Lead Maintenance Engineer - Berkeley Unified School District

THESE ARE EVENING SHIFT HOURS FROM 2:00 PM - 10:00 PMBASIC FUNCTION:Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, coordinate and oversee day-to-day operations involving the repair, construction and maintenance of District buildings, facilities, utilities and equipment; provide work direction and guidance to maintenance personnel involved in maintenance and repair of facilities, utilities and equipment on an assigned day or night shift; perform journey-level tasks in two (2) building trades and basic maintenance and repair work in other trades (carpentry, electrical, HVAC, , plumbing and painting/glazing).REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:ESSENTIAL DUTIES:• Train and provide work direction and guidance to assigned maintenance personnel on a designated shift involved in activities related to the maintenance and repair of assigned buildings, facilities, utilities and equipment • Assist supervisor with scheduling, assigning and reviewing employee schedules; receive, prioritize and respond to preventive maintenance work orders in a timely and efficient manner• Estimate labor, material and equipment needed for maintenance projects; monitor inventory levels of maintenance materials and equipment; order, receive and maintain inventory of materials and equipment• Inspect and monitor facilities and equipment to ensure safe, secure and habitable conditions and legal compliance with safety and uniform building codes; identify and resolve safety hazards; respond to and resolve emergency situations as required• Organize and lay out maintenance, repair, installation and construction tasks; interpret plans, diagrams, blue prints, sketches and specifications; estimate time, material and equipment requirements for assigned projects• Operate and maintain a variety of hand and power tools and equipment such as drills, saws, presses, grinders and pallet jacks• Monitor inventory levels of maintenance supplies and equipment; order, receive and maintain appropriate inventory levels of supplies and equipment• Communicate with personnel and various outside agencies to exchange information, coordinate activities and resolve issues or concerns• Maintain various records related to safety, expenses, work orders, project status and assigned activities• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and utilities including replacing and servicing parts and components• Perform a variety of journey-level activities in the maintenance and repair of designated facilities, utilities and equipment including tasks in carpentry, electrical, HVAC plumbing and painting/glazing • Maintain, troubleshoot, repair or fabricate articles and structures of wood or related materials such as doors, partitions, counters and furniture; repair and replace hardware; repair floors, walls, ceilings, roofs and windows; repair wall board, stucco and sheetrock as needed• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical fixtures, devices, equipment, fire alarm systems, public and other related electronic communication systems, and other installations; replace light fixtures, ballasts, switches, fuses, plugs, cabling and other electrical accessories; trace out wiring, perform diagnostic tests on system components and replace defective wires and parts; may train site staff on how to conduct fire drills and how to respond to system malfunctions and compliance with fire codes• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair plumbing systems, faucets, drinking fountains, toilets, urinals, sinks, pipes, valves, pumps and other fittings and fixtures; inspect and repair leaks, obstructions and general system failures• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and equipment; make routine adjustments and perform preventive maintenance; diagnose malfunctions and determine repair needs; maintain and replace filters as necessary• Prepare surfaces for painting; apply paint or other protective or decorative material on a variety of surfaces; paint over graffiti as needed; operate a brush, roller or spray gun to apply a variety of surface coverings to various surfaces; clean brushes, tools and other equipmentOTHER DUTIES:Perform related duties as assigned