Maintenance: General Laborer

Maintenance: General Laborer

Supervisor: Director of Facilities

Location: Buildings throughout the District

Job Summary: A candidate in this role will be responsible for the maintenance of all properties owned by the School District in an efficient and economical manner.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Three (3) or more years of successful human resources management experience, preferably in a school system.
• Possesses a working knowledge of building maintenance, Plumbing, mechanical functions, carpentry, roofing, electricity, refrigeration
• Knowledge of HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical Systems
• Ability to develop, analyze, and recommend policies, strategies, and practices affecting school district personnel and serves
• Strong communication skills.
• Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities
• Physical ability to perform assigned job duties
• Proven ability to meet the challenges of an urban-rural, multi-ethnic school district

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree or higher in facilities management
• School maintenance experience

Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Performs the following services, in a safe, efficient manner, under the direction and or oversight of a Maintenance Supervisor:
• carpentry
• plumbing
• pipe fitting
• refrigeration
• glass and glazing
• roof repairs
• hardware
• wiring, electrical, motors, and switches
• other services as assigned by the proper authorities.
• Able to determine what is needed to complete assigned tasks and skillfully and efficiently use time and resources to execute those tasks.
• Is available for any work assignment as deemed necessary to resolve maintenance and/or operational problems within the District.
• Possesses knowledge of safe work habits and practices.
• Reports to the proper authority any unsafe or dangerous conditions existing on school properties or within the buildings and any irregular use of buildings and grounds.
• Presents a record of work accomplished daily.
• Reports in and out to the proper person (building secretary or administrator) when work is to be performed within that building or on the grounds.
• Continually attempts to increase his/her skills and is knowledgeable about updated equipment and methods by attending school, seminars, etc.
• Participates in emergency work crews whenever needed.
• Obtains work order information via the Help Desk application.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Facilities Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, and Custodial Supervisor.
• Perform other tasks, duties, or services consistent with this position as assigned by the Superintendent or designee

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Focus on Data-Driven Results: Pursues the improvement of central office performance and school leadership, instruction, and operations
• Innovative Problem-Solving: Approaches work with a sense of possibility and sees challenges as opportunities for creative problem-solving; takes the initiative to explore issues and find potential innovative solutions.
• Adaptability: Excels in constantly changing environments and adapts flexibly in shifting projects or priorities to meet the needs of a dynamic transformation effort; comfortable with ambiguity and non-routine situations.
• Teamwork: Increases the effectiveness of surrounding teams through collaboration, constant learning, and supporting others; sensitive to diversity in all its forms; respects and is committed to learning from others.
• Communication and Customer Service Skills: Communicates clearly and compellingly with diverse stakeholders in both oral and written forms; anticipates and responds to customer needs in a high-quality and courteous manner.

Terms of Employment: Salary based on education and experience pursuant to the Benton Harbor Area School Board policies and collective bargaining agreement for any position that falls under collective bargaining.

Evaluation: The performance of this job will be evaluated by the Director of Facilities.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

Benton Harbor Area Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer