Facilities Maintenance Worker I

Facilities Maintenance Worker I

Performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance for all preventive or new maintenance tasks.

Qualifications: Education and/or experience: High school diploma or state-issued high school equivalency credential (i.e., GED, HiSET, TASC) OR Pass a Lafayette Parish School System's Safety Knowledge test; Possession of a valid driver's license preferred.

Essential duties and responsibilities: Other additional duties/responsibilities assigned by the Supervisor and/or Superintendent may be assigned.

• Performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, installation and repair to buildings and equipment in connection with construction and mechanical trades
• Operates and assists in the maintenance of woodworking equipment and machinery.
• Performs a variety of school maintenance functions including cutting grass, cleaning fence lines, repairing parking lots, changing light bulbs and ballasts, changing filters, fixing doors, cleaning drains, roofs and gutters.
• Applies finishes to various surfaces such as wood, metal, glass, plaster, stucco, wallboard, block, and cement
• Assists higher level employees in more complex maintenance work, including small building construction, cement work, sheet metal work, floor repairs, roof repairs, and demolition projects.
• Assists in the maintenance of equipment and tools and in the maintenance of cleanliness within the assigned work unit.
• Prepares a variety of interior and exterior surfaces to be painted by scraping, caulking, stripping, sand blasting, power washing, dusting, and spot priming.
• Applies paints with brushes, rollers, or sprayers on surfaces ranging from wallboard to wooden or metal recreational facilities to concrete block.
• Assists higher-level employees in the repair and maintenance duties applicable to work unit to which assigned.
• Performs simple repair or maintenance tasks alone as directed.
• May operate mechanical equipment or power machines at the direction of and under close supervision of the head of the work unit.
• Performs a variety of other maintenance functions at schools, including operating tractors and trucks, and repairing parking lots.
• Maintains knowledge of hand tools and simple equipment required for grounds and maintenance work.
• Loading, unloading, and physically relocating classroom furniture and equipment between rooms or buildings within the school, ensuring proper handling and safety during the process, often as part of classroom reconfigurations or seasonal cleaning projects.
• Responds to emergency duty assignments when required by supervisor.
• Performs preventive maintenance task
• Builds and tears down scaffolding, moves furniture, as required. Ability to rig and work from a scaffold.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to comply with all safety rules and regulations applicable to work unit to which assigned.

Method of Evaluation: Evaluations in accordance with the Lafayette Parish School System Policy GBI-Evaluation.

Professionalism and Conduct Standards

Quality of Work - attention to detail and accuracy of work that meets and exceeds expectations o Completes tasks, reports, and documents accurately according to specified timelines and expectations; Makes wise and appropriate decisions after identifying and analyzing relevant information Availability - punctual, adheres to work schedule and has overall satisfactory attendance o Adheres to district guidelines relative to attendance; Regularly reports to work on time and work additional Page 1 hours when deemed necessary and pre-approved by your immediate supervisor Communication Skills - all verbal, non-verbal, visual, and written exchange of information is of satisfactory caliber o Uses verbal and non-verbal communication in a manner respectful of others; Demonstrates skill in giving and receiving feedback; Uses active listening skills; Writes and speaks clearly and concisely so that the message is understood; Maintains communication with immediate supervisor, keeping him/her informed of problems, concerns, and significant developments Interpersonal Skills / Teamwork - works cooperatively with colleagues, students, parents, and vendors o Promotes and supports a culture of inclusion, diversity, dignity, respect, and fairness for all stakeholders; Attends and constructively participates in meetings and professional development activities; Accepts and uses constructive feedback; Cooperates with building and district staff in planning and evaluation Personal Impact - presentable, appropriate appearance for position, represents district positively o Wears attire appropriate to job responsibilities; practices personal grooming that is appropriate for work environment; Develops and maintains a safe and caring environment for all of our stakeholders; Advocate positive personal behavior on or off campus and attempt to avoid improprieties or the appearance of improprieties Productivity - performs work efficiently, on time, and effectively while uses available resources o Identifies problems and issues and works collaboratively to contribute ideas and find solutions; Minimizes bias in self and others and accepts responsibility for his/her own actions Adaptability - accepts and adjusts to change, performs multiple tasks, organizes work, sets work priorities, and performs other duties as assigned o Follows directives as assigned by supervisor; Cooperates with administration in the performance of additional duties.

Policy comply with all Lafayette Parish School System Policies and Procedures o Adheres to laws, board policies and procedures, administrative rules, practices, and guidelines and applies all fairly, consistently, wisely, and compassionately; Adheres to ethical, legal and professional standards; Maintain the confidentiality of all School Board information by refraining from accessing, discussing, or disclosing anything outside the scope of employment unless authorized by immediate supervisor. o The Lafayette Parish School Board shall require all personnel to follow the district/school calendar and holiday schedule during the school term. All employees are required to adhere to daily schedule, punctuality, and attendance set forth by the district.

Expectations

Expectations include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; providing information and/or advising others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily along with adhering to the professionalism and conduct standards. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

The work environment is representative of conditions an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to a noise level in the work environment which is moderate to loud, outside weather conditions, a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses, heated/air conditioned and ventilated facilities, a building in which a variety of chemical substances are used for cleaning, instruction and/or operation of equipment. This job does require public contact, both on the telephone and in person, under sometimes-stressful conditions.

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. The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.