Playground Technician D5

Company: Albuquerque Public Schools
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

PLAYGROUND TECHNICIAN D5

JOB STATUS: OPEN

POSTING NUMBER: 00050774

SCHOOL YEAR: 2022-2023

CALENDAR: District Support / Full Year

CLOSING DATE: 03/19/2023 04:00 PM

POSTING NUMBER: 00050774

LOCATION: 130:PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT

POSITION TITLE: PLAYGROUND TECHNICIAN D5

JOB DESCRIPTION:

SUMMARY: To perform inspections of District's playground and performs necessary maintenance.

Incumbent must achieve the following outcomes with or without reasonable accommodation:

* Ensures compliance with CPSC and ASTM F1487 standards.
* Conducts annual and routine inspections of all District playgrounds in accordance with procedural directives.
* Installs new playground equipment under the direction of the manufacturer's authorized representative.
* Removes existing playground equipment that fails to meet CPSC Guidelines and ASTM F1487 standards.
* Performs scheduled playground maintenance.
* Performs routine, preventative and unscheduled maintenance on existing playground equipment to meet CPSC Guidelines and ASTM F1487 standards.
* Conducts maintenance to all playground protective fall surfaces to bring them to ASTM F1292 standards.
* Determines if existing wood timbers being used for playground borders are acceptable for continued use until proper boarders can be procured.
* Replaces product warning labels when they are no longer legible.
* Performs periodic rototilling of playground sand.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

DUTIES: In addition to the essential functions of this job, the incumbent must perform the following duties:

* Complies with state-approved Code of Ethics of the Education Profession and upholds and enforces rules, administrative directives and regulations, school board policies, and local, state and federal regulations.
* Articulates and facilitates the implementation of the mission and values of the Albuquerque Public Schools.
* Safeguards confidentiality of privileged information.
* Prepares and maintains accurate and complete records and reports as required by law, state directives, District policy and administrative regulations.
* Shares the responsibility for the supervision and care of District inventory, proper and safe use of facilities, equipment and supplies, and reports safety hazards promptly.
* Maintains professional relationships and works cooperatively with employees, the community and other professionals.
* Maintains professional competence through individual and staff training, in-service educational activities and self-selected professional growth activities.
* Attends and/or conducts staff meetings and participates on committees within area of responsibility.
* Performs other tasks related to area of responsibilities as requested or assigned by an immediate supervisor.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:

* Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Flexibility, organization, decision-making and problem solving skills.
* Interpersonal skills with diverse populations in-person and on the telephone.
* Ability to meet deadlines and work on multiple projects.
* Ability to use various power tools.
* Ability to become familiar with and understand application of CPSC guidelines and ASTM F1487 standards.
* Ability to learn to read and interpret blueprints.

REQUIREMENTS:

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

* High School Diploma or GED.
* Welding Certification.
* Satisfactory completion of pre-employment physical examination.
* Valid New Mexico Driver's License with insurable driving record.
* Four years experience in safety, security, environmental compliance, playground installation or related area.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

CONTACT PERSON: RICK LEYDIG, leydig@aps.edu

Contact: Rick Leydig at / leydig@aps.edu

APPLY TO:

WWW.APS.EDU, CLASSIFIED APPLICATION

ADDITIONAL INFO:

GRADE / LEVEL: D5

SALARY: $18.9796

DAYS: 256

HOURS: 8

START DATE: 7/01/2022

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