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Maintenance Technician III (1st shift Plumbing Position) 1.0 FTE

Employer
Fayette County Public Schools
Location
Lexington, KY, US
Salary
Competitive

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Job Category
Support Staff, Computer / IT
Job Type
Part-Time
Position Type:
Maintenance/CLAS - 7443 - MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN III

Date Posted:
12/13/2021

Location:
MAINTENANCE

Date Available:
21/22 School Year

Closing Date:
02/14/2022

Maintenance Technician III

Grade 16

DESCRIPTION:
Perform skilled maintenance, repair and construction of District buildings and equipment in one or more craft or trade; lead other Maintenance Technicians as necessary; work independently in advanced trades such as electrical, plumbing, steam fitter, electrical motor repair, welding and engine rebuilding.

JOB SUMMARY:
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Perform a variety of skilled work in the maintenance and repair of District facilities and equipment; prioritize, schedule, assign and coordinate the work of assigned staff to accomplish a wide variety of duties related to the building trades.
  • Perform various refrigeration, plumbing and heating-related duties; cut, thread, assemble and lay pipe; assist in the purchase, installation, repair and maintenance of various plumbing, heating and air conditioning fixtures; perform welding and metal fabrication; diagnose and repair electronic ignition systems for heaters, furnaces and hot water heaters.
  • Assist in the purchase, installation, maintenance and repair of electrical wiring and fixtures; perform trouble-shooting to repair or replace fans and motors; perform repairs to motors, bells, clocks and lighting circuits and to communication and audio-visual equipment.
  • Estimate cost of labor and materials for work orders; obtain competitive prices for equipment and supplies needed by the District.
  • Perform skilled maintenance and repair on mechanical and electrical equipment; test and replace circuits; coordinate emergency repairs and large complex projects; troubleshoot and correct defective switches, receptacles, ballasts and other wiring; perform routine mechanical and electrical maintenance.
  • Operate a variety of equipment and machines including saws, drill presses and various hand and power tools to perform repair and maintenance work; maintain tools and equipment in a safe, clean and proper working condition.
  • Assure compliance with appropriate safety practices and procedures and with applicable federal, State and local codes, regulations and requirements.
  • Maintain various records related to labor, materials and work orders.
  • Purchase tools, equipment and materials; operate light trucks to pick up and deliver equipment and supplies.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Maintain regular attendance.

QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
  • Trade tools, equipment, materials, methods and techniques used in skilled and general maintenance and repair involving at least one of the following: electrical, heating and air conditioning, locksmithing, plumbing, carpentry, painting, welding or automotive mechanic.
  • Appropriate health and safety precautions and procedures.
  • Technical aspects of field of specialty.
  • Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
  • Basic record-keeping techniques.
  • Requirements of maintaining school buildings in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
  • Federal, State and local building codes and regulations.
ABILITY TO:
  • Perform a wide variety of skilled journey-level work in the maintenance and repair of District facilities and equipment.
  • Prioritize, schedule, assign and review work.
  • Train and provide work direction to assigned personnel in the performance of a wide variety of duties related to the building trades.
  • Interpret, explain and apply codes, rules and regulations involved in assigned maintenance activities.
  • Effectively and safely operate a variety of assigned tools and equipment.
  • Interpret blueprints, shop drawings, sketches and work orders to others.
  • Understand and follow oral and written directions.
  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Estimate labor and materials costs.
  • Make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately.
  • Work independently with little direction.
  • Meet schedules and time lines.
  • Maintain routine records.
  • Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
  • Operate a District vehicle and perform heavy physical labor.
  • Lift heavy objects.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate and four years journey-level experience in one or more trades areas.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
  • Valid Kentucky driver's license.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
  • Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
  • Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
  • Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
  • Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.
  • Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium weights, up to 75 pounds
  • Requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes and gases.
Application Procedure:
Apply online

Contact: Prenell Mitchell (prenell.mitchell@fayette.kyschools.us)

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