General Maintenance Worker; Anticipated

General Maintenance

The General Maintenance Worker is responsible for performing skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, repair, installation, and preventive maintenance activities throughout Southampton County Public Schools facilities and grounds. The position supports the safe, clean, functional, and efficient operation of district buildings, grounds, equipment, and related systems. The General Maintenance Worker performs a broad range of building maintenance activities, including carpentry, painting, drywall repair, minor plumbing and electrical work, doors and hardware, furniture and equipment installation, grounds maintenance, and general facility repairs.

The employee also assists specialized maintenance personnel with larger repairs and projects and works collaboratively with the Maintenance Supervisor, other maintenance personnel, school administrators, and contractors. The employee is expected to perform work safely and professionally and in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, SCPS policies, established maintenance procedures, and the scope of work appropriate to the position.

General Building Maintenance

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance and repairs throughout district buildings and facilities.
• Inspect buildings, classrooms, common areas, exterior areas, and equipment to identify maintenance needs, safety concerns, and potential problems.
• Perform general carpentry, including repair and installation of doors, frames, trim, shelving, cabinetry, furniture, hardware, and other building components.
• Repair drywall, ceilings, walls, flooring, and other building surfaces.
• Perform interior and exterior painting and related surface preparation.
• Repair and replace door hardware, locks, closers, hinges, and other building hardware as assigned.
• Assemble, install, relocate, and repair furniture, fixtures, equipment, shelving, and other facility items.
• Perform minor repairs involving plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and other building systems within the scope of the employee's training and authorization.
• Assist specialized trade personnel with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other maintenance work as directed.
• Perform other general facility repairs and maintenance activities as assigned.

Preventive Maintenance And Inspections

• Participate in district preventive maintenance programs and scheduled inspections.
• Identify deteriorating conditions, equipment issues, water intrusion, structural concerns, and other facility needs and promptly report them to the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Assist with routine inspections of buildings, grounds, equipment, playgrounds, and other facilities.
• Help ensure maintenance concerns are addressed before they become larger or more costly problems.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, materials used, and work completed.

Work Orders And Documentation

• Receive and complete assigned work orders in a timely and professional manner.
• Document work performed, materials used, equipment serviced, and follow-up needs in the district's maintenance/work-order system.
• Communicate incomplete work, recurring problems, safety concerns, and recommended repairs to the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Assist in maintaining accurate facility and equipment maintenance records.

Plumbing, Electrical, And Mechanical Support

• Perform minor plumbing repairs, including replacement or repair of fixtures, faucets, drains, valves, and related components, when within the employee's training and authorization.
• Perform minor electrical maintenance activities, such as replacing approved fixtures, switches, receptacles, or other components, when within the employee's training and authorization.
• Assist licensed or specialized maintenance personnel with electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical repairs and installations.
• Follow all applicable safety requirements and ensure work outside the employee's scope of training or authorization is referred to the appropriate specialized trade or contractor.
• Report conditions requiring licensed or specialized work to the Maintenance Supervisor.

Grounds And Exterior Maintenance

• Perform routine maintenance of school grounds, walkways, exterior structures, fences, athletic areas, and other outdoor facilities as assigned.
• Assist with seasonal grounds maintenance, including storm cleanup, debris removal, snow or ice response, and other weather-related activities.
• Identify and report hazardous conditions involving sidewalks, trees, fencing, drainage, playgrounds, athletic…