Lead Maintenance Engineer

Job Description:

Lead Maintenance Engineer

Description

Basic Function and Representative Duties

THESE ARE EVENING SHIFT HOURS FROM 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, coordinate and oversee day-to-day operations involving the repair, construction and maintenance of District buildings, facilities, utilities and equipment; provide work direction and guidance to maintenance personnel involved in maintenance and repair of facilities, utilities and equipment on an assigned day or night shift; perform journey-level tasks in two (2) building trades and basic maintenance and repair work in other trades (carpentry, electrical, HVAC, , plumbing and painting/glazing).

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Train and provide work direction and guidance to assigned maintenance personnel on a designated shift involved in activities related to the maintenance and repair of assigned buildings, facilities, utilities and equipment

• Assist supervisor with scheduling, assigning and reviewing employee schedules; receive, prioritize and respond to preventive maintenance work orders in a timely and efficient manner

• Estimate labor, material and equipment needed for maintenance projects; monitor inventory levels of maintenance materials and equipment; order, receive and maintain inventory of materials and equipment

• Inspect and monitor facilities and equipment to ensure safe, secure and habitable conditions and legal compliance with safety and uniform building codes; identify and resolve safety hazards; respond to and resolve emergency situations as required

• Organize and lay out maintenance, repair, installation and construction tasks; interpret plans, diagrams, blue prints, sketches and specifications; estimate time, material and equipment requirements for assigned projects

• Operate and maintain a variety of hand and power tools and equipment such as drills, saws, presses, grinders and pallet jacks

• Monitor inventory levels of maintenance supplies and equipment; order, receive and maintain appropriate inventory levels of supplies and equipment

• Communicate with personnel and various outside agencies to exchange information, coordinate activities and resolve issues or concerns

• Maintain various records related to safety, expenses, work orders, project status and assigned activities

• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and utilities including replacing and servicing parts and components

• Perform a variety of journey-level activities in the maintenance and repair of designated facilities, utilities and equipment including tasks in carpentry, electrical, HVAC plumbing and painting/glazing

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair or fabricate articles and structures of wood or related materials such as doors, partitions, counters and furniture; repair and replace hardware; repair floors, walls, ceilings, roofs and windows; repair wall board, stucco and sheetrock as needed

• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical fixtures, devices, equipment, fire alarm systems, public and other related electronic communication systems, and other installations; replace light fixtures, ballasts, switches, fuses, plugs, cabling and other electrical accessories; trace out wiring, perform diagnostic tests on system components and replace defective wires and parts; may train site staff on how to conduct fire drills and how to respond to system malfunctions and compliance with fire codes

• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair plumbing systems, faucets, drinking fountains, toilets, urinals, sinks, pipes, valves, pumps and other fittings and fixtures; inspect and repair leaks, obstructions and general system failures

• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and equipment; make routine adjustments and perform preventive maintenance; diagnose malfunctions and determine repair needs; maintain and replace filters as necessary

• Prepare surfaces for painting; apply paint or other protective or decorative material on a variety of surfaces; paint over graffiti as needed; operate a brush, roller or spray gun to apply a variety of surface coverings to various surfaces; clean brushes, tools and other equipment

OTHER DUTIES:

Perform related duties as assigned

Knowledge and Abilities

these are evening shift hours from KNOWLEDGE OF:

Methods, materials, tools, terminology and equipment used in the building maintenance trades including electrical, HVAC, carpentry, plumbing and painting

Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies

Requirements of maintaining facilities, utilities and equipment in good repair

Operation of a wide variety of hand and power tools and equipment

Shop math applicable to the building trades, including estimating costs

Applicable building codes, ordinances, fire regulations and safety precautions

Technical aspects of the building maintenance trades

Preventive maintenance principles and practices

Health and safety regulations and procedures

Record-keeping techniques

Oral and written communication skills

Proper lifting techniques

ABILITY TO:

Perform a variety of journey-level activities in the maintenance and repair of facilities, utilities and equipment including tasks in carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing and painting

Operate a wide variety of hand and power tools and equipment related to the building trades

Receive, prioritize and respond to work orders in a timely and efficient manner

Organize and lay out work

Work efficiently to meet schedules and deadlines

Inspect, diagnose, maintain, repair or replace a variety of parts and equipment

Prepare and/or work from sketches, diagrams, blueprints, plans and specifications

Work independently with little direction

Estimate material and supply needs

Observe health and safety regulations

Maintain records related to work performed

Interpret, apply and explain applicable building codes, ordinances, fire regulations and safety precautions

Understand and follow written and oral instructions

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Develop, guide, train and lead assigned personnel

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others

Perform heavy physical labor

Education, Experience and Other Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school supplemented by specialized training in building maintenance or a related field and five (5) years of experience in each of two (2) or more of the building trades

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid California driver's license

Working Conditions and Additional Information

ENVIRONMENT:

Indoor and outdoor work environment

Regular exposure to fumes, dust, dirt, oil/grease

Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of tools and equipment

Hearing and speaking to exchange information

Seeing to perform maintenance duties

Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling objects typically weighing 50 pounds, and occasionally and with assistance up to 100 pounds

Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally

Bending at the waist, stooping, kneeling or crouching

Climbing ladders and working from heights

Standing for extended periods of time

HAZARDS:

Working around and with machinery having moving parts.

