Facilities & Grounds Maintenance Specialist

WEST PLAINS R-7 SCHOOL DISTRICT; West Plains (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

WEST PLAINS R-7 SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking a Maintenance Employee to support facility and grounds operations. This non-exempt role requires performing cleaning, minor electrical, plumbing, heating and construction tasks, maintaining safety systems, and ensuring buildings and grounds are functional.

You will inspect and troubleshoot systems, replace light bulbs up to 16 feet, assist with summer cleanup, shovel snow, and work overtime or weekends for district events.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform the essential job functions.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift 55 pounds to shoulder height occasionally.
• Ability to push / pull a minimum of 20 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning activities as needed.
• Perform minor electrical, plumbing, heating, and construction needs.
• Apply basic fixes to equipment and building systems and ensure faciliites and grounds are functional.
• Provide upkeep on grounds and facilities.
• Maintain and test safety systems and fire alarms.
• Inspect and troubleshoot systems.
• Replace light bulbs up to 16 feet and move heavy items (lifting furniture, boxes, and cafeteria tables).
• Work overtime and weekends to meet District events and facility schedules.
• Must be able to up and down stairs frequently, and bend/stand as needed.

Skills

Essential duties

Interpersonal skills

Lift 55 lbs

Push/Pull 20 lbs

Job description

WEST PLAINS R-7 SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking a Maintenance Employee to support facility and grounds operations. This non-exempt role requires performing cleaning, minor electrical, plumbing, heating and construction tasks, maintaining safety systems, and ensuring buildings and grounds are functional.

You will inspect and troubleshoot systems, replace light bulbs up to 16 feet, assist with summer cleanup, shovel snow, and work overtime or weekends for district events.