Maintenance II

Position Type:

Maintenance/Custodial/Maintenance General

Date Posted:

5/13/2024

Location:

Maintenance

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Work Schedule: 245 Days (M-F)

FAIRFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH CAROLINA

JOB DESCRIPTION, SEPTEMBER 2022

JOB TITLE: MAINTENANCE II

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Under close supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled and unskilled work in one or more building trades to maintain and repair District schools and other facilities. Performs installation, repair and maintenance of locks, door closures, panic hardware systems and electronic locking systems; recombinant and adjust locks, including coding, key cutting and duplication.

Performs related work as required. Reports to the Coordinator of Maintenance

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs a variety of semi-skilled and unskilled work in one or more building trades to maintain and repair District schools and other facilities.

Inspects general condition of buildings for safety purposes; notifies supervisor of maintenance and repair needs.

Installs, inspects, repairs and/or replaces interior and exterior locks and door closers; keys locks and cuts keys.

Changes lock combinations, performs mechanical or computeriezed grand master, master, and sub master keying and rekeying.

Dissembles, cleans, and repairs locks by replacing pins, springs, and other parts.

Diagnoses operational problems in locks.

Requests and picks up supplies and materials as needed.

Assists other maintenance and trades workers with assignments as required, which may include minor electrical, plumbing and/or carpentry work.

Assists in completing capital construction/renovation projects as needed.

Loads, transports, unloads and delivers equipment, materials and tools to District work sites as necessary.

Moves furniture and other heavy objects; sets up for meetings and special events as requested.

Cleans and maintains assigned vehicles, tools and equipment.

Maintains accurate and complete records of work completed and materials used.

Maintains a clean and orderly shop area.

Performs all duties in compliance with District and department policies, procedures and standards of quality and safety.

Receives and responds to concerns, complaints and inquiries in areas of responsibility.

May operate a pickup truck, bucket truck, forklift, man lift, and a variety of equipment such as ladders, electrician's tools, mechanic's tools, plumbing tools, carpentry tools, welding equipment, painting tools, meters, etc.; uses hardware, spare parts, building materials and other maintenance supplies.

Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, co-workers facility supervisors, District / school administrators and staff, vendors and service providers, and the general public.

Installs, repairs and maintains all major types of locks, door closures, and panic hardware systems in accordance with work orders and instructions including, nbut not limited to, keycard and electromagnetic systems to conform to current federal, state, and local safety and security regulations.

Utilizes key cutting machines, drills, saws, buffers and grinders, key guages and locksmith tools.

Repairs/maintains card reader systems.

Set up cores and cylinders for any type of lockset.

Uses computer programs for keying and specification writing.

Properly stamp codes on keys with index.

Attends training, meetings, workshops, etc., as necessary to maintain and enhance job knowledge and skills.

Groundskeeping Specialty: If assigned to grounds maintenance, employees' duties will include:

Performs grounds maintenance activities, including but not limited to mowing grass, installing landscape materials, trimming/ pruning trees and shrubbery, removing weeds, removing trash and debris, raking, edging sidewalks, etc.

Repairs potholes in pavement as needed.

Dismantles structures and fixtures as requested.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Requires high school diploma, GED or specialized vocational training supplemented by one to two years of related facility maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must possess a valid state driver's license.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED

TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Physical Requirements: Requires medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing, stretching or lifting all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a recuring basis, or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving very close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.

Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes the receiving of information and instructions from supervisor.

Language Ability: Requires the ability to read work orders, technical instruction, diagrams, blueprints.

Requires the ability to prepare routine records with the proper format. Has the ability to speak before others with poise, voice control and confidence.

Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagrammatic form; to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in or from standardized situations.

Requires the ability to learn and understand principles and techniques; to make routine independent judgments in absence of supervision; to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation. Must have the ability to comprehend and interpret received information.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to follow verbal and written instructions.

Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with co-workers and the general public.

Numeric Aptitude: Requires the ability to add and subtract totals, to multiply and divide, to determine percentages and decimals and to determine time. Must be able to use practical applications of fractions, percentages, ratio and proportion.

Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape.

Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using shop equipment; to operate motor vehicles.

Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, control knobs, switches, hand and power tools, measuring devices, etc. Must have significant levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

Color Discrimination: Requires the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color.

Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.

Must be adaptable to performing under stress when confronted with emergency situations or tight deadlines. Worker may be subject to danger or risk to a moderate degree.

Physical Communications: Requires the ability to talk and hear: (talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear).

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Knowledge of Job: Has knowledge of the methods, procedures and policies of the School District as they pertain to the performance of duties of the Maintenance Assistant.

Is able to learn and understand the laws, ordinances, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Is able to follow oral and written instructions. Has working knowledge of the methods, practices and procedures of skilled maintenance as it pertains to building maintenance and grounds maintenance functions.

Has working knowledge of the various codes and ordinances related to building maintenance and construction. Has knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trades. Is able to work effectively despite occasional exposure to heat / cold, odors, toxic agents / hazardous materials, noise, wetness, humidity, electric currents, machinery hazards, dusts, vibrations, working in confined and/or high spaces, etc.

Is able to skillfully and safely operate assigned vehicles, equipment and tools. Is able to read and interpret simple blueprints, schematics, diagrams and other technical materials pertaining to the responsibilities of the job. Has the ability to offer assistance to co-workers and employees of other departments as required.

Is able to prepare simple records and reports with accuracy and in a timely manner. Has knowledge of the terminology used within the department. Has knowledge of proper English usage; has the mathematical ability to handle required calculations.

Knows how to maintain effective relationships with personnel of other departments, professionals and members of the public through contact and cooperation. Knows how to react calmly and quickly in emergency situations. Has the ability to learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency.

Quality of Work: Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities.

Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility. Maintains high quality communication and interaction with internal and external entities with whom the position interacts.

Quantity of Work: Performs described Essential Functions and related assignments efficiently and effectively in order to produce quantity of work which consistently meets established standards and expectations.

Dependability: Assumes responsibility for completing assigned work.

Completes assigned work within deadlines in accordance with directives, policy, standards and prescribed procedures. Maintains accountability for assigned responsibilities in the technical, human and conceptual areas.

Attendance: Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding absenteeism and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and leave requests.

Initiative and Enthusiasm: Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities. Strives to anticipate work to be accomplished, and initiates proper and acceptable action for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.

Judgment: Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility. Identifies issues or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives.

Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to issues or situations. Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors. Seeks expert or experienced advice where appropriate and researches issues, situations and alternatives before exercising judgment.

Cooperation: Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same.

Questions such instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences are justified, i.e., poor communications, variance with established policies or procedures, etc. Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation intra- and inter-departmentally.

Relationships with Others: Shares knowledge with managers, supervisors and co-workers for mutual benefit.

Contributes to maintaining high morale among all employees. Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships inter- and intra-departmentally, and with external entities with whom the position interacts. Tactfully and effectively handles requests, suggestions and complaints in order to establish and maintain good will. Emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive image.

Coordination of Work: Plans and organizes daily work routine.

Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology. Avoids duplication of effort. Estimates expected time of completion of work elements and establishes a personal schedule accordingly.

Attends required meetings, planning sessions and discussions on time. Implements work activity in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules.

Safety and Housekeeping: Adheres to all established safety and housekeeping standards. Ensures such standards are not violated.

DISCLAIMER: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.