Buildings & Grounds - 1st Shift Maintenance

Maintenance Worker

The job of Maintenance Worker is done for the purpose/s of providing maintenance services with specific responsibility for ensuring completion of assigned work order projects; performing a wide variety of skilled maintenance activities (e.g. carpentry, plumbing, electrical, ventilating systems, alarms, boilers, etc.); assisting other maintenance workers; and ensuring that tools and materials are available at job site.

• Analyzes blueprints, schematics, and drawings for the purpose of determining the efficient installation of new or upgraded systems.
• Arranges furniture and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparation for special events.
• Assists in the responsibility for the purpose of snow removal to include plowing, snow blowing, salt spreading and shoveling of lots and walkways.
• Builds items (e.g. counters, temporary partitions, etc.) for the purpose of modifying and/or adapting facilities to specific needs.
• Estimates materials for the purpose of obtaining materials and assigning tasks to ensure job completion.
• Fabricates equipment parts for the purpose of meeting specialty needs and/or replacing unavailable parts.
• Informs administrators regarding procedures for the purpose of providing information for making decisions, taking appropriate action and/or complying with building and safety regulations.
• Installs a wide variety of materials (e.g. carpet, tile, roofing, cabinetry, drywall, plumbing, insulation, glass, electrical, masonry, etc.) for the purpose of providing enhancements and/or upgrades.
• Maintains tools and equipment for the purpose of ensuring availability in safe operating condition.
• Performs routine and preventive maintenance for the purpose of ensuring the ongoing functioning of facilities.
• Performs a variety of skilled trade functions (e.g. plumbing, painting, HVAC, carpentry, etc.) for the purpose of completing projects within established time frames.
• Repairs facilities, equipment and systems for the purpose of ensuring a safe working condition.
• Responds to emergency situations during and after hours for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.

• Attends meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Attends educational seminars and workshops for the purpose of maintaining and upgrading job knowledge, skills and resolutions to safety issues.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Prepares written materials (e.g. repair status, activity logs, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and/or conveying information.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: performing skilled maintenance involving the HVAC, hot water boiler operation, steam generation and distribution systems, hydronic systems, basic building construction, basic carpentry, plumbing and electrical trades;

using hand and power tools skillfully and safely; operating a variety of equipment and machinery such as various saws, planes, drill presses, sanders, jack hammers, drills, sandblasters; operating motor vehicles as necessary; reading blueprints and schematics; and lifting materials in excess of 80 pounds.

Knowledge is required to read technical information; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: health and safety regulations; proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies; requirements of maintaining school buildings in a safe, clean and orderly condition.

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