School Facilities Maintenance Technician

Moore County Schools; Carthage (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Moore County Schools in Carthage, NC, is seeking an Area Maintenance Technician to perform upkeep across district facilities. The role reports to the Director for Maintenance and involves maintenance, electrical, plumbing, carpentry and systems checks.

Starting date is immediate and the position is 12 months, non-exempt. Applicant must hold a high school diploma and NC driver’s license, with pesticide license maintenance within six months. Occasional after-hours work may be required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Considerable experience in one or more of the trades common to building maintenance.
• Valid North Carolina driver's license.
• Maintain a school electrical license.
• Ability to read and understand written orders and labeling.
• Ability to work with ladders and heights over 8' in a safe manner.
• Must either possess or obtain State Pesticide License for all disciplines within six months of employment, and all licenses must be continuously maintained.
• Must have general knowledge of computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Provides maintenance support to the assigned school in the absence of the Area Maintenance Technician.
• Replaces light bulbs and ballasts, receptacles, and switches as needed.
• Changes filters on HVAC systems on routine schedule as needed.
• Helps assist Area Maintenance Technicians if needed.
• Checks and cleans off roofs and gutters as needed.
• Installs bulletin boards, dry erase boards, etc. as needed.
• Maintains bathroom fixtures and plumbing as needed.
• Performs light carpentry and electrical repairs as needed.
• Repairs desks, chairs and other furniture and equipment as necessary.
• Replaces glass in windows and doors as needed.
• Performs minor repairs to school equipment as needed.
• Performs repairs to roofs, gutters and drains as needed.
• Performs small repairs to drywall as needed.
• Replaces floor and ceiling tiles as needed.
• Checks and replaces belts on equipment as needed.
• Oils and greases pumps and motors as needed.
• Responds to after hour emergencies as requested.
• Performs related tasks as required.
• Maintains active certifications and improves knowledge by attendance at workshops.
• Maintains herbicide records of when and where pesticides are applied.
• Maintains correct labeling on all herbicide containers.
• Communicates with staff and school administrators to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ensures that all herbicides used on school district properties are in compliance with school district policies.
• Keeps current herbicide labels and material safety data sheets.
• Informs administrators of pre-notification and posting requirements as it applies to herbicide application.
• Assists in all pest management in and around campuses as needed.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

High school diploma

Trades experience

NC driver license

Electrical license

Read orders & labeling

Ladder & height safety

Confined spaces

Pesticide license

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Moore County Schools in Carthage, NC, is seeking an Area Maintenance Technician to perform upkeep across district facilities. The role reports to the Director for Maintenance and involves maintenance, electrical, plumbing, carpentry and systems checks.

Starting date is immediate and the position is 12 months, non-exempt. Applicant must hold a high school diploma and NC driver’s license, with pesticide license maintenance within six months. Occasional after-hours work may be required.