General Maintenance Worker

Position Type:
Maintenance/Grounds/ Maintenance General

Date Posted: 5/16/2025

Location:

930 MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT

Job Title:

General Maintenance Worker

Reports to:

Director of Maintenance Services

Date Revised: 04/03/2022

Dept./School:
Maintenance Services

Perform general maintenance and repair of building structures and their mechanical, electrical, and sanitary systems at assigned campus

Education/Certification:

• Clear and valid Texas driver’s license
• Maintenance Certification preferred

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Knowledge of basic construction and routine maintenance and repair procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbally)
• Ability to operate hand and power tools
• Ability to work independently

• Three years experience in general building maintenance
• Experience in carpentry, preventative maintenance, HVAC or electrical work preferred

• 1. Assist 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.
• 2. Inspect building exterior and interior, playground equipment, and grounds; perform maintenance and minor repairs.
• 3. Detect and report needed major repairs on building structures and their systems, including lockers, furniture, and equipment.
• 4. Complete repairs as directed on work orders or by maintenance director.
• 6. Move, install, assemble, and repair all school furniture and playground equipment as needed.

• 7. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing. Operate equipment and use tools according to established safety procedures.
• 8. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
• 9. Maintain tools and equipment and perform preventive maintenance as required.
• 10. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

• 11. Provide professional communication with students, parents, community members, staff, and other professionals at all times.
• 12. Use proper phone etiquette at all times, speaking slowly and clearly. Take reliable messages, and route to the appropriate staff.
• 13. Ensure superior customer care skills are used via eye contact, facial expressions, voice inflections, body language, and an attitude of “going the extra mile” for others.
• 14. Ensure all requests for information are dealt with in an appropriate timeframe.
• 15. Create and maintain a welcoming, service-oriented environment toward all internal and external customers.

Tools/Equipment Used:
Small hand tools, power tools, and measuring 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 district wide travel

Mental Demands:
Maintain emotional control under stress