Maintenance

Job Description

Property and Plant Maintenance Technician Job Description

REPORTS TO:

Director of Facilities (as needed)FLSA JOB CLASSIFICATION:

Non-Exempt, 12 Month PositionJOB PURPOSE:

The Property and Plant Maintenance Technician provides a variety of skilled work in the maintenance, alteration, and repair of the facilities. The Property and Plant Maintenance Technician maintains school buildings and grounds in top condition to ensure full productive use of facilities.

This is a 12-month, on-campus position, five days per week, Monday through Friday, and requires regular evening and weekend work.

The Property and Plant Maintenance Technician models the GDS Community Cornerstones of Respect, Kindness, Integrity, and Responsibility.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs a variety of tasks that require the ability to, repair, install, service, and maintain building facilities, grounds and building equipment

Performs preventive maintenance of roofs, motors, exit/emergency lights, generator, service vehicle, etc.

Performs interior and exterior painting and a variety of plumbing repairs/maintenance, including restroom commode and sink fixtures, drinking fountains, snaking drain lines and rerouting of plumbing

Performs a broad spectrum of hardware (for doors) repairs and installations

Refinishes and makes repairs to furniture, tables and chairs

Performs small equipment repairs to replace vacuum parts and the like

Moves furniture, equipment, and materials around the school

Loads and delivers tables, chairs, and other equipment for meetings and special events

Operates a variety of hand and power tools and vehicles

Safely works from ladders, scaffolding, and lifts

Keeps tools and equipment in good operating condition; regularly checks and inspects

Mows and trims lawns and fields; trims shrubs, plants trees, shrubs and flowers; cleans grounds

Performs custodial duties as requested by the Director of Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor

Assists in promoting the safety, health, and comfort of students and employees in school buildings and grounds

Performs other duties as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer, Director of Facilities, and Maintenance SupervisorADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintains high standards of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency in all maintenance and repair projects

Helps teachers and students with recycling when needed

Assists in ensuring campus is safe for students and employees to return to school following inclement weather

Works beyond a 40-hour work week when workload requires

Performs other duties as assigned by the Head of School and Director of Facilities

GDS Cultural Competencies

(All Employees)

GDS Employee Skills

(All Employees)

Human-Centered

Data-Informed

Empathetic

Collaborative

Professionalism

Technologically Fluent

Adaptable & Growth Mindset

Inclusive

Productive conflict resolution

Integrity

Welcoming

Respectful

Listens to Understand

Relationship-Focused

Student-Centered

Field Expertise

Coachable

Lifelong Learner

Kind

Position Requirements

High school diploma; associate’s degree in maintenance is preferred

3-5 years of experience in construction or maintenance/repair for a large facility

Trained to operate a variety of hand and power tools and vehicles

Trained in safety procedures concerning ladders, scaffolding and lifts

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Personal qualities of credibility and unwavering commitment to Greensboro Day School’s mission

A sense of humor is appreciated

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions. Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. Regular weekend, early morning, and evening hours are required. This position may be required to work when campus is closed and work outside during inclement weather conditions. This position must be available to communicate by phone. The noise level in this work environment is moderate to high. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The position involves continuous physical activity and the job may be physically demanding. It requires, at times, heavy physical work, heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 pounds. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of the job. The position may require the employee to stand for extended periods of time, lift heavy objects on a regular basis, and do repetitive tasks with few breaks. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.DIRECT REPORTS:

There are no direct reports for the Property and Plant Maintenance Technician.