Maintenance Specialist

Job Title: Maintenance Specialist

Reports to: Director of Maintenance

Status: Non-exempt

Terms: 260 Days

Pay Grade: Auxiliary 4

Primary Purpose:

Responsible for maintenance and repair services for assigned district facilities. Assist director of

maintenance to maintain the physical school plant in a condition of operating excellence so that it may

be fully used at all times.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Clear and valid Texas driver's license

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Specific knowledge of one craft used in building repair and maintenance including carpentry; electrical

repair; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning; painting; or plumbing

General knowledge of other crafts used in building repair and maintenance

Ability to read blueprints and schematics preferred

Ability to perform mathematical calculations

Effective organizational, communications, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

Two to four years of experience in a craft field preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Facilities Maintenance and Repair

• Work cooperatively with principals, facilities managers, and Director of Maintenance to schedule and

complete repairs.

• Estimate cost of repair projects including labor, materials, and other related costs.
• Perform repairs and assist skilled workers to complete repairs as needed.

Inspection

• Inspect as directed all district buildings and facilities and initiate repairs as needed.

Safety

• Maintain safety procedures and proper use of tools and equipment.

Maintenance Specialist

• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and

climbing. Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.

• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately

correctable to supervisor.

• Follow established procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding facilities.

Inventory and Equipment

• Prepare, implement, and maintain preventive maintenance schedules for tools and equipment. Ensure

that maintenance is completed and equipment is in safe operating condition. Recommend replacement

of existing equipment when necessary.

• Conduct regular inventory of physical equipment and supplies and maintain accurate records. Order

tools, equipment, and supplies as needed.

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Other

• Respond to after-hours emergency calls as needed.
• Assist in the preparation of department budget.
• Assist in recruiting, screening, selection, training, and/or evaluation of maintenance employees as

needed.

• Maintain accurate information for payroll reporting (time cards, tardiness, and absenteeism).

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Small hand tools; power tools; light truck or van

Posture: Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; work in

tiring and uncomfortable positions

Motion: Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders/scaffolding, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension,

and overhead reaching; frequent driving

Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis

Environment: Work outside and inside, on sl