GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Harmony Public Schools; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmony Public Schools is seeking a General Maintenance Person to support a wide range of maintenance tasks, assist skilled trades, and address operational and safety concerns at our campus facilities. The role includes basic plumbing, carpentry, painting, electrical repairs, and routine upkeep to ensure spaces are safe and functional.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and experience in building maintenance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (preferred).
• 1 year of experience in building/mechanical maintenance (preferred).
• Maintenance service certificate in skilled trades (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist skilled workers with repair and maintenance of facilities.
• Perform minor plumbing, carpentry, painting and electrical tasks.
• Change light bulbs, install dispensers, replace locks, and perform other basic maintenance.
• Maintain safety and ADA standards, and document daily work orders.
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests as needed.

Skills

Basic construction knowledge

Hand tools & power tools

Effective communication

Ability to follow instructions

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Maintenance Service Certificate (preferred)

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

JOB GOAL

The General Maintenance Person is responsible for providing maintenance services as needed and/or assigned; assisting in a wide variety of maintenance activities; addressing immediate operational and/or safety concerns; assisting skilled trades; and ensuring that tools, materials and vehicles are maintained in good working order and are available at job site when needed.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED (preferred)
• Minimum 1 year of experience in building and mechanical equipment maintenance and repair (preferred)
• Maintenance Service Certificate in one or more skill areas, including Electrician, HVAC/R Plumbing and Carpenter services (preferred)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understands and supports the mission, vision and values of Harmony Public Schools.
• Complies with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations
• Adheres to the district’s safety policies and procedures
• Maintains confidentiality in the conduct of district business
• Assists skilled workers with repair and maintenance of district facilities
• Performs maintenance service or repairs in one or more skill areas, including minor plumbing, carpentry, painting and plastering, machine servicing, electrical repairs or installations, or vehicle servicing.
• Performs tasks such as but not limited to changing light bulbs, installing paper dispenser units, changing filters, changing locks on doors, minor decorative maintenance and other tasks not requiring a licensed skilled trades person orjourneyman
• Assists skilled workers with facilities repair and maintenance, including repairing woodwork; replacing electrical switches, fixtures, and motors; painting, repairing, and replacing plumbing fixtures and drainage systems; and replacing broken glass
• Hangs pictures, mirrors, blackboards, bulletin boards, projection screens, towel dispensers, soap dispensers, and other items as required per ADA standards
• Performs outside custodial duties such as removal of leaves, dirt, clean up trash, recycling of broken branches of trees, removal of snow as needed
• Applies all applicable OSHA and related local safety requirements to all assigned work
• Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
• Operates equipment and uses tools following established safety procedures
• Corrects unsafe conditions in the area and reports any conditions that are not correctable to the supervisor immediately
• Inspects building exterior, playground equipment, and grounds; performs maintenance and minor repairs
• Detects and reports needed major repairs on building structures and their systems, including lockers, furniture, and equipment
• Performs repairs to floor coverings, ceramic tile and cove base.
• Is knowledgeable to address leaks, clogs or other drainage problems
• Assists with mowing and detailing of grounds.
• Is able to use power washing equipment.
• Uses materials, equipment and all hand tools required to complete assigned duties proficiently and safely.
• Keeps daily records of materials used and fills out work orders assigned for the day; detects and reports repair and maintenance problems to supervisor.
• Completes repairs as requested on work orders
• Performs routine maintenance on building systems.
• Repairs minor irrigation issues such as replacing broken sprinkler heads and pipelines
• Maintains records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
• Responds to emergency maintenance requests as required.
• Obtains estimates for supplies, repair parts; orders parts as needed
• Moves, installs, assembles, and repairs all school furniture and equipment as needed
• