ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Assist in maintenance of outside facilities, equipment, and grounds.
2. Assist in maintenance of NHS swimming pool, must pass Elkhart County certification test.
3. Assist in snow removal as needed.
4. Perform minor carpentry tasks including work involving masonry, woodworking, painting, drywall, and concrete.
5. Work cooperatively with the custodial staff as well as the educational staff.
6. Perform other duties assigned by the Director of Buildings and Grounds or Superintendent.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and six to twelve months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have prior experience in maintenance. Knowledge of small and large gasoline and diesel engines preferred. Heavy snow removal equipment experience preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

1. Have or obtain a certified pool operator’s license.
2. Have or obtain a pesticide commercial applicator’s license.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence, and effectively present information.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, up to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 20 pounds constantly. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Some work must be performed at heights well above ground level.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

261 days/year. Additional hours as needed and approved by the Director of Buildings and Grounds. On emergency call when needed.

EVALUATION:

To be conducted under the direction of the Director of Buildings and Grounds.