Facilities Specialist

TITLE: Facilities Specialist STATUS: Non-Exempt (At-Will) REPORTS TO: Director of Facilities and Utilities TERMS: 233 Days DEPARTMENT: Maintenance PAY GRADE: AX3 PRIMARY FUNCTION Perform general maintenance and repair of building structures and their mechanical, electrical, and sanitary systems

throughout

the

district.

Assist

with

maintenance

of

grounds. QUALIFICATIONS Education/Certification: Clear and valid Texas driver's license Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to follow verbal and written instructions Knowledge of basic construction and routine maintenance and repair procedures Ability to communicate effectively (verbally) Ability to operate hand and power tools Ability to work independently Experience: Prior maintenance experience in general building maintenance preferred EVALUATION Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with provision of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 1.

Assist

skilled

workers

with

repair

and

maintenance

of

district

facilities,

including

repairing

woodwork;

replacing

electrical

switches,

fixtures,

and

motors;

painting,

repairing,

and

replacing

plumbing

fixtures

and

drainage

systems;

and

replacing

broken

glass.

2.

Inspect

building

exterior

and

interior,

playground

equipment,

and

grounds;

perform

maintenance

and

minor

repairs.

3.

Detect

and

report

needed

major

repairs

on

building

structures

and

their

systems,

including

lockers,

furniture,

and

equipment.

4.

Complete

repairs

as

directed

on

work

orders

or

by

maintenance

foreman.

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5.

Assist

with

mowing

and

detailing

of

district

grounds.

6.

Move,

install,

assemble,

and

repair

all

school

furniture

and

playground

equipment

as

needed.

7.

Follow

established

safety

procedures

and

techniques

to

perform

job

duties,

including

lifting

and

climbing.

Operate

equipment

and

use

tools

according

to

established

safety

procedures.

8.

Correct

unsafe

conditions

in

the

work

area

and

promptly

report

any

conditions

that

are

not

immediately

correctable

to

the

supervisor.

9.

Maintain

tools

and

equipment

and

perform

preventive

maintenance

as

required.

10.

Follow

district

safety

protocols

and

emergency

procedures.

11.

Adhere

to

professional

and

ethical

standards,

in

accordance

with

generally

accepted

community

standards

and

the

Texas

Education

Agency

Code

of

Ethics.

12.

Develop

needed

professional

skills

appropriate

to

job

performance.

13.

Maintain

confidentiality.

14.

Reliable

attendance

and

punctuality.

15.

Follow

district

safety

protocols

and

emergency

procedures.

16.

Participate

in

staff

development

activities

to

improve

job-related

skills.

17.

Attend

and

participate

in

staff

meetings

and

serve

on

staff

committees

as

required.

18.

Comply

with

policies

established

by

federal

and

state

law,

State

Board

of

Education

rule,

and

local

board

policy.

19.

Perform

other

duties

as

assigned

by

supervisor

and

the

Superintendent

of

Schools. WORK ENVIRONMENT Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Tools/Equipment Used: Electrical measuring and testing equipment; welding equipment; hand tools; power tools;

hoist;

light

truck

or

van Posture: Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; work in tiring

and

uncomfortable

positions Motion: Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders/scaffolding, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and

overhead

reaching;

frequent

driving Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis Environment: Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; may work on rooftops; frequent

exposure

to

extreme

hot

and

cold

temperatures,

dust,

toxic

chemicals

and

materials,

noise,

vibration,

and

electrical

hazards;

work

around

machinery

with

moving

parts;

may

work

in

tight

or

enclosed

spaces;

may

work

alone;

may

work

irregular

and

prolonged

hours;

frequent

district

wide

travel Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress

The above statements are intended to describe major job functions of this position and are not intended to represent

an

exhaustive

list

of

all

responsibilities,

duties,

and

skills

required.

The

Superintendent

or

designee

may

assign

additional

duties

when

deemed

appropriate. Special Funding: If my position is funded by grants, federal funding, or other special funding, I understand that

my

employment

is

expressly

conditioned

on

the

availability

of

full

funding

for

the

position.

If

full

funding

becomes

unavailable

my

employment

is

subject

to

termination

or

non-renewal,

as

applicable. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements

listed

to

the

job

description

are

representative

of

the

knowledge,

skills,

ability,

and

physical

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the

essential

job

functions. ____ _____

Employee

Signature

Date

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