Substitute Maintenance Worker I

Job Scope

Under general supervision, perform general maintenance work in connection with the repair, construction and upkeep of the school buildings and equipment; and performs work as required.

Classification

Classified, non-exempt. Work year: 240 days

Description

This position requires the incumbent to perform unskilled, semi-skilled and skilled craft or maintenance work in the maintenance, repair, construction, and upkeep of school buildings, facilities, and miscellaneous equipment, and to do other related work.

Essential Functions and Examples of Job Duties

• Perform semi- or un-skilled maintenance, repair, and construction work in one or more of the basic trade areas, such as carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, and heating and refrigeration

• Performs and/or assists in maintenance, installation and repair to buildings and equipment in connection with all areas of maintenance, grounds and custodial including the construction, mechanical and electrical trades

• Makes routine and emergency repairs and adjustments to buildings, furniture, equipment and facilities such as, but not limited to, roofs, locks, plumbing, walls, flooring, glass, cement, asphalt, and doors

• Restoration and repair of various surfaces, and finishes; clean and maintain rain gutters and drains

• When not engaged in maintenance work, assists as required in a variety of grounds and/or custodial work throughout the school

• Uses power and hand tools to do tasks

• Lift stacks ad moves heavy furniture, equipment and materials

• Operates light to medium weight equipment to pick up or deliver equipment, furniture and supplies

• Performs routine safety checks

• May work as part of a crew or independently on routine tasks

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Education, Experience, Knowledge, Abilities, and Other Requirements

Education and experience:

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade

• A minimum of two (2) years' experience in the performance of building maintenance

• Any combination of training and experience that could likely provide the desired knowledge and abilities

Knowledge of:

• Basic knowledge of construction, plumbing, electricity, air conditioning, refrigeration, heating and general equipment repair

• Operation of tools employed in building maintenance work

• Basic English usage, writing and math

• General safety procedures and practices relating to the building trades, hazmat and safety regulations

The ability to:

• Perform maintenance duties, ability to troubleshoot and perform repairs with a minimum of supervision/assistance

• Maintain work schedules, deadlines and records in performing repairs, maintain work pace appropriate to given workload

• Use hand and power tools and power equipment

• Drive and operate a variety of vehicles and equipment used in maintenance trades legally and defensively

• Life heavy items

• Speak, read and write English at a level required for satisfactory job performance

• Maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

• Maintain consistent, punctual and regular attendance

• Maintain a pleasant appearance and demeanor

The work environment:

• Outdoor environment, subject to adverse weather conditions, regular exposure to heat, cold, dust, odors, chemicals, pollen and dirt

• Subject to frequent heavy lifting, carrying, up to 50 pounds, pushing and/or pulling of objects, up to 100 pounds

• Subject to work around plants, shrubs, and ground covers, exposure to pollen, chemicals, pesticides and herbicides, gasoline and motor oil

• Working with machinery having moving parts, subject to noise from equipment and tools

• May be required to wear a respirator or other safety equipment in execution of duties

• May involve ascending and descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, lifts and ramps

Other Requirements:

• High degree of mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn new skills, routines and equipment

• Good physical condition as determined by pre- and current employment inquires and health reports

• Physical strength and stamina to do strenuous work, such as but not limited to digging, climbing ladders, walking over uneven surfaces

• Standing for extended periods of time, bending, grasping, stooping and kneeling, reaching above shoulders, seeing to perform work

• Physical dexterity in the limbs and finger digits to operate equipment and to perform strenuous manual labor

• Fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice

• Current, clear T.B. test results

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