Maintenance Specialist

JOB GOAL

The job of General Maintenance Specialist was established for the purpose/s of providing maintenance services as needed and/or assigned; assisting in a wide variety of maintenance activities; addressing immediate operational and/or safety concerns; assisting skilled trades; and ensuring that tools, materials and vehicles are maintained in good working order and are available at job site when needed.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• One year of responsible experience in building and mechanical equipment maintenance and repair; or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Performs minor and major repairs of all buildings and equipment. Major repairs are performed under the supervision of licensed maintenance workers.
• Performs preventive maintenance procedures on building mechanical equipment on a scheduled basis, inspects belts, checks fluid levels, replaces filters, greases bearings, seals, etc., and repairs or replaces broken parts.
• Cleans and inspects boiler; treats water with proper chemicals.
• Calibrates and repairs pneumatic systems.
• Replaces broken windows; repairs doors, door locks, and closets; installs window blinds.
• Completes daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment maintenance procedures and maintains records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
• May operate a computer that controls and monitors mechanical equipment and utility systems.
• Installs electrical wiring and equipment; new electrical services, wiring during remodeling projects; replaces and repairs wiring as needed.
• Repairs electrical equipment and control circuits; replaces faulty electrical switches; repairs refrigeration equipment.
• May repair electrical locks and control panels to maintain building security.
• May install computer cable.
• Responds to emergency maintenance requests as required.
• Assists with the renovation/remodeling of buildings; repairs plaster and drywall; paints building structures.
• Maintains records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
• Performs outside custodial duties such as snow removal as required.
• May obtain estimates for supplies, repair parts, and order parts as needed.
• Actively participates in the full implementation of the DOVE model for School Improvement.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in written and oral forms, with all levels of management—internal and external to the district.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to organize special programs for the assigned campus.
• Ability to use computers, including software, databases used by the district, spreadsheets, word processing software, calculators, copy machines, and telephones.
• Ability to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem‑solving skills.

• Light Work: may require occasional light lifting.
• Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.
• Position is in the school setting and requires prolonged work at a desk in one location, walking, and standing.
• Moderate travel is required.