MAINTENANCE WORKER

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of the Operations Supervisor, perform a variety of routine maintenance, repair and construction duties in the maintenance of designated facilities, utilities, fixtures and equipment; assist other maintenance personnel in the performance of a variety of duties related to the building trades as assigned.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Perform a variety of routine maintenance, repair and construction duties in the maintenance of designated facilities, utilities, fixtures and equipment; assist in assuring a safe environment for students and staff.

Assist skilled maintenance workers as a helper in various skilled trades including carpentry, glazing, electrical, painting, plumbing, locksmithing, HVAC, welding and others as assigned.

Inspect school grounds and buildings for health and safety hazards; remove graffiti; respond to emergency repairs as needed.

Repair and refurbish cabinets, bookcases and a variety of classroom equipment; install  white boards, projector screens, pencil sharpeners and other classroom equipment; repair student desks; install and repair floor and ceiling tiles, roofs and shelving.

Assist with replacing and installing windows and doors; assist with installing, replacing or re-keying locks as needed.

Assist in installing and repairing electrical systems as assigned; install, maintain and replace light bulbs, wiring and fixtures.

Perform general plumbing and irrigation repairs as directed; assist with installing, repairing and maintaining fixtures, toilets and sinks; repair sprinklers and dig trenches for irrigation system installation and drainage lines; install, replace and repair pipes; unclog drains; inspect, clear and maintain gutters on buildings.

Participate in painting a variety of surfaces including hand rails, doors, restrooms, ramps, classrooms, playground and parking lines, curbs and other areas as assigned; patch drywall, repair stucco, sand, scrape and mask as needed; assist with painting athletic field lines.

Maintain and repair playground equipment; repair ramps, fences and gates as needed.

Expedite routine maintenance requests; work from oral and written instructions and work orders.

Operate and maintain a variety of maintenance equipment including a variety of hand and power tools used in the various trades.

Maintain routine records related to assigned activities.

OTHER DUTIES:

Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Standard tools, equipment, materials, methods and techniques used in general construction, maintenance and repair.

Operation and proper maintenance of tools, equipment and machinery used in the building trades.

Basic preventive maintenance principles and practices.

Requirements of maintaining buildings in a safe, clean and orderly condition.

Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.

Oral and written communication skills.

Basic record-keeping techniques.

Proper lifting techniques.

ABILITY TO:

Perform a variety of routine maintenance, repair and construction duties in the maintenance of designated facilities, utilities and equipment.

Assist in assuring a safe environment for students and staff.

Assist other maintenance personnel in the performance of a variety of duties related to the building trades.

Operate a variety of assigned tools and equipment effectively and safely. 

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Learn and apply laws, rules, regulations involved in assigned maintenance activities.

Understand and follow oral and written directions.

Observe health and safety regulations.

Meet schedules and time lines.

Maintain routine records.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to:  graduation from high school and two years performing a variety of maintenance work in one or more of the building maintenance trades.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:

Indoor and outdoor work environment.

Regular exposure to fumes, dust and odors.

Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate specialized equipment and tools.

Standing for extended periods of time.

Seeing to perform maintenance work.

Hearing and speaking to exchange information.

Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling heavy objects as assigned by position.

Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.

Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.

Climbing ladders and working from heights.

Heavy physical labor.

HAZARDS:

Working in a cramped or restrictive work chamber.

Working around and with machinery having moving parts.

Working on ladders.

Chemical fumes.