Maintenance Employee

Harrisburg School District; Harrisburg (SD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Harrisburg School District is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician responsible for managing the operations of the central receiving warehouse and assigned facilities. The role includes processing deliveries, maintaining inventory, and ensuring safety procedures.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, and preferably a technical engineering background. The position requires physical ability for lifting and maintaining various mechanical systems, with an emphasis on preventative maintenance.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of facility maintenance experience.
• Knowledge in operation and maintenance of hot water and steam boilers.
• Ability to operate a delivery truck and forklift.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the central receiving warehouse.
• Process deliveries and maintain accurate inventory.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on various systems.

Skills

Experience with boilers

Mechanical system maintenance

Electrical and plumbing knowledge

Inventory management

Physical ability to lift 75 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two years technical engineering degree

Tools

Forklift

Job description

REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School Diploma or GED. Two years of technical engineering degree or equivalent preferred.

Experience: One year of facility maintenance experience, two years preferred. Experience in operation and maintenance of hot water and steam boilers; proper water treatment; burner operation; centrifugal pumps; knowledge of fire alarm and automatic sprinkler fire systems; knowledge of heating, ventilation, and cooling systems; and electrical, plumbing, and sewer system equipment. Knowledge of warehouse shipping and receiving operations preferred.

Physical Requirements: Constant hand-eye/mind-eye coordination, walking and standing. Frequent bending, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, stooping, turning, and crouching. Occasional sitting and crawling. Ability to lift up to 75 lbs intermittently. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Other Requirements: Ability to operate delivery truck and forklift. Ability to recognize equipment malfunction. Ability to give direction effectively. Shares responsibility for holiday, extended day and weekend activities with other operations staff. Ability to work modified assignments as necessary.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES

1. Responsible for the daily management and operations of central receiving warehouse and assigned facilities in which to provide maintenance.
2. Processes incoming deliveries, stocks shelves, picks orders, and prepares for delivery to buildings.
3. Maintains accurate inventory within central receiving warehouse.
4. Transports and delivers supplies, equipment, and furniture; assembling when necessary.
5. Responds to facility emergencies.
6. Maintains and enforces safety and sanitation procedures.
7. Performs preventative and corrective maintenance in regards to mechanical systems, electrical systems, heating and cooling systems, fire alarms and sprinkler systems, plumbing and sewer systems, sound and lighting systems, and facility entrance systems for all District facilities.
8. Performs preventative maintenance, repair, remodel, and small construction work on buildings.
9. Requisitions maintenance supplies, tools, and equipment.
10. Assists with facility inventory of supplies and furnishings; maintains tools and equipment.
11. Works with outside sources such as inspectors, suppliers, and contractors.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

TERM: 12 Months

REPORTS TO: Facilities Manager