District Facilities Technician: Skilled Maintenance

South-Orange-Maplewood-School-District; Maplewood (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

South Orange - Maplewood Public Schools is seeking a skilled maintenance/custodial professional to provide hands-on repairs and preventative maintenance for district buildings, equipment, and grounds. The role requires the ability to perform diverse tasks, from plumbing and electrical work to carpentry and grounds maintenance, with attention to safety and quality.

Qualifications include NJ licensing preferences, strong communication, physical stamina, and a valid NJ driver's license.

Qualifications

• Electrician's and plumber's license preferred, but not required.
• Three (3) years' experience in plumbing and electrical preferred.
• Possesses a New Jersey Black Seal Low Pressure License or the ability to obtain said license within one year of employment. Failure to obtain the license shall be cause for removal.
• Possess good communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the public.

Responsibilities

• 1. Provide maintenance and repair of district facilities, including repairing woodwork, roofs, fixtures, and motors; painting, repairing, and replacing of plumbing fixtures and drainage systems; replacing ballasts, bulbs, switches and receptacles, and replacing broken glass.
• 2. Maintains effective and respectful communication with students, parents, staff and the public.
• 3. Inspect building's exterior and interior, including heating and cooling system; perform maintenance and repairs.
• 4. Install door and window assemblies and hardware, including window glass and screens.
• 5. Install ceiling and floor material, including ceramic and VAT tile, acoustical and fixed ceiling tile/panels.
• 6. Remodel facilities as required, including painting, drywall installation, door installation etc.
• 7. Assist with relocation of furnishings, such as desks, tables, chairs, file cabinets etc. as required.
• 8. Move, install, assemble, and repair all school furniture and playground equipment as needed.
• 9. Operates light truck/van/trailer to transport furniture, equipment, and supplies throughout the district.
• 10. Perform grounds work, including mowing, weeding, cutting, trimming, pruning etc. within the district.
• 11. Operate equipment and use tools following safety procedures.
• 12. Follow safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
• 13. Correct unsafe conditions in the district and report any conditions that are not correctable to the facilities manager
• 14. Maintain tools and equipment and perform preventative maintenance as required.
• 15. Report all problems regarding building maintenance to the facilities manager within a reasonable time frame.
• 16. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the facilities manager.
• 17. Follow written and oral instructions.
• 18. Work cooperatively and collaboratively with others as assigned.
• 19. Maintain cleanliness of work areas, including general shop area, vehicle, and work area upon completion of work order.
• 20. Maintain the tool cage in an orderly, efficient and accurate manner, including but not limited to, being accountable for tools, equipment and supplies.
• 21. Removal of snow and ice from district sidewalks and parking lots.
• 22. Models appropriate and cooperative behavior, including protecting confidential information, consistent with district ethical guidelines.
• 23. Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

Skills

Electrical license

Plumbing license

NJ Black Seal Low Pressure License

Communication skills

NJ driver's license

Job description

South Orange - Maplewood Public Schools is seeking a skilled maintenance/custodial professional to provide hands-on repairs and preventative maintenance for district buildings, equipment, and grounds. The role requires the ability to perform diverse tasks, from plumbing and electrical work to carpentry and grounds maintenance, with attention to safety and quality.

Qualifications include NJ licensing preferences, strong communication, physical stamina, and a valid NJ driver's license.