JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title
Lead Maintenance Technician
Evaluation Type
Professional
Department
Maintenance
Pay Grade
MT4
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Date Revised
June 2023
Supervisor
Director of Maintenance
BASIC FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITY: Responsible for on-site leadership of maintenance and repair services for assigned district facilities or specific trades area. Assist the director of maintenance to maintain the physical school plant in a condition of operating excellence so it may be fully used at all times.
ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:
- Clear and Valid Texas driver’s license
- High School/Diploma or equivalent
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Specific knowledge 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
- Direct and supervise personnel
- Read blueprints and schematics
- Perform mathematical calculations
- Effective organizational, communications, and interpersonal skills
EXPERIENCE:
- Four years’ experience residential or commercial construction
- Two years supervisory experience
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities noted herein; however, this is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Facilities Maintenance and Repair:
- Assign work to personnel and oversee completion. Notify supervisor when work cannot be performed by district staff.
- Assign priority to maintenance work orders and process them. Work cooperatively with principals and facilities managers to schedule and complete repairs.
- Estimate cost of repair and maintenance projects including labor, materials, and other related costs.
- Perform repairs and assist skilled workers to complete repairs as needed.
Inspection
- Inspect all district buildings and facilities and initiate repairs as needed.
- Conduct on-site inspection of completed repair projects. Monitor and inspect all work.
Safety
- Provide training and orientation to all skilled workers in safety procedures and proper use of tools and equipment.
- 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 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.
Other
- Respond to after-hours emergency calls as needed.
- Assist in the preparation of department budget.
- Maintain accurate information for payroll reporting (timecards, tardiness, and absenteeism).
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Communicate with principals and related staff in a professional and consistent manner.
- Monitor the work and issue work assignments to maintenance technicians including carpenter, electrician; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) technician; painter; and plumber.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Assist in recruiting, screening, selection, training, supervising, and evaluation of maintenance employees.
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 slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, noise, vibration; exposure to chemical and electrical hazards; work around machinery with moving parts; may work alone; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours; frequent districtwide travel
- Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress