Bldg. Maintenance Utility Worker

Guilderland Central School District; Guilderland Center (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Guilderland Central School District in New York is seeking a Building Maintenance Utility Worker to perform a range of semi-skilled tasks across carpentry, electrical, painting, and general building upkeep. You will work under supervision to maintain classrooms, corridors, and grounds.

The role includes operating light fixtures, HVAC controls, snow plowing, lawn care, and basic repairs. A two-year background in building maintenance or trades is required, with an emphasis on reliability, safety,

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience in general building maintenance or building trades.
• Equivalent combination of training and experience accepted.
• Good knowledge of modern buildings and grounds maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Performs semi-skilled work in carpentry, electrical, and painting operations.
• Maintains doors, windows, lighting, plumbing fixtures, lockers, and HVAC systems.
• Works from powered scaffolds or ladders to change light bulbs and repair fixtures.
• Op erates controls for distribution of building heat, air conditioning, lighting and sound systems.
• Cleans buildings and grounds, including mowing lawns and debris removal.
• Plows snow and clears sidewalks; operates salt/sand dispensing equipment.
• Locks and unlocks classroom and exterior doors; performs general handyman tasks.
• Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Dependability

Manual dexterity

Physical stamina

Following oral instructions

Job description

Bldg. Maintenance Utility Worker

Minimum Job Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Two (2) years of experience in either general building maintenance or building trade work in one or more standard trades; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

These duties involve performing a variety of mechanical and building maintenance tasks and the cleaning of buildings and grounds. These maintenance skills involve work in carpentry, electrical and painting operations. In addition, the work may involve the part-time operation of a truck, automobile or other automotive equipment. General instructions are received and work is performed under general supervision, depending upon the task. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Performs semi-skilled work in carpentry, electrical, and painting operations;
• Performs minor maintenance on doors, windows, locks, lighting, and plumbing fixtures, lockers, and heating/air conditioning systems;
• Works from powered scaffolds or ladders to change light bulbs, repair light fixtures, hookup special light arrays;
• Operates controls for distribution of building heat, air conditioning, lighting and sound systems;
• Performs general maintenance of buildings and grounds, which includes mowing lawns, pruning shrubs, collecting paper and debris;
• Plows snow, clears sidewalks of ice and snow, operates powered salt/ sand dispensing equipment;
• Performs cleaning tasks such a mopping floors, graffiti removal, trash removal and dust mopping;
• Locks and unlocks classroom and exterior doors;
• Serves as a general handyman performing a variety of semi-skilled tasks.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Good knowledge of modern buildings and grounds maintenance and repair practices; knowledge of the practices and techniques of one or more of the standard trades;
• Working knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment;
• Ability to follow oral instructions;
• Mechanical aptitude;
• Industry;
• Dependability;
• Manual dexterity;
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.