Craftsman - Carpentry - Building Maintenance

Gwinnett County Public Schools | Suwanee, GA, United States

Posted Date 4/03/2024
Description License and Certification Qualifications: Valid Georgia driver's license required.

Education Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required. Building technical training preferred.

Experience Qualifications: Two years experience in commercial construction, building maintenance, or similar demonstrated acceptable experience required.

Skills Qualifications: Ability to follow oral and written instructions quickly and accurately; ability to communicate with others in an effective and tactful manner; ability to follow technical instructions and diagrams; and knowledge of all building codes, procedures, materials, tools, hazards, and safety procedures.

Primary Responsibilities: Responsible for performing skilled installation, preventive maintenance, and repairs and operations of building structures for the Building Maintenance Department.

1. Work on various projects following the appropriate codes and safety procedures while performing appointed duties as directed.
a. Repair various types of hardware and equipment accurately.
b. Install various types of hardware equipment and building material according to building codes.
c. Perform preventive maintenance and make necessary repairs as required.
d. Record repairs made and parts used according to departmental guidelines.

2. Assume responsibility for material issued out of inventory and truck stock.
a. Maintain and account for all tools, parts, and equipment issued according to departmental guidelines.
b. Ensure access to all tools, parts, and equipment issued as directed.
c. Operate and maintain handheld work order/inventory management device.

3. Supervise private contractors if assigned to perform required work.
a. Plan and direct appointed personnel in the daily work schedule as required.
b. Monitor and maintain safe work procedures.
c. Monitor and maintain work according to building and safety codes.
d. Train private contractors and other district employees as necessary to complete work according to building codes.

4. Work with other personnel in the trade area and other departmental personnel.
a. Coordinate with other craftsmen in completing assignments.
b. Cooperate with and maintain a positive relationship with all other district personnel.

5. Work toward improving craftsmen skills and abilities.
a. Learn to service and repair different types and makes of hardware, equipment, machinery, and building structures.
b. Receive training for repairing new types of items used throughout the county.

6. Assist as required after normal work hours.
a. Be on call after normal working hours for a period of seven days.
b. Be subject to being called 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

7. Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, negotiate stairs, climb ladders, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear, manipulate tools and small items with hands, and lift and transport up to 50 pounds over short distances. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision. Sitting working on a personal computer for long periods of time are occasionally required, as well as conversing by telephone for long periods of time. The employee may be subjected to a wide range of ambient temperature and humidity conditions while working on equipment under varying conditions including overhead work and work in confined spaces. Potential hazards of this position include working with electricity, working with heat and noise producing machinery and equipment, working on elevated equipment using ladders or other lifting devices, and use of chemicals and solvents. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with specific disabilities.

Employment Type
Full time
Category
Building & Construction | Education | Installation-Maint-Repair

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