CLASS TITLE:    MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II

BASIC FUNCTION:

Perform skilled maintenance, repair and construction of District buildings and equipment in one or more craft or trade; lead other Maintenance Technicians as necessary; work independently in trades such as carpentry, locksmith, mason, roofing and audiovisual repair.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

The Maintenance Technician II class performs skilled crafts work in one or more specialties such as carpentry, locksmith, mason, roofing, and audiovisual repair and may lead other maintenance workers.  The Maintenance Technician III class performs advanced skilled crafts working in one or more specialties such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, steam fitter, electrical motor repair, welding, engine rebuilding and may lead other Maintenance Workers and Technicians.  The Maintenance Technician IV class performs advanced skilled crafts working ore or more specialties such as computer repair, electronic repair, energy system repair and telecommunications repair and may lead other Maintenance Workers and Technicians.   The Maintenance Technician I class performs skilled crafts work in one or more specialties such as painting, glazing and plastering. 

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform a variety of skilled work in the maintenance and repair of District facilities and equipment; prioritize, schedule, assign and coordinate the work of assigned staff to accomplish a wide variety of duties related to the building trades.
• Construct, rebuild and repair District equipment and facilities including various wood and metal structures, equipment and furniture; prepare surfaces for painting and varnishing and apply surface coverings as required.
• Estimate cost of labor and materials for work orders; obtain competitive prices for equipment and supplies needed by the District.
• Perform a variety of skilled building maintenance including repairs to doors, windows, roofs, and other building parts; construct or assemble furniture and other wood and metal structures; install and maintain grand master lock systems and electrical security systems.
• 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.
• Perform related 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:

• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Perform a wide variety of skilled journey-level work in the maintenance and repair of District facilities and equipment.
• Prioritize, schedule, assign and review work.
• Train and provide work direction to assigned personnel in the performance of a wide variety of duties related to the building trades.
• Interpret, explain and apply codes, rules and regulations involved in assigned maintenance activities.
• Effectively and safely operate a variety of assigned tools and equipment.
• Interpret blueprints, shop drawings, sketches and work orders to others.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Estimate labor and materials costs.
• Make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately.
• 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.

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 three years journey-level experience in one or more trade areas.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid Kentucky driver’s license.