Preventative Maintenance Technician

Harford County Public Schools•Bel Air, MD

2d•$48,782 - $68,568•Onsite

About The Position

HCPS is committed to recruiting and retaining effective and diverse educators and staff to build a climate of student success and improve learning experiences for every child in every classroom. This position is for a Preventative Maintenance Technician in the Central Office - Facilities department. The role is to assist in the implementation of a preventative maintenance program and to carry out all assigned duties to ensure that all school system buildings are kept in a condition of operating excellence and full utilization is available at all times.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum of three years experience in maintenance or a related field or one year as an HCPS Preventative Maintenance Technician apprentice.
General knowledge of all building systems including plumbing, electrical, and HVAC plus structural and carpentry considerations.
Must have prior experience in preventative maintenance procedures including scheduling and follow-up.
Must be able to keep accurate records of preventative maintenance performed and minor repairs.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Physically able to perform the essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodations, of the everyday responsibilities including handling wet and dry mop heads, buckets of material weighing up to 50 pounds and the ability to climb ladders in excess of fifteen feet as well as ability to access lifts, scaffolding, man lifts, pallet jackets, boom equipment and use of back mounted equipment. Various lifts, tools and mechanical means of assistance should be employed for lifting heavier supplies, equipment and material.
Hold and maintains a valid driver’s license with a willingness to pursue a commercial driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Performs preventative maintenance, minor repairs, and assists in the maintenance of all mechanical equipment including pumps, motors, and compressors in addition to belt adjustments, oiling, greasing, and cleaning of same.
Performs preventative maintenance and assists in the servicing of boilers, burners, hot water generators, and water heaters.
Performs preventative maintenance and minor repairs of all HVAC equipment, including building exhaust fans, air handling units, unit ventilators, and the scheduled change out of filters associated with each, plus cooling towers.
Assists the preventative maintenance administrator in determining the scheduling of preventative maintenance visits to each assigned building and provides input as to frequency of preventative maintenance performed on equipment.
Assists in the research and establishment of an inventory of all equipment specific to each building, including manufacturers, serial numbers, and model numbers; plus associated information that pertains to all equipment in order to establish a database for the procurement of parts, supplies, materials, and inventory.
Assists the preventative maintenance administrator in the training and instruction of facilities management and custodial personnel, regarding preventative maintenance schedules on equipment which includes proper procedures, safety, and operation.
Performs preventative maintenance on all aspects of the building structure including hardware, masonry, and exterior.
Records and maintains accurate records of all preventative maintenance and minor repairs performed.
Establishes a working relationship with the preventative maintenance administrator or designee, keeps them informed on the preventative maintenance work performed, and gives input to present status of equipment throughout each individual building.
Performs coil cleaning of HVAC equipment utilizing special spray equipment and appropriate coil cleaning chemicals.
Responds and assists during situations including, but not limited to, inclement weather assignments, vandalism, and emergency repairs.
Performs other work-related duties as assigned.