Class Code: 7443

CLASS TITLE: Maintenance Technician III

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 in advanced trades such as electrical, plumbing, steam fitter, electrical motor repair, welding and engine rebuilding.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Perform a variety of skilled work in the maintenance and repair of District facilities and equipment; perform welding and metal fabrication.

Assist in the purchase, installation, maintenance and repair of electrical wiring and fixtures; perform trouble-shooting to repair or replace fans and motors; perform repairs to motors, bells, clocks, lighting circuits and to communication and audio-visual equipment.

Perform skilled maintenance and repair on mechanical and electrical equipment; test and replace circuits; trouble-shoot and correct defective switches, receptacles, ballast and other wiring; perform routine mechanical and electrical maintenance.

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.

Performs 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.

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.

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.

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 four 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