Building Maintenance Craftsman

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Qualified to do journeyman-level carpentry and masonry duties.
• Enhanced knowledge of and ability to provide carpentry, plumbing, electrical, heating, and masonry services.
• 3-5 years of previous related experience.
• Valid Massachusetts Driver's License.
• Must be able to walk, climb, stoop, reach and bend, climb and work on ladders.
• Must lift to 50 pounds and occasionally move or lift to 75 pounds.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule and overtime when necessary.

REPORTS TO: Director of Facilities

JOB GOAL: Work as part of a team to maintain and repair school grounds and buildings with a high degree

of skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains a broad knowledge of tools, materials, systems, and code requirements for maintaining K-12 school facilities.
• Responds to school emergencies and closures, including adverse weather, to ensure that all facilities are protected and remain operational. Assists with tasks required in preparing to open campuses after a closure, including snow and ice removal, systems and equipment checks, and start-up operations as assigned.
• Perform a variety of preventive maintenance and general maintenance repair work of equipment, buildings, and facilities, including painting, carpentry, roofing masonry, concrete work, and other related building repair tasks.
• Repairs and maintains various facilities systems, components, and structures; repairs building plumbing, electrical systems, door hardware, lockers, fire, life safety, security protection equipment/systems, sprinkler systems, sensors, and other related systems.
• Performs preventative maintenance on air handling units; cleans and inspects all equipment; completes filter changes; lubricates equipment; and services other heating, air conditioning, ventilation, cooling, and refrigeration systems.
• Accesses and adjusts computerized control systems, such as lighting or energy management systems, and troubleshoots control system problems.
• Perform athletic field and grounds maintenance, including mowing, aerifying, topdressing, seeding, sodding, trimming, field painting, irrigation, and turf care; installation and care of trees and shrubs; proper pruning techniques, and tree removal.
• Performs the duties associated with events, including set up, break down, and other required tasks as required for each event. Also, ensure the spaces/areas are returned to their original state.
• Perform tasks with various office and classroom setup/relocation, including moving furniture, equipment, or other related requests.
• Accesses the computerized maintenance system to track, monitor, manage, and enter electronic records and work orders as they relate to preventative maintenance and repair.
• Maintains other appropriate records and reports.
• Operates school vehicles, tools, and equipment and is responsible for safely operating and reporting any observed maintenance needs.
• Performs service and preventative maintenance on tools, small motorized equipment, and automotive vehicles; troubleshoots equipment problems and identifies when an external service provider is appropriate to make repairs or perform warranty work.
• Knows and understands all the school's safety procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities or Facilities Maintenance Supervisor.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full-time, year-round position.

EVALUATION: The performance of this position will be evaluated by the Director of Facilities and the Director

of Finance & Operations