Crewperson 4, Site Maintenance Heavy Equipment

Crewperson 4, Site Maintenance Heavy Equipment (2024-2025 School Year)

Job Title: Crewperson 4 - Site Maintenance

Position Function: The Site Maintenance Crewperson is responsible for a wide variety of duties. They should possess exceptional knowledge and demonstrate remarkable skills in the designated trade. They shall have the ability to carry out assignments and perform work of good quality with minimum supervision. They should demonstrate outstanding qualities in efficiency, initiative and dependability when completing various tasks.

Employee Punctuality and Appearance:

• In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave
• Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee's supervisor or building administrator
• All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of USD 259 and is appropriate for their position

Additional Duties: Performs other duties and/or responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor(s) of BGMS.

Equipment: The employee must demonstrate the ability to use various equipment assigned to the job position as needed. This position may require the ability to use iPads in addition to basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machine. Must always comply with USD 259's guidelines for equipment use. Uses hand tool of the trade and related power equipment. Other tools that may be used may include but not limited to: heavy equipment (including backhoe, bobcat, bucket loader, cherry picker, dump trucks, forklift, graders, high loaders, paver rollers, skid loaders, tractors and trenchers), brooms, cement mixer, chain hoist, concrete float (all sizes), concrete saw, core drill, hand tools, jack hammers (60, 90 & 110), pallet jack, pics, power tools, sandblaster, shovels, sledge hammers, surveying equipment, tape measures, trucks, vans, wheel barrels and 1200 pound dolly.

Travel: Travel between schools in and out of the district as well as to central offices will be required.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Ability to perform all tasks and work the hours required
• Ability to work indoors in extreme heat or cold and outdoors in inclement weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, or snow and have the ability to drive in various outdoor weather conditions
• Ability to wear proper safety equipment as required while performing the various responsibilities required for this position
• Ability to work overtime on short notice may be required
• Work in standard office, shop and school building environments
• Ability to work in confined or high spaces; some strenuous physical work
• Ability to work productively in stressful situations
• Daily schedule may fluctuate to accommodate deadlines and delivery of services
• Limited (0-1 hour): Climbing/balancing (stairs, ladders, other), crawling and lying down (back, side, front)
• Occasional (1-3 hours): Overhead reaching, sitting, operating foot controls, kneeling, crouching (squatting), fine finger manipulation, repetitive motion (multiple manipulation of same muscle group), high impact vibratory tools (bucking/riveting) and low impact vibratory tools (drilling/sanding)
• Frequent (3-6 hours): Below the waist reaching, waist to shoulder reaching, standing, walking, rotation of head/neck, flexion (head bend down and head bend back), bending at the waist, twisting at the waist and forceful gripping
• Constant (6-8 hours): Total reaching and handling/ grasping
• Exposure to: Dust, odor, fumes and chemicals (asphalt, gasoline, grease, oil and spray paint)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate both verbally and written in order to communicate with others inside and outside of the organization for the purpose of giving and obtaining information
• Ability to communicate effectively with a Supervisor when their discretion is needed
• Ability to perform as an effective team player
• Ability to plan, organize, make decisions and prioritize work to meet the daily demands of the building
• Exhibit a professional manner and a positive attitude
• Must be detailed oriented
• Uses good judgment to make decisions on recurring assignments
• Display a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality
• Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance
• Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them
• Knowledge of various types of materials and procedures used in the area is essential
• Ability to perform all tasks involved in concrete pouring, sandblasting, patching concrete, installing and repairing parking lots, assisting in installation and repair of playground equipment and fencing and various earth moving operations
• Knowledge of federal, state, city guidelines, and codes and the ability to observe them at all times
• Basic computer proficiency and the ability to effectively use Microsoft Word and Outlook

Interrelations:

• Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors
• Will be working under the direct supervision of the department supervisor(s) in order to complete day to day tasks
• Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy
• Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues
• Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service
• Ability to perform all tasks involved in concrete pouring, sandblasting, patching concrete, installing and repairing parking lots, assisting in installation and repair of playground equipment, fencing and various earth moving operations and relocating industrial arts equipment.
• Knowledge of the various types of materials and procedures used in the area is essential. Snow removal is mandatory.

Essential Performance Responsibilities:

• Perform work in a safe manner and reports any hazardous conditions
• Assist in maintaining good public relations, being cognizant that a Crewperson represents both the Facilities Division and Wichita Public Schools
• Cooperate with other employees and maintains good public relations inside and outside of his/her assignment
• Display willingness to be trained in all phases of the assignment and to increase his/her skills, thus, qualifying for advancement
• Possess a work ethic that is strongly oriented toward both efficiency and customer service
• Maintain appropriate licenses and certifications including a valid Kansas driver's license
• Possess superior knowledge of procedures, materials and equipment utilized in the designated area while displaying good workmanship, planning, and leadership
• Support the organizational goals, the mission of the School Service Center and the district
• Work cooperatively with others and assists in maintaining open lines of communication
• Work directly or indirectly under the Supervisor
• Daily schedule may fluctuate to accommodate deadlines and delivery of services
• Perform proper maintenance and servicing of equipment
• Deliver and sets up heavy equipment
• Operate crane for replacement of rope on flagpoles, setting play equipment, and assisting other work areas when needed
• Install and repair of parking lots and earth moving operations
• Snow removal operations are mandatory
• Assume responsibility for all tools, supplies and materials
• Attendance required at meetings and in-services
• Operate heavy equipment as needed
• Operate dump trucks
• Perform the proper maintenance and servicing of equipment
• Perform all duties involved in forming and pouring concrete
• Deliver and sets up heavy equipment
• Assist in installing and repairing playgrounds, fencing, asphalt patching, and earth moving operations

Qualification Profile:

• A High School Diploma or GED is preferred.
• Must maintain a valid Kansas driver's license at all times throughout employment.
• A CDL class A driver's license is required or must be obtained within 90 days of employment. Once the CDL class A license is obtained, the selected candidate must register with the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse and provide consent for USD 259 to run a pre-employment full query through the Clearinghouse website. If these steps have not been completed within 90 days of employment, the candidate will be terminated for non-compliance with Department of Transportation regulations.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt