Class Code: 7445

CLASS TITLE: Maintenance Technician I

REPORTS TO: Maintenance Supervisor

BASIC FUNCTION:

Perform skilled maintenance, repair and construction of District buildings and equipment in one or more craft or trade; work independently.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Perform a variety of skilled work in the maintenance and repair of District facilities and equipment.

Construct, rebuild and repair District equipment and facilities.

Perform a variety of skilled building maintenance including repairs to doors, windows, roofs and other building parts.

Operate a variety of equipment and machines including saws, drill presses and various hand and power tools to perform repair and maintenance work; maintain tools and equipment in a safe, clean and proper working condition.

Assure compliance with appropriate safety practices and procedures and with applicable federal, state and local codes, regulations and requirements.

Maintain various records related to labor, materials and work orders.

Purchase tools, equipment and materials; operate light trucks to pick up and deliver equipment and supplies.

Must be willing and able to demonstrate skills fundamental to performing job.

Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

Trade tools, equipment, materials, methods and techniques used in skilled and general maintenance and repair involving at least one of the following: electrical, heating and air conditioning, locksmithing, plumbing, carpentry, painting, welding or automotive mechanic.

Appropriate health and safety precautions and procedures.

Technical aspects of field of specialty.

Proper methods of storing equipment, materials, and supplies.

Basic record keeping techniques.

Requirements of maintaining school buildings in a safe, clean and orderly condition.

Federal, State and Local building codes and regulations.

Ability to:

Perform a wide variety of skilled journey-level work in the maintenance and repair of District facilities and equipment.

Effectively and safely operate a variety of assigned tools and equipment.

Interpret shop drawings and sketches.

Understand and follow oral and written directions.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Estimate labor and materials costs.

Work independently with little direction.

Meet schedules and time lines.

Maintain routine records.

Observe legal and defensive driving practices.

Operate a District vehicle and perform heavy physical labor.

Lift heavy objects.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and two years journey-level experience in one or more trades areas.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid Kentucky driver’s license.

Salary Table 3

Board Approved 11/19/07