Maintenance Worker

Our district is accepting applications for a Maintenance Worker. This is a full-time position, 12 months per year from 6:00am to 2:30pm, Monday through Friday.

NATURE AND SCOPE OF JOB:

Performs inspections, maintenance, and repairs to ensure that all students, staff, and the community are provided a safe, attractive and clean, and healthy environment for learning and work.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The Maintenance Worker shall:

1. Have earned a high school diploma or its equivalent.
2. Hold and maintain a valid driver's license for the type of equipment to be driven, with no serious violations.
3. Demonstrate knowledge, a minimum of three years of experience, and proficiency in several areas of maintenance (e.g., plumbing, painting, carpentry, masonry/concrete/tile, window glazing, electrical, mechanical, HVAC systems, roof repair, plastering/spackling, field/playground maintenance, furniture repair, and small engine repair).
4. Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.


Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:

1. Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
2. Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time.
3. Speak and hear.
4. Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
5. Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
6. Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, computers, and/or controls.

JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Maintenance Worker shall:

1. Perform general maintenance and repair tasks in a variety of areas and as assigned by the Supervisor of Maintenance and in accordance with all applicable codes and regulations.
2. Perform only those maintenance and repairs that do not require a license, or perform maintenance and repairs under the direct supervision of a licensed technician.
3. Ensure that the work site and conditions are safe.
4. Perform assignments relating to insuring all schools and district sites are able to safely open and function when assigned. This includes working cooperatively with custodial employees during emergency operations.
5. Perform regular inspections of equipment and systems, reporting any abnormalities and hazards immediately.
6. Respond to emergency situations and perform necessary repairs.
7. Use the work order system, making sure that work orders have been submitted and approved before performing tasks, except in emergency situations.
8. Keep a log of all maintenance functions and repairs performed.
9. Recommend repairs or procedures that are beyond the scope of responsibilities, skill, or experience, outlining the work needed and specifications required of an outside contractor.