POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
FLSA STATUS:
Maintenance Specialist
Non-Exempt
CATEGORY:
GRADE:
Classified
F (Skilled Trades)
JOB SUMMARY: Repair and maintain the District’s fire suppression systems, elevators, automatic/
handicap doors and building door hardware. Responsible to establish and maintain preventative
maintenance for proper operation of life safety systems.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
YEARLY
PERCENT OF
TIME
30%
1.
Maintain fire suppression systems district wide and perform minor repairs as
needed on fire panels, sprinkler systems, risers, fire hydrants, backflow preventers,
stand alone systems, and portable fire extinguishers. Coordinate inspections of all
fire systems and work with Fire Marshall for yearly inspections. Maintain and
generate forms for city compliance certificates and generate requisitions for city
fees. Recommend district wide fire system upgrades.
2.
Oversee and repair elevator services for the district. Answer distress calls and
assist in removing persons stuck in elevators; recommend district wide elevator
upgrades. Coordinate yearly inspections with state inspector; generate all required
forms to The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations to receive state
compliance certificate and generate requisitions for state fees.
25%
3.
Maintain automatic doors and install service equipment district wide to include
maintaining electronic and electric controls. Establish and maintain preventative
maintenance logs and secure inventory of specialized tools and replacement parts.
20%
4.
Inspect all door hardware and equipment to insure proper operation and
compliance with handicap codes. Generate requisitions for window coverings,
mini and vertical blinds, window film and glass repair.
10%
5.
Research distributors and generate requisitions for purchase of uniforms and steel
toe shoes for all Physical Plant employees. May oversee a small crew in the
installation and repair of equipment.
10%
6.
Other duties as assigned.
5%
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Managing Director, Physical Plant
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Completion of trade school or specialized training.
EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years related experience.
Effective: 6/1/11
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SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1.
Skills/Abilities:
Knowledge and understanding of fire prevention/suppression systems such as smoke,
heat, photo sensors, risers, backflows, and fire hydrants.
Knowledge of elevators, elevator controls and systems. Automatic door systems and
PC boards,
Ability to troubleshoot systems and be proficient in city, state and handicap codes.
Good computer literacy, organizational and strong interpersonal/communication
skills.
Able to be on call 24 hours when needed.
2.
Equipment Used: Multi meter, specialized meters and programs for automatic doors, fire
panels, specialized tools for elevators, Mechanical tools, power tools, levels, ladders, and wire
feed welding equipment, desk top computer, laptop computer.
3.
Software Used: Auto-cad, Windows, Grainger, Stanley, Fike, Internet, e-mail, spreadsheets,
and database.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The
employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit;
use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch,
or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or
move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth
perception and ability to adjust focus.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Alternative or combined skills in understanding, counseling, and/or influencing people are
important in achieving job objectives, causing action, understanding others, or changing behavior;
and, skills of persuasiveness or assertiveness, as well as sensitivity to the point of view of others.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical
parts and risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places;
fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed
to wet and/or humid conditions; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat and
vibration. The noise level in the work is usually loud.
Effective: 6/1/11
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POSITION TITLE:
Maintenance Specialist
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work
environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
None
Stand
Walk
Sit
Use hands to finger, handle or feel
Reach with hands and arms
Climb or balance
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Talk
Hear
Taste
Smell
WEIGHT and FORCE
DEMANDS:
Up to 10 pounds
Up to 25 pounds
Up to 50 pounds
Up to 100 pounds
More than 100 pounds
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Wet or humid conditions(non-weather)
Work near moving mechanical parts
Work in high, precarious places
Fumes or airborne particles
Toxic or caustic chemicals
Outdoor weather conditions
Extreme cold(non-weather)
Extreme hot (non-weather)
Risk of electrical shock
Work with explosives
Risk of radiation
Vibration
Over 2/3
X
X
X
X
None
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
X
X
X
X
X
None
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
Over 2/3
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
VISION DEMANDS:
No special vision requirements
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus
Effective: 6/1/11
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Required
X
X
X
X
X
X
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NOISE LEVEL:
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate
Loud
Very Loud
Exposure Level
X
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and
responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration
of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employee may be directed
to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically present in this description.
I certify that I have received a copy of this job description. I have read and understand the duties and
responsibilities of this position.
X
Employee Signature
Effective: 6/1/11
Date
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