Corporation Maintenance

Reports to: Director of Maintenance

Length of Work: 8 hour days / 5 days a week / or hours as assigned by Director of Maintenance

Pay: Hourly, non-exempt

Terms of Employment: 12 months, benefited classified position

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid State Driver’s License
• At Least 1-3 months of related experience or training preferred

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include the following: Other duties may be assigned

• Be familiar with and utilize maintenance manuals provided by equipment suppliers relative to proper settings, maintenance and operation of all equipment in the School Corporation. This includes such equipment as, but not limited to:
• Boilers
• Air-Conditioning Equipment
• Wall Heating Units
• Circulation of air and water throughout the buildings
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical problems, and then make the necessary repairs
• Diagnose plumbing problems and make basic repairs as needed
• Complete work orders as approved by Director of Maintenance
• Account for tools and equipment assigned to each individual or corporation vehicle
• Keep all tools in working order
• On a routine basis, return all trucks and tractors to the Transportation Department for repair and service.
• Observe all laws and standards as set for under IOSHA and AHERA
• Recommend the need for supplies and/or equipment to the Maintenance Director
• Strive to provide a comfortable learning and working environment for students and staff
• Remove snow from playgrounds, sidewalks, and parking lots prior to anyone's arrival
• Maintain security of all equipment and buildings
• Continual education and training of the job
• Maintain a positive attitude and relationship with staff, parents, and students
• Monitor radio for needs throughout the day
• Mow, trim, and maintain grounds and building exteriors
• Any other duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, and multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to calculate amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, volume, etc.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Ability to pass a written and physical test. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community and to treat all individuals in a dignified and respectful manner. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all corporation requirements and policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform 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 is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, talk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head, and reach forward. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools and climbs ladders. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Occasionally the employee will lift and/or move items up to 100 pounds. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables, scaffolds, and cabinets. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 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 employee will work near or with moving mechanical equipment. The employee may occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers, and sprays. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned to this position.