Maintenance Technician - System-wide

Talladega County Schools

Talladega, AL 35161

Position Guide

POSITION:

Maintenance Technician - System-wide

REPORTS TO:

Maintenance Supervisor

School Principal

Director of Operations

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Good general health and ability to work outdoors for extended periods of time.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds
• Skilled in knowledge of and care of various types of foliage including flowers, tress, shrubs, and grass
• Ability to properly operate and maintain mowers, tractors, and other equipment
• Building maintenance, construction, electrical or mechanical training/or experience
• A valid Alabama driver's license required
• A valid commercial driver's license may be required
• Complete/Active application on file
• Such alternatives to the above qualification as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable

JOB GOAL: To provide students with safe, clean, attractive, and reasonably comfortable facilities and to protect the investment in buildings, grounds, and equipment

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with development of plans for routine maintenance of local school facilities including pressure washing, window washing, and restroom facilities at athletic fields.
• Assist with landscape maintenance of local school facilities and athletic fields including grass cutting, pruning, edging, mulch / pine straw installation, pesticide application, and fertilization of grass as required.
• Inspire a vision for excellence for all school facilities and campuses with enhanced landscaping and curb appeal as top priorities.
• Assist with scheduling and implementation (driving) of "pony express" route system-wide.
• Extend the interoffice mail route to include food pick up and distribution with local food bank(s).
• Assist with safety inspections of school campuses and athletic complexes to ensure pathways, stairs, and outdoor seating and other structures are safe.
• Maintain garden and landscaping equipment to high standards.
• Consult with local extension agencies and other companies to ensure proper use of pesticides and fertilizers.
• Promote public relations and pride for Talladega County Schools through exemplary facilities and athletic complexes.
• Assist with checking and maintenance of all outdoor lighting, including athletic complexes.
• Assume other duties assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor and/or Director of Operations during the outdoor offseason.
• Assume all other duties both in the off season and during the year assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor and/or Director of Operations.
• Perform basic maintenance and repair operations, including plumbing, electrical, and construction repairs.
• Maintain a daily work log and submit to Maintenance Supervisor monthly.
• Report to the Maintenance Supervisor any maintenance problem requiring special assistance.
• Establish and maintain a file and a log on every item of mechanical equipment used in groundskeeping.
• Perform the required preventive maintenance inspections and keep appropriate records of actions.
• Assist in the development and implementation of a campus landscape and use plan.
• Maintain proper and professional relationships with students and other employees.
• Perform duties in a manner that promotes good public relations.
• Maintain a work area for storage and for keeping records.
• Comply with local, state, and federal regulations relative to maintenance regulations.
• Be familiar with and follow Board of Education policies.
• Attend training sessions as scheduled by Maintenance Supervisor.
• Be regular and punctual in attendance.
• Maintain confidentiality of any school system related business.
• Organize and maintain storage facilities.
• Perform other job-related duties that might be reasonably assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor or Director of Operations.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve-month contract. Salary according to appropriate current schedule.