Maintenance I Specialist

1 week ago

Hood River, OR, United States Hood River County School District Full time
This job posting will remain open until filled. This is a REGULAR position, budgeted to work 8 hours/day, year-round and will begin immediately.

Application Process

Current District Regular Employees:
Sign into TalentEd as an internal applicant. Submit your letter of interest in TalentEd/Applicant Tracking. Outline your qualifications.

External Applicants (including Substitutes and District Coaches):

Complete an electronic TalentEd/Applicant Tracking application. Include the following:
  • Letter of interest addressed to Todd Rainwater, Operations and Facilities Director;
  • Include the names and contact numbers for three work references;
Job Purpose Statement:

With supervision, the Maintenance I Specialist performs a variety of semi-skilled duties in the maintenance, construction, and repair of the District's facilities. This work is done for the purpose of maintaining facilities in safe operating condition; maintaining a preventive maintenance program; and resolving immediate operational and/or safety concerns. The position requires both working independently and cooperatively as a team. In all aspects of work, performs tasks with minimal disruption to student learning.

This is the first level in a skilled facilities maintenance worker series requiring general facilities maintenance skills with proficiency in at least one facilities maintenance trade. The position requires advanced organizational skills and the ability to manage several assignments simultaneously. This position is supervised by the District Operations Director and receives daily lead direction from a Maintenance II or Maintenance III Specialist. This position does not supervise others.

Essential Job Functions:
  • Safely performs a variety of basic maintenance tasks that require the ability to inspect, troubleshoot, repair, fabricate, install, service and maintain building facilities and building equipment
  • Builds items (e.g. counters, temporary partitions, cabinets, shelves, walls, fences, ditches, wood structures, metal objects or other construction as needed) for the purpose of modifying or adapting facilities to specific needs.
  • Inspects system components (e.g. parts, equipment, buildings and facility appurtenances such as sidewalks, fences, roads, facilities) for the purpose of identifying potential repairs and assisting with an ongoing program of preventative maintenance.
  • Prepares documentation for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
  • Assists with system component repairs (e.g. parts, equipment and facility mechanisms) for the purpose of maintaining facilities in a safe, comfortable and operating condition.
  • Responds to emergency situations (e.g. facility damage, damaged playground equipment, roof leaks) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns, or notifies lead worker, supervisor or building administrator for guidance, as appropriate.
  • Performs or assists in scheduled preventative maintenance of roofs, motors, exit/emergency lights, basketball hoops, generators, batteries, smoke detectors and service vehicle.
  • Performs some carpentry duties, including but not limited to, new construction, remodel, fabrication and repairs/replacement of doors, walls, signs, desks, counters, shelves and tables.
  • Performs interior and exterior painting in the preparation and finishing of various surfaces, including pressure washing, chemical paint removal, sand blasting, sanding, brush painting, roller painting and power spray painting.
  • Assists with window glazing and screen repairs.
  • Assists with a variety of interior masonry duties including installation of ceramic tile, grout and patch repairs.
  • Assists with new installation and repairs of various floor coverings, including but not limited to, VCT, carpet tiles and cove base.
  • Assists with a variety of minor plumbing repairs/maintenance, including but not limited to, restroom commode and sink fixtures, drinking fountains, and snaking drain lines.
  • Refinish and makes repairs to furniture, tables and chairs.
  • Follows specific operations and maintenance guidelines for site specific equipment.
  • Delivers materials, equipment and supplies to District facilities.
  • Moves furniture, equipment and materials within and between District facilities.
  • Operates a variety of hand and power tools.
  • Operates a variety of vehicles, including cube vans, vans with lift gates and small dump truck.
  • Operates mowers and snow removal equipment.
  • Safely works from ladders, scaffolding, and riggings.
  • Requisitions material supplies, equipment, and assistance.
  • Keeps tools and equipment in good operating condition.
  • Prepares daily reports on work completed and materials used.
  • Utilizes the electronic work order system
  • Attends work regularly in a clean uniform and is on time for assignments
  • Occasionally performs work beyond a standard 40-hour work week when required.
  • Other related duties may be assigned as needed.
Other Job Functions:
  • Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting the in the completion of their work activities.
  • Attend staff meetings and in-service trainings.
Job Requirements/Qualifications:
  • Education and/or Experience:

    High school diploma or GED equivalent. One year prior custodial or maintenance experience working in an industrial or school setting, sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined in this job description.
Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:
  • Interpersonal Skills: Works well with others from diverse backgrounds. Must have ability to understand and follow oral and written directions. Able to establish and maintain respectful, effective relationships with those encountered in the course of the work.
  • Language Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing in English. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from supervisor or staff. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate in Spanish and English preferred.
  • Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions and percentages.
  • Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to learn and apply new information or new skills.
  • Computer Skills: Ability to proficiently use district email, search engines, and work order system.
  • Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to appropriately communicate with diverse staff, students, patrons and others, including vendors and other agencies. Ability to exercise good judgment and work in an environment with frequent interruptions and deadlines, while minimizing disruption to student learning. Ability to juggle multiple tasks and possess excellent organizational and time management skills.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
  • Valid Driver's license and ability to maintain insurability under the District's vehicle insurance policy. Possession of CPR/First Aid Certification. Worker Asbestos Abatement Certification training is required with annual refresher training each year thereafter. Lead-Based Paint Training Certification and Welding Certification is desirable.
Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance; complete district required pre-employment/post offer drug screen and post offer physical assessment; possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Required testing:

Any offer of employment made by Hood River County School District to an external candidate is contingent upon satisfactory results of:
  • Drug screening tests for any illegal drug or substance classified in Schedules I through V under the Federal Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. 811 to 812. This includes, but is not limited to, marijuana, mind-altering substances or narcotic drugs such as hallucinogens, amphetamines, barbiturates, or any other illegal drug or controlled substance, except those federally recognized as legally prescribed by a physician and used as directed.
  • Post-offer physical abilities assessment.
  • Nationwide criminal history verification - a background check for any convictions directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Unless otherwise required by law, only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the applicant from employment.
  • Fingerprint-based nation-wide background clearance.

Compensation: The 2025/26 school year hourly pay range for Maintenance I Specialist is $19.15 to $21.77.

HOOD RIVER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Disabled persons may contact Hood River County School District at 541/387-5016 for additional information or assistance. Speech or hearing-impaired persons may contact Hood River County School District for assistance through the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 1-800-735-2900.

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