General Maintenance Technician

Classified - Position - Other, please specify

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Start Date

Open Date 12/18/2025

Closing Date

To assist in a wide variety building and grounds maintenance, repairs, and installations; to perform a wide variety of maintenance activities independently; to fill in as a School Plant Manager as needed.

Reports To Operations Supervisor

Additional Job Information

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

? Performs and assists in a wide variety of general maintenance activities such as roofing, carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc. for the purpose of completing projects within established time frames.
? Performs and assist in a wide variety of grounds activities such as leaf, limb, and tree removal, asphalt patching, snow and ice removal, and other landscaping tasks.
? Assist in installing system component parts, classroom and office equipment, and facility components such as lighting, HVAC systems, alarms, plumbing, hardware, security, electrical panels, etc. for the purpose of providing a safe and workable environment.
? Utilizes a truck and trailer to deliver a variety of maintenance equipment and supplies.
? Serves as a Schools? Plant Manager as needed.
? Receive and complete work orders in a timely manner.
? Maintain accurate records on material and labor used.
? Maintain inventory of district owned tools, equipment and materials.
? Inspect jobs upon completion and ensure areas are clean and remove scraps and materials as needed.
? Work with building principals, plant managers, maintenance workers, and supervisors to complete projects.
? Responds to all emergency calls as needed.
? Use a lap top computer, IPad, or other handheld device to receive and complete work orders.
? Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent, Chief of Operations or Designee.
? The General Maintenance Technician position is a 12-month position support/classified position. Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions determined by the Human Resources Department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

? A high school diploma or equivalent
? A valid Tennessee Driver?s License with a good driving history
? A minimum of 5 years of experience in the maintenance and operation of buildings
? Prior trade experience in electrical, plumbing, or HVAC preferred
? Effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to work well with others
? Proficient in the use of computers to include word processing, spreadsheet and database applications
? Reliable transportation and communication required
? Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES:
Data Utilization:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, plans, sketches, architectural drawings, and procedure manuals. Ability to write reports and correspondence.
Human Interaction:
Requires the ability to provide guidance, effective supervision, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization:
Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
Verbal Aptitude:
Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.
Mathematical Aptitude:
Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs.
Functional Reasoning:
Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems, philosophies, laws, regulations, and procedures; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise…