Maintenance Technician

Apache Junction Unified School District

Job Description

Job Title:                    Maintenance Technician
Department:               Grounds/Maintenance
Reports To:                 Director of Facilities
FLSA Status:              Nonexempt - At-Will Position
Position Status:         Full Time Position � 12 Months
Salary:                        DOE

• Additional monies may be awarded for education earned beyond a high school diploma (official transcripts required)
• HR will make salary placement upon hiring

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Open and secure buildings and facilities as needed
• Attend Building Manager meetings
• Handle emergency custodial duties for principals, teachers, and staff
• Perform minor maintenance and repairs as needed (changing light bulbs, etc.)
• Assist with district endeavors (moving classrooms, events on campuses, etc.)
• Move furniture and equipment based upon the needs of the facility
• Setup Board Room for meetings and special events; disassemble at the conclusion
• Pick up and deliver items throughout the district as needed
• Train custodians on best cleaning procedures
• Train custodians on appropriate floor care procedures (stripping, waxing, carpet cleaning, etc.)
• Ensure uniformity of cleaning practices among sites
• Train custodians on proper use of chemicals
• Keep all custodial equipment in prime working order  (foggers, carpet shampooers, auto scrubbers, extractors, etc.)
• Keep Data Sheets (SDS) books up to date
• Cover for site Building Managers when absences occur
• Report safety/security hazards and needs for major repairs in an expeditious manner
• Perform all duties in a safe and prudent manner as directed by supervisors
• Be flexible; perform other duties as assigned
• Follow district policies as outlined

Professional Core Competencies

• Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly and patient manner
• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively under time constraints
• Demonstrates the ability to exercise independent judgment
• Must be detail-oriented and self-motivated
• Function effectively as a team member
• Be responsible, reliable and punctual
• Be a willing learner that models flexibility and adapts to change
• Positively accepts direction
• Establishes and maintains courteous, cooperative working relationships with others
• Directs constructive criticism toward improving the district
• Exercises positive problem solving behavior and conflict resolution skills
• Adheres to the dress code appropriate to the site and job
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information
• Acts as a positive role model for students, staff, and community
• Works with a large cross section of people in a professional and non-judgmental manner

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Minimum three (3) years exemplary work experience performing similar duties and responsibilities
• Valid AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card with IVP number

Physical Requirements � Physical Work

• Positions in this classification typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, sitting, finger or manual dexterity, repetitive finger motion, speaking, hearing, seeing (with correction), focusing ability, or other factors applicable for the job.
• Employee must be able to stand and walk constantly on various floor surfaces while performing various duties including, but not limited to, using push/pull force of up to 50 pounds for various machines.
• Employee must stand constantly and walk frequently lifting items of various sizes, up to 30 pounds. Items over 50 pounds require a second staff member to lift.
• Employee may rarely be required to climb