PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Perform general maintenance and repair of building structures and their mechanical, electrical, and sanitary systems throughout the district. Assist with maintenance of grounds.

Qualifications:

                Education/Certification:

• Clear and valid Arkansas 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:

• 1-year experience in general building maintenance preferred.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Assist skilled workers with the 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 directed on work orders or by the maintenance director.
5. Move, install, assemble, and repair all school furniture and playground equipment as needed.

Safety

1. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing. Operate equipment and use tools according to established safety procedures.
2. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to the supervisor.
3. Maintain tools and equipment and perform preventive maintenance as required.
4. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Other:

1. Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

1.   None

Mental Demands:

• Maintain emotional control under stress

Equipment Used:

•  Small hand tools, power tools, and measuring tools; light truck or van

Physical Demands:

• Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders/scaffolding, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension,and overhead reaching; frequent driving
• Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis

 Environmental Factors:

• Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and materials, noise, vibration, and electrical hazards; work around machinery with moving parts; may work alone; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours; frequent districtwide travel

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be requires

The Prairie Grove School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex in the educational programs or activities that it operates and is an equal-opportunity employer.

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