Maintenance Worker (2024-2025)

JOB DESCRIPTION

MAINTENANCE WORKER-GENERAL

Purpose Statement

The job of Maintenance Worker-General was established for the purpose/s of maintaining facilities for students, staff and public in safe operating condition; maintaining a preventive maintenance program; assisting skilled maintenance workers in performing unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance to resolve immediate operational and/or safety concerns.

This job reports to Director of Maintenance

Functions

• Installs system component parts, classroom and office equipment and facility components for the purpose of maintaining facilities in a safe, comfortable and operating condition.

• Maintains tools and equipment for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items in safe operating condition.

• Repairs a variety of systems and/or components requiring knowledge of maintenance trades for the purpose of ensuring that items are available and in safe working condition.

• Requests equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining inventory and ensuring availability of required items.

• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.

• Transports various items (e.g. tools, equipment, supplies, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at job site.

Essential Functions

• Inspects facilities, systems and their components for the purpose of ensuring safety and identifying necessary repairs and providing an ongoing program of preventive maintenance.

Other Functions

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of contributing to the efficiency and efficiency and effectiveness of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include; operating equipment used in semi-skilled trades, power and hand tools, etc.; adhering to safety practices; and handling hazardous materials.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percent, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: variety of maintenance trades; and safety practices and procedures.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; collate data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize a variety of types of job-related equipment. Some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; working as part of the team; and working with interruptions.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized routines; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization’s services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent climbing and balancing; significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 5% sitting, 50% walking, and 45% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience     Job related experience is required.

Education      High School diploma or equivalent experience preferred.

Equivalency   None Specified

Required Testing                                                      Certificates & Licenses

None Specified                                                            None Specified

Continuing Educ. / Training                                       Clearances

None Specified                                                             Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background                                                                                                                            Clearance TB

FLSA Status                                                               Salary                                    

Not Evaluated                                                              Maintenance Salary Schedule Group 3