Custodian

BERTIE COUNTY SCHOOLS

Job Description

(Class descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification.
They cannot include, and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee)

JOB TITLE: GENERAL MAINTENANCE WORKER

DEPARTMENT: Maintenance

GRADE: 56

FLSA: Non-exempt

REPORTS TO: Maintenance Director

SUPERVISES: None

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 months

QUALIFICATIONS: __Graduation from high school or equivalency

__Considerable experience in one or more trades common to building maintenance

__Valid North Carolina Driver License

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Provides maintenance support to the assigned school(s) by work orders from the principal or maintenance office
2. Replaces light bulbs and ballasts
3. Changes filters on HVA/C systems on routine schedule
4. Checks fire extinguishers on weekly basis
5. Checks and cleans off roofs and gutters
6. Installs bulletin boards, dry erase boards, etc.
7. Maintains bathroom fixtures and plumbing
8. Performs light carpentry and electrical repairs
9. Repairs desks, chairs and other furniture and equipment as necessary
10. Replaces glass in windows and doors as needed
11. Performs minor repairs to school equipment
12. Performs repairs to roofs, gutters and drains
13. Performs small repairs to drywall
14. Replaces floor and ceiling tiles
15. Performs weekly checks on boiler systems
16. Checks and replaces belts on equipment as needed
17. Oils and greases pumps and motors as needed
18. Installs asphalt patches
19. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS

The major physical and cognitive requirements listed below are applicable to the General Maintenance Worker job classification within Bertie County Schools.

Work in this classification is considered heavy physical work requiring the exertion of up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Must be able to:

• Walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel, and crouch
• Work in various inside and outside environments being subjected to weather changes, noise, vibrations, job hazards and atmospheric conditions
• Use visual acuity required for depth perception and color perception
• Visually inspect small defects and/or small parts
• Use a variety of measuring devices
• Assemble or fabricate parts at or within arm’s length
• Operate machines, motor vehicles, hand tools, and job specific equipment and tools
• Determine the accuracy and thoroughness of work
• Observe general surroundings and activities
• Hear sufficiently to accurately perceive information at normally spoken word levels
• Use communication by means of spoken word to express or exchange ideas
• Safely work in situations of exposure to blood borne pathogens which may require specialized personal protective equipment

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors and outdoors. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work is performed in the Central Office and schools.