Drainage Maintenance Laborer

General Maintenance WorkerJob Title: General Maintenance Worker Wage/Hour Status: NonexemptReports to: Maintenance Supervisor Pay Grade: MT/PG4 ($18.66-$25.99)Primary Purpose: Perform general maintenance and repair of building structures and their mechanical, electrical, and sanitary systems throughout district. Maintain safe and attractive grounds and landscaping for district.Minimum Education/Certification: High School diploma or GED, or equivalent Valid Texas driver's licenseSpecial Knowledge/Skills: Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Knowledge of basic construction and routine maintenance and repair procedures. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to operate hand and power tools. Ability to work independently. Acceptable driving record as verified by the Texas Department of Public Safety annually. Ability to pass alcohol and drug test. Experience: One year experience in general building maintenanceGeneral Responsibilities and Expectations: Exhibits a positive attitude and serves as a positive role model for students and the community. Works cooperatively and effectively with others. Maintains self control and uses common sense. Reports to work on time and is absent only with good cause. Exhibits good judgment and shows initiative in decision making and problem solving. Complies with Federal and State laws and local policies/procedures. Responds positively to supervision, suggestions and/or directives. Uses evaluative feedback for improvement of performance. Participates actively in personal and/or professional growth and development. Disseminates and shares ideas and information with others. Uses knowledge gained for improvement of performance. Demonstrates fiscal responsibility and acts in an ethical and honest manner. Effectively communicates with colleagues, students, and parents.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, as needed. Complete repairs as requested on work orders or by maintenance foreman. Mow and detail all district grounds, including athletic fields. Follow scheduled maintenance plan to care for lawns, trees, shrubs, and flowers by watering, pruning, fertilizing, mulching, caring for beds, and controlling weeds. Collect and dispose of leaves, dirt, rubbish, and refuse from district facilities. Assist with the inspection, repair, and installation of sprinkler systems. Plant shrubs and vegetation. Assist with relocation of furnishings, such as desks, tables, chairs, file cabinets, etc. Move, install, assemble, and repair all school furniture and playground equipment as needed. Hang pictures, mirrors, blackboards, bulletin boards, projection screens, towel dispensers, soap dispensers, and other items as required. Install door and window assemblies and hardware, including window glass and screens. Install ceiling and flooring materials.Driving: Operate light vehicle to transport furniture and equipment throughout district.Safety: Operate equipment and use tools following established safety procedures. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc. Correct unsafe conditions in the area and report any conditions that are not correctable to the supervisor immediately. Maintain tools and equipment and perform preventive maintenance as required. Perform other job related duties as assigned.Supervisory Responsibilities: NoneMental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Tools/Equipment Used: Small hand tools, power tools, and measuring tools; hand tools, welder (gas and electric air), concrete mixer, mower, weed trimmer, blower, edger, and garden 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. Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on evaluation of professional personnel. Terms of Employment: 250 days; salary schedule as recommended by the Superintendent and approved by the Board.