About this role
MAINTENANCE WORKER QUALIFICATIONS: 1. High School diploma or equivalent
• Physical condition allows the lifting of heavy loads; including
tables, chairs, and the moving of furniture, etc.
• Basic general knowledge in as many of the following as possible: plumbing, commercial electricity, mechanics, masonry and carpentry.
• One year building & mechanical maintenance or operations experience
• Must meet Physical Performance Requirements
• Such other qualifications as the Superintendent or Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
REPORTS: Assistant Superintendent/Designee SUPERVISES: Part-time maintenance workers and Summer Youth Workers as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent. JOB GOAL: To carry out maintenance work assignments in such a way that schools' physical environments will be maintained in a condition of operating excellence. BASIC FUNCTION: Perform semi-skilled maintenance, repair, and construction of District buildings and equipment; perform semi-skilled to skilled work in one or more of the building maintenance trades; assist journey-level trades personnel as needed, work independently in one of the less complex building trades. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
• Performs semi-skilled to skilled maintenance, repairs, and construction of District buildings and equipment in one or more of the building maintenance trades including carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing, heating and air conditioning.
• Maintains records of time, costs, and materials needed in the maintenance and repair of District equipment and facilities.
• Operates a wide variety of tools and equipment including motor vehicles and mowing equipment, power hand tools, saws, and hand tools used in the building maintenance trades.
• Works on assigned duties first, but when without an assignment, contacts the Lead Maintenance Worker and/or the Director of District Operations.
• Prepares and reports information on work assignments accomplished and make recommendations to the Lead Maintenance Worker for equipment purchases exceeding $50.00.
• Examines school plants on a regular basis to check for needed repairs and improvements. Repairs obvious safety hazards or meets emergencies even if the work has not been assigned.
• Reports to work even beyond normal working hours, when emergency situations occur, such as snow removal, broken water pipes, electrical problems, etc.
• Mows, weed eats, and waters grounds as assigned.
• Perform gardening and landscaping duties on school grounds including planting flowers and applying mulch.
• Prune and trim trees, hedges and shrubs, apply herbicides and pesticides; rakes leaves and removes trash; sweep walkways; and assist in the preparation and lining of athletic fields as assigned.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Head Maintenance Worker, the Assistant Superintendent or the Superintendent.