Maintenance - Maintenance Assistant (23382)

A position has been declared open in the Weber School District in Maintenance for a Maintenance Assistant. This position is for 8 hours per day, 12 months per year. 

Applicants may apply on wsd.tedk12.com/hire.  Files will be reviewed before interviews are scheduled.

THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED, AFTER A MINIMUM OF 5 WORKING DAYS

Purpose Statement

The job of Maintenance Assistant was established for the purpose/s of maintaining facilities for students, staff, and public in a safe operating condition; performing preventive maintenance; and resolving immediate operational and/or safety concerns.

Essential Functions

• Assists in the demolition of (e.g. equipment, facilities, and structures) for the purpose of ensuring safety and/or preparing for new construction.
• Assists journey -level craftsmen (e.g. carpenters, plumbers, electricians, painters, carpet layers etc.) for the purpose of supporting them in the completion or their work activities.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities. (Example. Tech, signage panels, TV brackets, whiteboard removal and installation.)
• Assists with snow removal (e.g. shovels, operates snow blower and/or snowplow) for the purpose of ensuring a safe environment.
• Builds items (e.g. counters, temporary partitions, etc.) for the purpose of modifying and/or adapting facilities to specific needs.
• Estimates repair or construction requirements for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials and equipment as needed.
• Maintains work areas, tools and/or equipment for the purpose of ensuring a safe working environment and/or the availability of equipment in safe operating condition.
• Coordinates with administration and other trades for the purpose of completing projects/work orders efficiently.
• 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 the job site.

Physical Demands

Very heavy work:  Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.  The work also requires the following physical abilities in order to perform the essential job functions; balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity and walking.

Working Conditions

Employees in this position work in a dynamic environment that requires them to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.  Will work on Ladders, scaffolding, and lifts.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Must be able to operate equipment used in trade including general hand and power tools, saws, threaders, manlift, forklift, etc.
• Must have knowledge of safety practices and procedures; and health standards and hazards.
• Must be able to adapt to changing work priorities; and meeting deadlines and schedules.

Experience:   3-4 Years experience prefered
Education:     High school or equivalent.