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Preventive Maintenance Lead

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Preventative Maintenance Lead CODE: 7201 SQ/OQ: Optimal Qualified
WORKING TITLE: Preventive Maintenance Lead GRADE: 15 MONTHS: 12
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Under general supervision, leads and/or performs equipment repair, replacement, and preventative maintenance checks and services. Assists in the day-to-day oversight of preventive maintenance technicians and specialists that perform semi-skilled work in operating and routinely servicing heating and cooling equipment and performing a variety of facilities maintenance duties at a small cluster of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) facilities. The work of this class involves the oversight and responsibility for the safe, efficient operation and routine servicing of building heating and cooling equipment, which typically consists of central low pressure boilers, chillers and associated motors, pumps and fans. Employee leads preventative technicians and specialists in performing a variety of general maintenance work including, but not limited to, repair and replacement of doors, locks, shelves, lockers, desks, chairs, and other fixtures and furniture items found at schools. May also perform these duties as needed. Skilled trades and craft personnel perform more technical repairs. Employee leads and ensures timely responses to requests for building services from school staff and building service managers, and works with energy management staff in controlling and operating school heating and cooling equipment. Employee in this class is considered emergency personnel and is required to report to buildings during inclement weather.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Working knowledge of: the methods and procedures for operating a moderately complex central low pressure heating system, and the tools and materials used in servicing such equipment; applicable safety codes and regulations; general building maintenance procedures; ability to use PC graphics, spreadsheets, word processing and email sufficient to reach graphical displays of systems and equipment, to maintain equipment records and to report information to other school system offices. Ability to operate hydraulic lift. Ability to operate and maintain a variety of heating and ventilating, mechanical and similar plant machinery and equipment. Ability to maintain plant equipment records. Ability to perform a variety of general building maintenance repairs. Skilled in the use and care of common mechanical tools and lubricating equipment. Ability to effectively lead, train and inspect the work of subordinates. Working knowledge of desktop computers and common software. Knowledge of and the ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: High School or GED diploma required. Experience in the operation and routine servicing of an industrial-type heating and ventilating system. Successful completion of the Plant Equipment Operations and Air Conditioning courses required. Experience in a supervisory or lead role preferred. Experience in increasingly responsible maintenance work. Good oral and written communications and human relations skills. Other combinations of appropriate education and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform of actively in the position.
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a Plant Equipment Operations Certificate.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) Involves working in close, dirty spaces, and some exposure to conditions where minor injuries could occur. Sufficient physical strength and freedom from disabling defects to permit the lifting and moving of heavy objects (minimum 50 lbs.) and to perform manual labor.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) Employee in this classification is considered emergency personnel and is required to report to buildings during inclement weather and may be required to report to other locations to assist staff in emergency situations. Frequent overtime or night work may be required. Employee is provided a uniform and must wear proper attire. Employee must provide a current working telephone number to their supervisor, and update the telephone number on file, as necessary with their supervisor.
OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: Yes

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(The duties listed are typical examples of the work performed by this job classification. This is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements and does not limit the assignment of additional related duties for the position. Not all duties assigned are included, nor are all duties listed performed in every office or every day.)

1. Assists in the day¿to-day oversight of preventive maintenance technicians and specialists within assigned schools or facilities.

2. Serves as lead and provides guidance, training and support to assigned group of preventive maintenance technicians and specialists.

3. Conducts quality inspections of tasks completed by preventive maintenance technicians and specialists. Provide regular quality inspection reports to the appropriate maintenance and operations managers.

4. Performs a variety of general maintenance work in the absence of preventive maintenance technicians or specialists: including, but not limited to repairs to buildings and equipment; including changing electric fuses, making daily check of fire alarm system, adjusting and servicing doors, making temporary repairs of broken windows, replacing furniture, fixtures and other items found at school.

5. Leads the work of technicians and specialists or performs the following duties in their absence:
Replaces/ clean filters in air purifiers.

Reports maintenance and supply needs.

Maintains, inspects boiler plant during the heating season and chilled water system cooling season.

Collaborates with energy management staff in controlling and operating school heating and cooling equipment.

Operates and routinely services oil burners and related heating and ventilating equipment.

Checks mechanical function of automatic burner controls, water levels and steam gauges.

Checks belts and replace as needed. Adjusts pulleys and add oil to motors as necessary.

Cleans grease fittings, cleans and oils circulating pumps, exhaust fans and compressors.

Cleans, greases, and paints boiler room machinery and pipes.

Replaces filters on air handling equipment in roof penthouses and mechanical rooms.

Replaces filters on heating, cooling and ventilation equipment in all parts of the building.

Maintains records of equipment performance and preventive maintenance and prepares routine reports.

Inspects grounds, building exterior and roof. Repair deficiencies as required and submit work orders for extensive repairs to appropriate trade shop.

6. Occasionally responds to emergency calls outside of regularly scheduled work hours.

7. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Class Established: 10/2021
Date(s) Revised:
Last Reviewed:

This description may be changed at any time.