Maintenance

Work Order Management 

• Receive, review, prioritize, assign, and complete maintenance work orders

• Respond to routine, urgent, and emergency maintenance requests

• Track maintenance needs and completed repairs

• Coordinate work with school administrators and other departments

• Identify work requiring outside contractors or specialized services

Plumbing

• Repair leaking faucets, fixtures, and piping

• Repair and replace toilets, sinks, valves, and other plumbing fixtures

• Address clogged or slow drains

• Repair minor water and sewer line issues

• Investigate water leaks and plumbing concerns

• Maintain water fountains and bottle-filling stations

• Assist with shutoffs and emergency water-related situations

Doors, Locks & Building Hardware 

• Maintain and repair doors

• Repair hinges, closers, panic hardware, handles, and related components

• Maintain locks and key-related hardware

• Address door alignment and operational issues

• Support the maintenance of secure building entrances

• Coordinate specialized access-control repairs as necessary

Life Safety & Emergency Systems Support

• Visually monitor facility conditions that may create safety concerns

• Support maintenance of emergency lighting and exit systems

• Assist with fire alarm and fire-suppression system inspections and repairs

• Correct facility deficiencies identified during safety inspections

• Coordinate required inspections and specialized repairs with qualified contractors

Exterior Facilities & Site Maintenance

• Repair fences, gates, signs, and exterior building components

• Address minor sidewalk, curb, and pavement concerns

• Assist with drainage and stormwater-related maintenance

• Clear debris from drains and drainage areas when accessible

• Maintain exterior fixtures and equipment

• Address trip hazards and other identified exterior safety concerns

• Support snow, ice, storm, and severe-weather response as necessary

Energy Management

• Monitor HVAC schedules and building operating conditions

• Identify unnecessary energy use or equipment operation

• Support energy-efficient operation of building systems

• Adjust equipment schedules for school calendars, events, holidays, and building use

• Identify equipment or systems that may benefit from efficiency upgrades

Summer & Seasonal Maintenance

• Complete larger maintenance projects when schools are less occupied

• Perform painting and facility repairs

• Conduct comprehensive equipment inspections and preventive maintenance

• Address maintenance requests accumulated during the school year

• Prepare buildings and equipment for the opening of school

• Winterize or prepare equipment and facilities for seasonal changes

Preventive Maintenance 

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on building systems and equipment

• Inspect equipment for wear, damage, leaks, unusual operation, and potential failures

• Replace filters, belts, and other routine maintenance components

• Lubricate and service mechanical equipment as required

• Maintain preventive maintenance schedules and records

• Identify equipment approaching the end of its useful life

• Address minor issues before they develop into larger repairs or system failures

Electrical

• Replace lamps, bulbs, ballasts/drivers, switches, and receptacles as appropriate

• Troubleshoot lighting and minor electrical problems

• Maintain interior and exterior lighting

• Inspect electrical equipment for visible deficiencies

• Support emergency and exit lighting maintenance

• Coordinate licensed electrical contractors when required

Roof & Building Envelope

• Inspect reported roof leaks

• Perform minor roof repairs when appropriate

• Clear roof drains and address drainage concerns

• Inspect flashing, sealants, and other building-envelope components

• Address minor water-intrusion concerns

• Coordinate major roofing and building-envelope repairs with contractors

Playgrounds & Recreational Areas

• Conduct and/or support routine playground inspections

• Repair or remove damaged equipment as appropriate

• Monitor playground surfacing and accessibility

• Address identified playground hazards

• Coordinate specialized playground repairs and replacements

Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment

• Repair school furniture when feasible

• Assemble and install furniture, shelving, and equipment

• Mount approved fixtures, boards, signs, and equipment

• Assist with moving furniture and equipment

• Remove or relocate damaged or obsolete items as directed

Emergency Maintenance Response

• Respond to urgent facility issues affecting safety or school operations

• Address water leaks, HVAC failures, electrical concerns, and other building emergencies

• Assist with storm and weather-related facility damage

• Secure damaged areas until permanent repairs can be completed

• Coordinate emergency contractors when repairs exceed in-house capabilities

Facilities Planning & Capital Improvement Support

• Identify aging or failing building systems and equipment

• Provide information regarding facility conditions and maintenance history

• Assist in prioritizing major maintenance and replacement needs

• Support development of the division's Capital Improvement Plan

• Assist with planning equipment replacements and facility upgrades

• Provide operational support during construction and renovation projects

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) 

• Routine inspection and maintenance of HVAC equipment

• Air filter replacement

• Troubleshooting heating and cooling concerns

• Maintenance of air handlers, rooftop units, pumps, motors, exhaust fans, and related equipment

• Thermostat and temperature-control troubleshooting

• Monitoring building temperatures and HVAC operation

• Supporting indoor air quality and ventilation needs

• Coordinating specialized HVAC repairs and inspections with contractors when necessary

General Building Repairs

• Minor carpentry and woodworking

• Door and door-frame repairs

• Cabinet, shelving, and casework repairs

• Ceiling tile replacement

• Wall and drywall repairs

• Minor flooring repairs

• Window and hardware repairs

• Interior and exterior painting and touch-up work

• Minor masonry and concrete repairs

• Repair or replacement of damaged building components

Athletic Facilities

• Perform maintenance and minor repairs to athletic facilities and equipment

• Maintain bleachers, benches, goals, fencing, gates, and related facility components as appropriate

• Support preparation of facilities for athletic events

• Address maintenance concerns involving gymnasiums and other athletic spaces

Facility Inspections & Compliance Support

• Routinely inspect buildings and equipment for maintenance needs

• Correct deficiencies identified through facility and safety inspections

• Assist with required state, local, fire, building, and safety inspections

• Support playground, HVAC, environmental, and other required facility inspections

• Maintain maintenance records and documentation as required

• Assist with facility condition assessments and long-range maintenance planning

Contractor & Project Support

• Identify repairs requiring specialized contractors

• Meet contractors on-site and provide building access

• Assist with obtaining information and developing scopes of work

• Monitor contracted maintenance and repair work

• Coordinate contractor activities with school schedules and operations

• Assist with small renovation, replacement, and capital improvement projects