Working at heights.

Power saws and flying debris or nails.

Exposure to fumes from paints and solvents

EXAMINATION INFORMATION:

The first step in the examination process is the application screening and whether or not the candidate meets the minimum qualifications listed.

The testing process may consist of a written exam; an oral exam; a performance exam; a structured interview (SI); a qualification appraisal interview (QAI); an evaluation of training & experience/education (T&E) and/or any combination thereof.

All tests will have a passing score set between 50 and 99 depending of a variety of factors affecting that specific recruitment.

All candidates must pass the first examination process to be invited to the next step/test in the process.

As the testing process consists of a minimum of two examination processes; the weight of each of those processes may be determined at any step in the processes.

Qualified candidates will be notified of the date, time, and place of the examination(s)/test(s).

Candidates will be notified of the minimum pass points/test score for each examination and/or test in the examination process.

OTHER: Proof of identification for completion of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be submitted at the time of processing for employment.

SALARIES: All salaries as stated are based on present information and are subject to change. Appointments are made at the minimum salary shown in the posting and increases are granted at intervals based on the anniversary date.

Notification of Non-Discrimination Policy

The Berkeley Unified School District is committed to fostering a positive working environment for its employees. Accordingly, BUSD practices shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying of any employee based on an employee's actual race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

The Board also prohibits retaliation against any district employee or job applicant who complains, testifies or in any way participates in the district's complaint procedures instituted pursuant to this policy.

The following employee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination regarding Board Policy 4030:

Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator

2020 Bonar Street, Room 116

Berkeley, CA 94702

Phone: 510-486-9338

Email: nondiscrimination@berkeley.net

SALARIES: All salaries as stated are based on present information and are subject to change. Appointments are made at the minimum salary shown and increases are granted at intervals based on satisfactory service.

BENEFITS (FOR PERMANENT EMPLOYEES): Health plans provide for full coverage for employees and family in the area of medical and dental insurance to a negotiated maximum. All employees who work an average regular assignment of less than 5-1/2 hours a day (.72 FTE or less) shall be entitled to health insurance coverage and dental insurance coverage on a pro-rated basis. This position is covered by Social Security and may be eligible for California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), with joint employee and employer paid contributions. Current members of CalPERS working in other California state, county, city, and school districts can transfer retirement service credit to the District. All employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistant Program (EAP). The District also offers various optional benefits including life insurance, short term disability, Vision Service Plan (VSP), and a medical and dependent care flexible spending option.

VACATION: Regular, non-management, District employees shall accrue vacation as follows:

1-3 Years: Ten (10) working days per year until he/she has completed four (4) years of service.

4-9 Years: Fifteen (15) working days per year until he/she has completed ten (10) years of service.

10-14 Years: Twenty (20) working days per year until he/she has completed fifteen (15) years of service.

15+ Years: Twenty-five (25) working days per year.

Regular twelve (12) month employees shall accrue two (2) additional days of vacation per year at each step indicated above.

HOLIDAYS: Annual employees receive seventeen (17) paid holidays per year:

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans' Day

Thanksgiving Holiday (3 Days)

Winter Board Holiday (3 Days)

New Year's Holiday (2 Days)

Martin Luther King's Birthday

Lincoln's Birthday

Washington's Birthday

Spring Board Holiday

Malcolm X's Birthday

Memorial Day

School Year employees may receive sixteen (16) paid holidays, including all of the above except Independence Day (4th of July).

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Classified employees may also participate in professional development activities to enhance their careers.

HEALTH AND CHARACTER INVESTIGATIONS:

Candidates selected for appointment may be required to pass a medical examination given by a Commission-designated physician to determine physical fitness for District employment. The Commission may disqualify any eligible candidates on the basis of the examining physician's report. The District also conducts a fingerprinting background check for all potential candidates for hire. All convictions must be declared and explained on the application; failure to do so will automatically disqualify the application. Tuberculosis tests must be completed and a negative result must be supplied prior to beginning work.

Closing Date/Time: 11/21/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$85,152.00 - $103,764.00 Annually