General Maintenance Worker

The General Maintenance Worker maintains facilities in safe operating condition and performs general maintenance activities. E.g., basic carpentry: securing materials safely using a claw hammer, power drill, nails, screws, and basic wood adhesives; patching holes, delivery of essential fixtures, and furniture assembly; trash removal and disposal; changing light fixtures, and addressing immediate operational and/or safety concerns. This is a Full‑time, 12 months, 260‑day Support Position, reporting to the Facilities & Operations Team. Qualifications Education: High School diploma or equivalent. Certificates & Licenses: A Valid Virginia Driver’s License. Experience: Job-related experience is required. Two years of demonstrated work‑related experience. Preferred in a school or commercial facility. Essential Functions Door and Window Repair: Fixing door hardware, replacing hinges, adjusting door closers, and repairing or replacing window screens. Drywall and Painting: Patching holes in walls, taping, mudding, sanding, and performing touch‑up or full‑room painting. Flooring and Ceiling: Replacing damaged or stained acoustic ceiling tiles, repairing minor sections of vinyl composition tile (VCT) flooring, and fixing loose carpet transitions. Furniture and Fixtures: Assembling, repairing, or installing desks, chairs, shelving units, whiteboards, lockers, and cabinetry. Safety Inspections: Conducting routine checks on fire extinguishers, emergency exit signs, panic hardware on exterior doors, and playground equipment to ensure safety compliance. Electrical Maintenance: Replacing burnt‑out lightbulbs and ballast units (often converting older fixtures to LED); replacing broken wall switches, outlet covers, and light‑switch plates. Plumbing Fixtures: Unclogging toilets, sinks. Attends meetings (e.g., workshops, in‑service, etc.) to receive pertinent department updates and directives. Coordinates with assigned lead and/or supervisor and other trades to complete projects and work orders efficiently. Maintains warehouse equipment to ensure items are available and in safe operating condition. Prepares documentation (e.g., completed work orders) to provide written support and/or conveying information. Timely completion of assigned work orders and ability to elevate tasks that require additional support. Assist schools during snow details (e.g., shoveling, snow blower, salting sidewalk, etc.). Assists Building Engineers during inclement weather events by the timely delivery of snow and ice removal equipment and assisting with shoveling ACPS property. Assumes temporary building support responsibilities when needed. Travels to and from ACPS schools and ancillary facilities in accordance with state and local traffic laws. Compensation Pay for this position is on the Support Salary Scale, Grade 10, $17.84 to $21.94 an hour (Additional factors in calculation, including hours, # of days, etc.). FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt position - This position is classified as non‑exempt, meaning it is eligible for overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Clearances Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance. Tuberculosis Skin Test. Public Health Compliance - Must follow safety and health protocols. #J-18808-Ljbffr