General Maintenance Worker

General Maintenance Worker at Union Elementary School District

The job of General Maintenance Worker is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the educational process with specific responsibilities for providing skilled and semi-skilled maintenance services with specific responsibility for maintaining facilities in safe operating condition; addressing immediate operational and/or safety concerns; and ensuring that tools and materials are available at job site. This job reports to Assigned Administrator.

• Arranges furniture and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparations for special events.
• Assists maintenance workers with projects (e.g. transporting and/or securing materials, completing specific tasks, etc.) for the purpose of completing projects in a safe, efficient manner.
• Builds items (e.g. counters, temporary partitions, etc.) for the purpose of modifying and/or adapting facilities to specific needs.
• Cleans gutters, culverts, bath basins and other drainage structures for the purpose of preventing damage and/or limiting liability exposure.
• Coordinates with assigned lead and/or supervisor and other trades for the purpose of completing projects and work orders efficiently.
• Installs system component parts, classroom and office equipment and facility components (e.g. lighting, heating and ventilating systems, alarms, plumbing, security, mechanical systems, electrical panels, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and workable environment.
• Maintains grounds, lawns and landscape at District buildings; including playgrounds and sports fields (e.g. fertilizes soil, courtyards, flower beds, chalk fields, paint stripping, weed control, mowing, seeding, watering, etc.) for the purpose of providing adequate, attractive and safe areas for assemblies, recreational activities and/or athletic events.
• Participates in meetings, workshops, trainings, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information.

• Performs a variety of maintenance activities (e.g. carpentry, painting, glazing, plumbing, mechanical, masonry, basic electrical and wiring work, etc.) for the purpose of completing projects within established time frames.
• Prepares written materials (e.g. repair status, activity logs, reports, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and/or conveying information.
• Procures supplies and materials for district (e.g. soap, toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining availability of required items.
• Repairs a variety of furniture and building system components for the purpose of ensuring a safe working condition.
• Requests equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining inventory and ensuring availability of items required to complete the necessary installation and/or repair.
• Responds to emergency situations during and after hours for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
• Takes care of vehicle, tools and equipment for the purpose of ensuring availability in safe operating condition.
• Transports a variety of tools, equipment and supplies for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at job site.

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

• Skills are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required include operating equipment used in skilled trades, power and hand tools, etc.; adhering to safety practices; handling hazardous materials; and planning and managing projects.
• Knowledge is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required include standard methods, materials and tools used in assigned skilled…