Murfreesboro City Schools

Maintenance Technician

Department of Finance and Administrative Services

Division of Maintenance

Revised on 06/29/2018

Credentials: Valid Tennessee Driver's License. High School Diploma or GED (current employees excepted).

Other Qualifications: Maintenance Technicians may include, but are not limited to, individuals who have experience and expertise in one or more of the following areas: plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry or motor mechanics. The person in this position must be able to effectively and safely use the tools and equipment of the trade or craft of expertise; read, listen, understand and follow oral and written instruction including but not limited to technical manuals, charts and terms related to the trade or craft; be able to work well with people; be able to appropriately and efficiently use the services of a helper; be courteous to children and adults and use only language and behaviors appropriate to a school setting. This person must be honest, trustworthy and motivated to do timely and good quality work without close supervision; be punctual and consistent in work habits and attendance. Must be willing to occasionally work unusual hours in crisis situations.

Physical Demands: The person in this position must have and maintain the intellectual, sensory, emotional and physical abilities necessary for the effective and safe performance of duty; be a safe driver; be able to occasionally lift and carry objects which exceed fifty (50) pounds and frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds. This person must be able to drive a variety of vehicles, push, pull, stoop, kneel, reach, grasp, talk, hear, climb and crawl; work in extreme temperatures; tolerate dust, chemicals and other substances and environmental conditions associated with maintenance work; be emotionally mature, able to work cooperatively, cope with stress appropriately and abruptly change tasks in a composed manner.

Essential Job Functions: The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing the work necessary in the respective area of expertise. Job functions include, but are not limited to:

1. Observe all safety rules.
2. Assume primary responsibility for the safe condition of all equipment or structures in area of expertise.
3. Help maintain an effective preventive maintenance program for area of responsibility.
4. Follow all purchasing guidelines for area of responsibility.
5. Enter any newly purchased tools or equipment into inventory.

1. Keep work area clean and orderly.

Staff Relationship: Reports directly to the Supervisor of Maintenance

Terms of Employment: Twelve (12) months, hourly rate and benefits set annually. Non-exempt.