Area Maintenance Technician (388609C)

Reports to: Director for Maintenance

Supervises: None

Term of Employment: 12 months

Salary: Area Maintenance/Grounds Technician - 62

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Qualifications:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent
• Considerable experience in one or more of the trades common to building maintenance
• Valid North Carolina driver''s license
• Maintain a school electrical license
• Ability to read and understand written orders and labeling
• Ability to work with ladders and heights over 8'' in a safe manner
• Ability to work in tight or confined spaces in a safe manner
• Must either possess or obtain State Pesticide License for all disciplines within six months of employment, and all licenses must be continuously maintained
• Must have general knowledge of computer applications

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides maintenance support to the assigned school in the absence of the Area Maintenance Technician
• Replaces light bulbs and ballasts, receptacles, and switches as needed
• Changes filters on HVAC systems on routine schedule as needed
• Helps assist Area Maintenance Technicians if needed
• Checks and cleans off roofs and gutters as needed
• Installs bulletin boards, dry erase boards, etc. as needed
• Maintains bathroom fixtures and plumbing as needed
• Performs light carpentry and electrical repairs as needed
• Repairs desks, chairs and other furniture and equipment as necessary
• Replaces glass in windows and doors as needed
• Performs minor repairs to school equipment as needed
• Performs repairs to roofs, gutters and drains as needed
• Performs small repairs to drywall as needed
• Replaces floor and ceiling tiles as needed
• Checks and replaces belts on equipment as needed
• Oils and greases pumps and motors as needed
• Responds to after hour emergencies as requested
• Performs related tasks as required
• Maintains active certifications and improves knowledge by attendance at workshops
• Maintains herbicide records of when and where pesticides are applied
• Maintains correct labeling on all herbicide containers
• Communicates with staff and school administrators to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ensures that all herbicides used on school district properties are in compliance with school district policies
• Keeps current herbicide labels and material safety data sheets
• Informs administrators of pre-notification and posting requirements as it applies to herbicide application
• Assists in all pest management in and around campuses as needed
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Physical and Cognitive Requirements:

The major physical and cognitive requirements listed below are applicable to this job classification within Moore County Schools.

Work in this classification is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.

Must be able to:

• walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel and crouch
• work in various inside and outside environments being subjected to weather changes, noise, vibrations, job hazards and atmospheric conditions
• use visual acuity required for depth perception and color perception
• visually inspect small defects and/or small parts
• use a variety of measuring devices
• assemble or fabricate parts at or within arm's length
• operate machines, motor vehicles, hand tools and job specific equipment and tools
• determine the accuracy and thoroughness of work
• observe general surroundings and activities
• hear sufficiently to accurately perceive information at normally spoken word levels
• use communication by means of spoken word to express or exchange ideas
• safely work in situations of exposure to blood borne pathogens which may require specialized personal protective equipment