Preventative Maintenance

POSITION TITLE: Preventative Maintenance

EXEMPTION STATUS: Nonexempt

REPORTS TO: Preventative Maintenance Crew Foreman

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:12 months

Primary Purpose

Preventative Maintenance are responsible for ensuring that equipment and machinery stay in good working order. They commonly work with industrial or commercial equipment but may also be called upon to maintain vehicles building systems or other types of equipment. Complete scheduled preventative maintenance on HVAC systems plumbing systems and electrical systems as directed by the preventative maintenance crew foreman.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

High school diploma or GED

Valid Texas drivers license

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of operating principles of motors

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Ability to perform mathematical calculations

Ability to use hand and power tools

Experience

Three years experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience; clear driving record

Major Responsibilities

Maintenance and Repair

• Inspect and make minor repairs to roofs.
• Clean inspect and complete minor repairs to HVAC systems.
• Inspect and repair plumbing fixtures hot water heaters and install when needed.
• Install and repair wiring electrical fixtures power equipment and components of machinery and equipment following electrical code manuals specifications schematics and blueprints.
• Install and repair control and distribution apparatus including motors relays switches thermostats circuitbreaker panels and other devices.
• Install and connect power supply wiring cables conduit and electrical apparatus for machines and equipment in new and existing facilities following diagrams schematics or blueprints.
• Diagnose and resolve problems in electrical circuits systems and equipment using testing instruments and equipment.
• Measure cut bend thread assemble and install electrical conduit using rulers measuring devices hand tools pipe threader and conduit bender.
• Work irregular hours and respond to emergency calls as needed.

Records and Inventory

• Maintain accurate records on materials used labor and production.
• Maintain inventory of districtowned tools equipment and materials.

Safety

• Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment to ensure that equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and immediately report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor.

Professional Growth and Development

• Participate in professional learning training programs staff meetings and special events as assigned.

Communication

• Work with building principals and supervisors to complete projects.
• Articulate the districts mission and goals to the community and solicit community support.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Tools/Equipment Used: Power equipment and tools paint equipment and tools welding equipment and tools trencher air compressor hand tools ladder scaffolding district vehicle
• Posture: Frequent standing kneeling/squatting bending/stooping pushing/pulling twisting; work in tiring and uncomfortable positions and tight and enclosed spaces
• Motion: Frequent walking; repetitive hand motions wrist flexion/extension grasping/squeezing overhead reaching
• Lifting: Lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds without assistance 3055 pounds with assistance and more than 55 pounds with appropriate assistance
• Environment: Work outside and inside; on slippery or uneven surfaces; on ladders and scaffolding; around machinery and moving parts; exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures fumes toxic chemicals and materials noise vibration; frequent districtwide travel; occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours
• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress work with frequent interruptions