General Maintenance

General Maintenance

Primary Purpose: Perform general maintenance and repair of building structures and their mechanical, electrical, and sanitary systems throughout district. Assist with maintenance of grounds. Operate school bus and related equipment to provide safe and orderly transportation of students.

Qualifications: Education/Certification: Clear and valid Texas driver's license with ability and willingness to obtain a CDL Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements within 6 months of hire. Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Knowledge of basic construction and routine maintenance and repair procedures. Ability to communicate effectively (verbally). Ability to operate hand and power tools. Ability to work independently.

Major Responsibilities and Duties: Assist skilled workers with repair and maintenance of district facilities, including repairing woodwork; replacing electrical switches, fixtures, and motors; painting, repairing, and replacing plumbing fixtures and drainage systems; and replacing broken glass. Inspect building exterior and interior, playground equipment, and grounds; perform maintenance and minor repairs. Detect and report needed major repairs on building structures and their systems, including lockers, furniture, and equipment. Complete repairs as directed on work orders or by maintenance foreman. Assist with mowing and detailing of district grounds. Move, install, assemble, and repair all school furniture and playground equipment as needed. Drive bus when needed on route and/or trips. Drive bus to and from extracurricular activities when needed. Perform pre- and post-trip inspections according to specifications to ensure bus can be operated safely and notify supervisor of needed repairs. Keep assigned bus clean and maintain appropriate level of fuel.

Safety: Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing. Operate equipment and use tools according to established safety procedures. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor. Maintain tools and equipment and perform preventive maintenance as required. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Working Conditions: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Tools/Equipment Used: Small hand tools, power tools, and measuring tools; light truck or van. Posture: Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting. Motion: Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders/scaffolding, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent driving. Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis. Environment: Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and materials, noise, vibration, and electrical hazards; work around machinery with moving parts; may work alone; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours; frequent districtwide travel. Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress.