
• General mechanical ability, agility and dexterity.
• Possess a Boilers License or the ability to obtain one within one year from start date.
• Montana Driver’s license or the ability to obtain license within three months of hire date with good driving record.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties.
• Familiarity with the safety precautions of mechanical trades.
• Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks.
• Must comply with school district's chemical hygiene program and follow MSDS sheets.

Nice To Haves

• Previous maintenance work experience in public school system or institute of higher education.
• Successful experience working with a computerized Building Management program.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventative maintenance and repairs on mechanical equipment.
• Performs light electrical repairs and replacements, including, but not limited to: switches, receptacles, light bulbs, and light fixtures.
• Performs light plumbing repairs and replacements, including, but not limited to: boilers, fixtures, toilets, sinks, water supply piping, and drain lines.
• Performs periodic maintenance tasks as appropriate for the HVAC System, including use of a computerized Building Management system.
• Regulates heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide temperatures appropriate to the season and to ensure economical use of fuel, water, and electricity.
• Performs tasks to maintain safe and operable condition of structural elements in District owned facilities.
• Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, Carpentry work involving installation of shelving, cabinets, whiteboards; painting and finishing cabinets, walls, ceilings, etc. as assigned.
• Assists with estimating costs of repair projects in terms of labor and material.
• Deals with emergency repair problems with efficiency and effectiveness.
• Performs regularly scheduled inspections of equipment and facilities, and recommends repair or replacement action to supervisor.
• Obtains equipment, tools and materials required for completion of assigned work.
• Prepares and maintains records to document work and repairs as requested.
• Uses computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, documents, calendar, e-mail and database software in the performance of the duties.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• competitive pay
• comprehensive benefits including a district contribution toward health insurance premiums, and available dental, vision, and life insurance as well as other supplemental insurance plans
• District employees also participate in PERS or TRS retirement plans which is vested after 5 years.
• Employees can also choose to contribute to a 403B plan with an additional district contribution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED