Position:

General Maintenance

Reports to:

Supervisor of Maintenance

Contract:

250 Days

Salary Scale:

Classified Salary Scale

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Revised:

9/2010, 5/2021, 7/2022, 11/2023

POSITION SUMMARY:

General Maintenance staff perform a variety of work in the maintenance and repair of buildings and grounds at various facilities/sites. Responsibilities include mowing, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, glazier, masonry, and painting tasks. Repairs and treats structures such as floors, showers, sinks, walls, roofs, and carpets. Cleans debris from roof gutters as necessary. Performs minor troubleshooting, repairs, and adjustments of locks on doors, cabinets, desks, closets, repairs door hinges, and cleans plugged key slots. Changes filters on various ventilation units; hooks up and services kitchen appliances; reports mechanical malfunctions to appropriate party or supervisor for action. Moves and assists in moving furniture and equipment at various facilities/sites. Sets up and breaks down cubicle partitions. Identifies projects requiring the services of a higher skilled crafts person. Assists in obtaining quotes and arranging for services of outside vendors as directed. Completes service requests and updates work logs for specific site requirements. Opens and closes school campuses and other site buildings; activates and deactivates building alarms. As part of site support team, assists with special projects periodically as directed. Maintains clean, safe, and orderly work sites. Performs snow removal, and on-call for emergencies outside of normal business hours.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.
General maintenance experience/aptitude with plumbing preferred.
Ability to establish and follow detailed work procedures and perform general maintenance tasks with speed and accuracy.
Ability to schedule work load in order to meet deadlines on a weekly basis.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities. Respects the worth, dignity and individual differences of others.
Demonstrated leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, teachers, administrators, and the community.
Able to handle responsibility, work independently, and maintain collaborative working relationships with administration, co-workers, and the community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Carpentry: Performs basic rough and finished carpentry repair of structures such as partitions, walls, doors, fences, window frames, office furniture, roofs, and shelves.
Glazier: Removes broken glass, putty or plastic; replaces windows and door hardware; replaces glass for windows, doors, and light fixtures.
Electrical: Performs basic electrical repair work for switches, outlets, plugs, cables, appliances, and lighting systems; reports unsafe electrical conditions.
Plumbing: Identifies and performs basic repairs of plumbing leaks or breaks; opens clogged lines and drains; replaces seals and other minor parts; maintains drinking fountains; repairs, replaces and maintains hot water heaters and other appliances.
Painting: applies and prepares various surfaces for paint, enamel, lacquer, varnish, or stain; removes or paints over graffiti; repairs wall coverings.
Grounds Maintenance: Maintains grounds in clean, safe, and orderly manner including mowing, trimming, weeding, aerating, minor pest management, composting and fertilizing lawns; replaces plants as needed; sets sprinklers; replaces broken sprinkler heads; adjusts automatic time clocks and system pressure if necessary; cleans debris from grounds, pathways, and parking lots; maintains grounds maintenance equipment; prunes trees and shrubs.
Masonry: Lays forms, mixes, pours, finishes, and repairs concrete for sidewalks, pavers, ramps, and slabs.
Takes all industry standard precautions to protect students, staff, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintains appropriate licensure (if applicable); assumes responsibility for and participates in staff development (professional growth) and training to keep materials, supplies, and skills up-to-date.
Follows appropriate safety procedures and properly maintains equipment.
Actively participates in and attends all required meetings.
Maintains confidentiality when appropriate.
Complies with and supports school division policies, regulations, procedures, and the HCPS Strategic Plan.
Effectively performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Light work, lifting up to 25 pounds occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds frequently. Regular travel throughout the school division and effectively interacts with staff, and the school community. Regular contact with staff members is required.

EVALUATION:

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on the evaluation of classified personnel.

The above is intended to describe the essential functions of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the duties, responsibilities and requirements of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and meet the demands of this position.

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