What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Worker position at MONTGOMERY COUNTY SCHOOLS?
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. High School diploma or equivalent
- Physical condition allows the lifting of heavy loads; including
tables, chairs, and the moving of furniture, etc.
- Basic general knowledge in as many of the following as possible: plumbing, commercial electricity, mechanics, masonry and carpentry.
- One year building & mechanical maintenance or operations experience
- Must meet Physical Performance Requirements
REPORTS: Assistant Superintendent/Designee
SUPERVISES: Part-time maintenance workers and Summer Youth Workers as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent.
JOB GOAL : To carry out maintenance work assignments in such a way that
schools’ physical environments will be maintained in a condition of operating excellence.
BASIC FUNCTION : Perform semi-skilled maintenance, repair, and construction of District buildings and equipment; perform semi-skilled to skilled work in one or more of the building maintenance trades; assist journey-level trades personnel as needed, work independently in one of the less complex building trades.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs semi-skilled to skilled maintenance, repairs, and construction of District buildings and equipment in one or more of the building maintenance trades including carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing, heating and air conditioning.
- Maintains records of time, costs, and materials needed in the maintenance and repair of District equipment and facilities.
- Operates a wide variety of tools and equipment including motor vehicles and mowing equipment, power hand tools, saws, and hand tools used in the building maintenance trades.
- Works on assigned duties first, but when without an assignment, contacts the Lead Maintenance Worker and/or the Director of District Operations.
- Prepares and reports information on work assignments accomplished and make recommendations to the Lead Maintenance Worker for equipment purchases exceeding $50.00.
- Examines school plants on a regular basis to check for needed repairs and improvements. Repairs obvious safety hazards or meets emergencies even if the work has not been assigned.
- Reports to work even beyond normal working hours, when emergency situations occur, such as snow removal, broken water pipes, electrical problems, etc.
- Mows, weed eats, and waters grounds as assigned.
- Perform gardening and landscaping duties on school grounds including planting flowers and applying mulch.
- Prune and trim trees, hedges and shrubs, apply herbicides and pesticides; rakes leaves and removes trash; sweep walkways; and assist in the preparation and lining of athletic fields as assigned.
- Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Head Maintenance Worker, the Assistant Superintendent or the Superintendent.
Salary : $50
