879A Certified Preventive Maintenance Technician

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma or GED; and at least one of the following certifications, Federal Environmental Protection Agency refrigerant certified. Playground safety certified; Irrigation Auditing Certified, or other certifications beneficial to school maintenance.
2. Five years verifiable on-the-job experience as a service man without direct supervision.
3. Must have and maintain a valid Texas driver’s license; must be insurable and must maintain insurability.
4. Must correctly answer eighty percent (80%) or more of "Specialized Maintenance Knowledge" questionnaire.
5. Demonstrates professional manner and aptitude for successful fulfillment of assigned performance responsibilities. Has ability and desire to grow professionally.
6. Be conscientious in maintaining assigned paper work and records including time cards, PM inspection forms, ordering references, etc. as required.
7. Be willing to work occasional overtime.

REPORTS TO:  SUPERVISOR OF MAINTENANCE

JOB GOALS:
To inspect/repair for the purpose of preventive maintenance all HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems as well as Playground, Irrigation and IPM inspections. Submit data to supervisor for the creation of PM work orders.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Noncontractual (At-will); Manual/Trades Paygrade: 7; Estimated 232 days; estimated 8 hours daily Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

1. Plans and schedules daily assigned work orders (prepare materials needed and equipment required). Maintain work orders in proper priorities.
2. Survey large or questionable job with PM inspector technician or foreman.
3. Survey safety devices and equipment on a regular basis. Keep equipment and tools in a clean and safe condition, including shop and/or work areas.
4. Maintain vehicle in an operational condition by checking oil, transmission, water, battery, brake fluid, power steering fluid, and tire pressure and fill out the Daily Vehicle Inspection Checklist form, making special notation of a problem and turn in checklist immediately to the Coordinator. Maintain the truck organized and reasonable clean.
5. Provides complete and accurate information concerning work assigned and/or completed to the dispatcher and/or PM inspector technician or foreman.
6. Observes and practices all safety rules and requirements pertaining to hazardous chemicals, asbestos containing materials (ACM), and environmental hazards.
7. Performs according to job requirements concerning climbing ladders, scaffolds and platforms in order to do work, including roof tops of multistory buildings.
8. Ability to do required lifting and carrying of reasonable loads of at least fifty (50) pounds.
9. Complies with directions and instructions from supervisor and performs other tasks and assumes such responsibilities as may be assigned.
10. Maintains positive and cooperative working relationships with colleagues and others in the conduct of district business and demonstrates team work in daily activities.
11. Is prompt, timely, and thorough in completing assignments and attending to details accurately and efficiently.
12. Meets attendance standards and complies with notification procedures for absences.
13. Provides complete and accurate information in the conduct of district business.
14. Complies with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations.

EQUIPMENT USED:

Equipment used performing tasks in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, appliance repairs, and boiler maintenance field, other repairs of buildings, locks, glass, and sewer system.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:
Ability to read, perform basic arithmetic; ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain emotional control under stress. 
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: 
Must possess good physical dexterity and have the ability to perform manual tasks and body movement including climbing, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, walking, standing and carrying. Ability to lift 50 pounds weight. Work outside and inside; exposure to hot and cold temperatures; dust; toxic chemicals and materials; slippery or uneven walking surfaces; work on ladders, scaffolds, platforms, in ditches/excavations, on top of and underneath single story and multi-story buildings, work alone and with other personnel.