General Maintenance

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

          Perform general maintenance and repair of building structures and their

          mechanical, electrical, and sanitary systems throughout district. Assist with

          maintenance of grounds.

QUALIFICATIONS:

          Education/Certification

          Valid Texas driver’s license

          Special Knowledge/Skills

          Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

          Knowledge of basic construction and routine maintenance and repair procedures

          Ability to communicate effectively (verbally)

          Ability to operate hand and power tools

          Ability to work independently

          Experience

          One year experience in general building maintenance

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

        Maintenance and Repair 

          1.   Assist skilled workers with repair and maintenance of district facilities, including
                repairing woodwork; replacing electrical switches, fixtures, and motors; painting,
                repairing, and replacing plumbing fixtures and drainage systems; and replacing

                broken glass.
          2.   Inspect building exterior and interior, playground equipment, and grounds;

                perform maintenance and minor repairs.
          3.   Detect and report needed major repairs on building structures and their systems,

                including lockers, furniture, and equipment.
          4.   Complete repairs as requested on work orders or by maintenance foreman.
          5.   Assist with mowing and detailing of district grounds.
          6.   Assist with relocation of furnishings, such as desks, tables, chairs, file cabinets,

                etc.
          7.   Move, install, assemble, and repair all school furniture and playground equipment

                as needed.
          8.   Hang pictures, mirrors, blackboards, bulletin boards, projection screens, towel

                dispensers, soap dispensers, and other items as required.
          9.   Install door and window assemblies and hardware, including window glass and

                screens.
        10.   Install ceiling and flooring materials

        Driving
        11.   Operate light truck to transport furniture and equipment throughout district.

        Safety
        12.   Operate equipment and use tools following established safety procedures.
        13.   Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties,

                including lifting, climbing, etc.
        14.   Correct unsafe conditions in the area and report any conditions that are not

                correctable to the supervisor immediately.
        15.   Maintain tools and equipment and perform preventive maintenance as required.

        Other

        16.   A ttendance is an essential job function.

        17.   Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

          None

EQUIPMENT USED:

          Power tools (drill, saw, etc.), hand tools, welder (gas and electric air), concrete

          mixer, mower, weed trimmer, blower, edger, and garden tools.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

          Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

          Continual walking and standing; frequent heavy lifting and carrying; climbing,

          stooping, bending, kneeling, and reaching. Work outside and inside. Exposure to

          extreme temperatures, dust, fumes, and odors. Exposure to mechanical, electrical,

          and chemical hazards. Work around moving objects or vehicles.