TRADES TECH II

Position : TRADES TECH II

Agency : Orange County Public Schools

Job Overview : Under administrative direction, the purpose of this supervisory position is to plan, organize, coordinate, direct, and implement school district maintenance, repair, and construction activities within the facilities maintenance division and / or one or more of the craft civil or mechanical trades (e.g., HVAC, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, asphalt, concrete, refrigeration, roofing, warehousing, communications). The incumbent may be assigned to a specific functional area such as construction management. Essential functions are performed according to the area of assignment and are performed as directed.

Responsibilities

• Respond to internal and external customers in a timely, accurate, courteous, and empathetic manner, representing OCPS in a positive light.
• Provide planning, organization, coordination, direction, and implementation in maintenance, repair, and construction activities associated with craft civil or mechanical trades.
• Collaborate with district maintenance and construction teams, private / public contractors, and school administration to plan, coordinate, and execute projects.
• Review and assist in the preparation of contracts, bids, and specifications for vendors and contractors.
• Critically review maintenance, service, repair, or construction orders and requests, and assess feasibility.
• Act as the point of contact between facility construction and maintenance teams and may follow projects from planning through warranty periods.
• Enter warranty work requests for new construction and coordinate with contractors to ensure completion.
• Conduct site inspections to determine project specifications, manpower allocation, and materials requirements.
• Prioritize and coordinate project specifics and supervise personnel under charge.
• Inspect ongoing projects, report status, and ensure adherence to approved plans and specifications.
• Plan and schedule major repairs, renovations, and construction projects to minimize disruption to district activities.
• Inspect and monitor contractual work for compliance with plans and specifications.
• Assist in unit management by preparing budget documents, monitoring expenditures, and developing planning schedules.
• Ensure safety and accident prevention policies, codes, ordinances, and building standards are followed.
• Maintain accurate logs and reports of work performed, purchase orders, invoices, and material requests.
• Determine whether work should be performed in-house or contracted out.
• Respond to emergency or critical maintenance orders and prevent hazardous conditions.
• Oversee proper care of equipment, tools, and vehicles, ensuring safe operation.
• Stay current on relevant technologies and update skills as required.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation and information.

Marginal Functions

Minimum Training and Experience

High school diploma and five (5) years of progressively responsible and technically skilled work in facilities maintenance or any craft civil or mechanical trade, with a portion in a lead worker capacity that demonstrates ability to coordinate, delegate, and inspect tasks. Demonstrated knowledge of applicable laws, codes, and regulations. Vocational / technical training in trades preferred. Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.

Performance Aptitudes

ADA Compliance

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