JOB DESCRIPTION HEARD COUNTY SCHOOLS: Maintenance Worker FLSA JOB CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Director of Student Services
SUMMARY:
The Maintenance Worker performs multi-craft work to maintain and repair physical structures of school buildings. May specialize in one of the following areas: carpentry, plumbing, electrical or HVAC. This position is designated as “Essential Personnel”, which requires that employees report to their job site during emergency situations, such as snow, inclement weather, or other emergency situations, unless otherwise indicated by the Director of Student Services.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Duties performed typically in, but not limited to the division maintenance department and in schools throughout the system. Frequent walking, standing, lifting, up to approximately 50 pounds, and occasional lifting of equipment weighing up to approximately 100 pounds may be required. Work is typically performed walking or standing. Other working conditions include working near moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock and exposure to germs and potentially blood borne pathogens. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for diagnosing and repairing maintenance and mechanical problems; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise and hazards.
JOB OBJECTIVES:
The minimum performance expectations include, but are not limited to, the following functions/tasks:
- Installs, repairs, and maintains machinery, plumbing, physical structure, and electrical wiring and fixtures of school buildings in accordance with blue-prints, manuals, building codes, and safety regulations, using hand tools and carpenter's, electrician's and plumber's tools.
- Inspects machinery and mechanical equipment for defects.
- Installs, repairs, and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and other plumbing equipment, and opens clogged drains, using appropriate tools.
- Repairs or replaces electrical wiring and fixtures.
- Constructs and repairs partitions and other wooden structures, using saws, braces, bits, and appropriate materials and tools.
- Paints walls, floors, woodwork and fixtures, using appropriate materials and tools.
- Replaces and repairs brick and plaster walls, using appropriate materials and tools.
- Operates gas- or arc - welding equipment to join metal parts used to pair or fabricate equipment.
- Monitors, regulates, and inspects HVAC equipment as directed. Helps prepare boilers and other equipment for annual inspections, maintenance activities, and/or shutdown.
- Performs preventative maintenance to equipment as needed.
- Performs welding and cutting
- Maintains playground areas and equipment as directed.
- Assist with snow/ice removal operations as directed.
- Adheres to proper cleaning methods, storage, and proper care of equipment and supplies.
- Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Reports all accidents and/or potential hazards to the Director of Student Services immediately or as soon as possible.
- Maintains a clean and safe work area.
- Observes and promotes safe work practices and procedures at all times.
- Uses and wears safety and/or protective equipment, as appropriate.
- Attends inservice training to develop and improve knowledge and skills.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Services in accordance with policies and practices.
Note: Safety sensitive job class. Employees in this job class will be subject to random selection for alcohol or controlled substance testing.
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