Custodian Maintenance Tech

WELCOME TO FRIDLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS!
Thank you for your interest in Fridley Public Schools, an International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools district. We are the only school district in Minnesota and one of few in the U.S. that offers the full IB Continuum to students in pre-K to grade 12.  As a world class community of learners, Fridley Public Schools aims to develop internationally minded students. We challenge ourselves, our students, and our community to become caring and knowledgeable life-long learners who inquire and take action to create a better world.
Our mission is to guide students in the development of learning skills to help them reach their full potential.
The successful candidate will be an individual who firmly believes …

• In the value of diversity and inclusion in enriching the educational experience of all students.
• All students feel valued and have a sense of belonging.
• All learners have the right to a quality education.
• All learners have the ability to learn and attain self-fulfillment.
• All learners need the strategies and tools necessary to strive toward becoming responsible, independent and productive members of society.

Job Title:  Maintenance Technician 

FTE: 1.0

Job Summary: The Maintenance Technician cleans and maintains the building facility and campus. The Maintenance Technician shares the indoor building maintenance with the Head Custodian and may be assigned to
prepare the outside grounds for school activities.

1.  Substitutes as the Head Custodian in the absence of the immediate supervisor.
2.  Under the direction of the building Head Custodian the Maintenance Technician is responsible for building housekeeping, removal of trash from the grounds, building security, and for general clean up after all building functions and for those groups renting the facilities.  Maintains grounds as necessary.  Paints walls, door frames and other areas of campus as directed.
3. Cleans and maintains classrooms, offices, furniture, gymnasiums, cafeteria, kitchen, meeting rooms, daycare rooms, restrooms, locker rooms, and hallways on a daily basis. Works with the kitchen to help with trash removal and floor cleaning. Responds to calls from office during shift for custodial services.
4. Responsible for floor finish stripping and application of fresh finish, carpet spotting and extraction, dusting of flat surfaces, window washing, vacuuming, wet and dry floor mopping, painting, minor building repair, light replacement, and grounds clean up.
5. Operates and maintains custodial equipment such as floor machines, carpet extractors, vacuum cleaners, and outdoor equipment.
6. Sets up and takes down bleachers, special furniture and equipment for school activities, and other building and group functions.
7. Responsible for the preparation of grounds and athletic fields for school activities. This includes having the knowledge of correct athletic field layouts for state high school activities, and the ability to use a paint liner, lawn equipment, dump and sand truck, chalk liner, and any other outdoor equipment to complete the task
8. Under direction of the Head Custodian is responsible for the repair and general preventative maintenance of all heating, plumbing, pneumatic, electrical and pool equipment for the facility.
9. Responsible for repair and maintenance of all building furniture and equipment.
10. Monitors steam and hydronic systems during shift to ensure heating systems are operating properly. Informs Head Custodian of system problems.
11.  Performs sidewalk snow removal and outdoor grounds maintenance.
12. Under the direction of the Head Custodian, the Maintenance Technician is responsible for emergency repairs,alarm calls, and electric and gas energy interrupt
calls.  Informs Head Custodian of areas of building and grounds that are in need of repair.
13. Informs the Head Custodian of the depleted inventory of supplies needed for building housekeeping.
14. All other duties as assigned

Hours: M-F 6:00 am to 2:30 pm.

Qualifications:

1. Minnesota Second Class C Boiler License
2. High School diploma or GED
3. Experience with operation and repair of boilers and its apparatus, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment, minor plumbing and electrical repair, pneumatic controls, and energy management system.
4. The ability to build positive working relationships and communication skills with internal and external customers
5. Ability to perform position responsibilities including physical factors, work devices, and materials handling of fifty pounds, and basic computer skills

Salary:  in accordance with the master custodian working agreement  

Wage Range:  $26.72-$30.06/hour

Working Conditions:

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employed is regularly required to talk, hear, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, reach for objects, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, and use hands to grasp and feel. The employee must frequently lift and/or move 50 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Non Exempt Position:  Not to exceed 40 hours per week.

Application Procedure:  Apply Online

Attention application materials to:  Haydee Segovia-Pope, Buildings & Grounds Manager