About this role
PENDERGAST SCHOOL DISTRICT
Job Description
JOB TITLE
Maintenance Worker – Journeyman
EXEMPT
No
SALARY LEVEL
119
LOCATION
Maintenance
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT
12-Month
REPORTS TO
Director of Maintenance
SUMMARY
The job of Maintenance Worker – Journeyman is for the purpose(s) of maintaining facilities in safe operating condition; maintaining a preventive maintenance program; documenting information; and resolving immediate operational and/or safety concerns.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of 3 years of experience as a skilled maintenance worker or comparable position
- Ability to take initiative, work independently and work as a collaborative member of the maintenance team
- Proficiency in technological skills related to the position
- Holds a valid Arizona driver's license
- Ability to drive various district vehicles and equipment
- Valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5 years of experience in public school maintenance setting
- Job-related experience or certification within a specialized area in the field
Such alternatives to the above required & preferred qualifications as the Superintendent/Designee may find appropriate and acceptable
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Inspects facilities, systems and their component machinery requiring skilled maintenance trades (e.g. electrical, HVAC, plumbing, security, etc.) for the purpose of identifying potential repairs and providing an ongoing program of preventive maintenance
- Prepares documentation for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information
- Designs systems and/or projects for the purpose of meeting various District maintenance and facilities needs
- Coordinates with other staff for the purpose of completing projects/work orders efficiently
- Plans, schedules and directs assigned maintenance support personnel and outside contractors for the purpose of ensuring work is completed in a safe, accurate and timely manner
- Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
- Attends meetings as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions
- Installs machinery and equipment requiring skilled maintenance trades (e.g. electrical, HVAC, plumbing, security, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining facilities in a safe, comfortable and operating condition
- Installs new and renovated systems requiring the skills of maintenance trades (e.g. electrical, sprinklers, plumbing, interior drywall, plastering, carpet, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining facilities/vehicles in safe, comfortable and operating condition
- Procures equipment, supplies and materials for the purpose of maintaining availability of required items and completing jobs efficiently
- Repairs systems requiring the skills of maintenance trades (e.g. electrical, HVAC, plumbing, electronics, locksmith, mechanic, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining facilities/vehicles in safe, comfortable and operating condition
- Requests quotes for the purpose of providing cost information, purchasing and securing items
- Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns
- Transports various items for the purpose of providing materials at job site(s) as required to complete tasks
- Perform such other duties and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Superintendent/Designee
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Skills are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: utilizing equipment used in profession, adhering to safety practices.
Knowledge is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; read technical information, compose a variety of documents and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws. Technological skills including the ability to type and use various computer software programs on a variety of devices.
Ability is required to schedule a significant number of activities, meetings and/or events; routinely gather, collate and/or classify data; and consider a wide variety of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and utilize equipment under a variety of conditions for multiple purposes. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize a wide variety of job-related equipment.
In working with others, independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires analysis based on organizational objectives; and problem solving with equipment is significant. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; communicating with diverse groups; working under time constraints; and meeting deadlines and schedules.
RESPONSIBILITY
Responsibilities include
working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a department, large work unit and/or across several small work units; and directing the use of budgeted funds within a work unit. Utilization of significant resources from other work units is routinely required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to significantly impact the Organization's services.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling; significant climbing and balancing; significant stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling; and significant fine-finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, 35% standing. and 5% stooping and kneeling. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and some hazardous conditions.