Maintenance Worker

Maintenance Worker

To provide skilled and semi-skilled repairs and preventative maintenance services to buildings, equipment and grounds on district school sites.

Qualifications Required:

• Electrician's and plumber's license preferred, but not required.
• Education, training, skills, and experience necessary to carry out the assignment, with three (3) years' experience in plumbing and electrical preferred.
• Possesses a New Jersey Black Seal Low Pressure License or the ability to obtain said license within one year of employment.
• Failure to obtain the license shall be cause for removal.
• Possess good communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the public.
• Maintain appearance (wearing district-supplied uniforms) and conduct suitable for working with students, district staff and the public.
• Passage of the pre-employment physical/testing (the district will assume the cost.)
• Valid New Jersey driver's license and good driving record.
• The ability to work with frequent interruptions; required to deal with a wide range of student, staff and public behaviors; required to shift focus to respond to student, staff and public needs; may experience daily shifts in work schedule according to building usage; may occasionally deal with distraught or difficult individuals.
• Requires concentration and attention to detail.
• Has physical stamina for prolonged standing, sitting, bending, stooping, crawling and other physical exertion; required to work on ladders and roofs; requires safety awareness on construction, repair and emergency sites; may be required to work during off-hours for emergencies and snow removal; required to work outdoors in inclement weather; required to lift and carry heavy supplies, materials and equipment up to one hundred (80) pounds; required to drive between buildings in the district.
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident/immigrant status.

Reports To: Director of Facilities and Supervisor of Building and Grounds

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide maintenance and repair of district facilities, including repairing woodwork, roofs, fixtures, and motors; painting, repairing, and replacing of plumbing fixtures and drainage systems; replacing ballasts, bulbs, switches and receptacles, and replacing broken glass.
• Maintains effective and respectful communication with students, parents, staff and the public.
• Inspect building's exterior and interior, including heating and cooling system; perform maintenance and repairs.
• Install door and window assemblies and hardware, including window glass and screens.
• Install ceiling and floor material, including ceramic and VAT tile, acoustical and fixed ceiling tile/panels.
• Remodel facilities as required, including painting, drywall installation, door installation etc.
• Assist with relocation of furnishings, such as desks, tables, chairs, file cabinets etc. as required.
• Move, install, assemble, and repair all school furniture and playground equipment as needed.
• Operates light truck/van/trailer to transport furniture, equipment, and supplies throughout the district.
• Perform grounds work, including mowing, weeding, cutting, trimming, pruning etc. within the district.
• Operate equipment and use tools following safety procedures.
• Follow safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
• Correct unsafe conditions in the district and report any conditions that are not correctable to the facilities manager.
• Maintain tools and equipment and perform preventative maintenance as required.
• Report all problems regarding building maintenance to the facilities manager within a reasonable time frame.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the facilities manager.
• Follow written and oral instructions.
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with others as assigned.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas, including general shop area, vehicle, and work area upon completion of work order.
• Maintain the tool cage in an orderly, efficient and accurate manner, including but not limited to, being accountable for tools, equipment and supplies.
• Removal of snow and ice from district sidewalks and parking lots.
• Models appropriate and cooperative behavior, including protecting confidential information, consistent with district ethical guidelines.
• Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

Terms of Employment: 12 Months Salary as per SOMEA Agreement