General Maintenance

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

o High School Diploma or GED (preferred)

o Minimum 1 year of experience in building and mechanical equipment maintenance and repair (preferred)

o Maintenance Service Certificate in one or more skill areas, including Electrician, HVAC/R Plumbing and Carpenter services (preferred)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

o Understands and supports the mission, vision and values of Harmony Public Schools.

o Complies with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations

o Adheres to the district’s safety policies and procedures

o Maintains confidentiality in the conduct of district business

o Assists skilled workers with repair and maintenance of district facilities

o Performs maintenance service or repairs in one or more skill areas, including minor plumbing, carpentry, painting and plastering, machine servicing, electrical repairs or installations, or vehicle servicing.

o Performs tasks such as but not limited to changing light bulbs, installing paper dispenser units, changing filters, changing locks on doors, minor decorative maintenance and other tasks not requiring a licensed skilled trades person or journeyman

o Assists skilled workers with facilities repair and maintenance, including repairing woodwork; replacing electrical switches,

fixtures, and motors; painting, repairing, and replacing plumbing fixtures and drainage systems; and replacing broken glass

o Hangs pictures, mirrors, blackboards, bulletin boards, projection screens, towel dispensers, soap dispensers, and other items as required per ADA standards

o Performs outside custodial duties such as removal of leaves, dirt, clean up trash, recycling of broken branches of trees, removal of snow as needed

o Applies all applicable OSHA and related local safety requirements to all assigned work

o Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.

o Operates equipment and uses tools following established safety procedures

o Corrects unsafe conditions in the area and reports any conditions that are not correctable to the supervisor immediately

o Inspects building exterior, playground equipment, and grounds; performs maintenance and minor repairs

o Detects and reports needed major repairs on building structures and their systems, including lockers, furniture, and equipment

o Performs repairs to floor coverings, ceramic tile and cove base.

o Is knowledgeable to address leaks, clogs or other drainage problems

o Assists with mowing and detailing of grounds.

o Is able to use power washing equipment.

o Uses materials, equipment and all hand tools required to complete assigned duties proficiently and safely.

o Keeps daily records of materials used and fills out work orders assigned for the day; detects and reports repair and maintenance problems to supervisor.

o Completes repairs as requested on work orders

o Performs routine maintenance on building systems.

o Repairs minor irrigation issues such as replacing broken sprinkler heads and pipelines

o Maintains records of scheduled maintenance procedures.

o Responds to emergency maintenance requests as required.

o Obtains estimates for supplies, repair parts; orders parts as needed

o Moves, installs, assembles, and repairs all school furniture and equipment as needed

o Cleans and assists with upkeep of the facilities.

o Installs ceiling and floor materials

o Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated.

o Recycles unused or broken furniture, boxes and clean up dumpster area as needed

o Trims trees as needed

o Uses blower to clean in front of campuses as needed

o May be required to assist with special events.

o Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

o Knowledge of basic construction and routine maintenance and repair procedures

o Ability to use hand tools (e.g., hammer, shovel, screwdriver) and power tools (e.g., radial saw, reciprocating saw, drill, pneumatic hammer)

o Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.

o Ability to follow instructions from supervisors or senior maintenance workers.

o Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.

o Knowledge of general carpentry and repair.

o Excellent organizational and time management skills.

o Ability to work independently

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

o Prolonged periods standing, walking, climbing, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, pulling, pushing; heavy lifting and carrying; repetitive hand motions;

o Work in tiring and uncomfortable positions; outside and inside; on slippery or uneven walking surfaces, ladders, and scaffolding and around machinery with moving parts; move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment; exposure to hot and cold temperatures, excessive noise; frequent district-wide travel

o Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.

o Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally and during emergencies required.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person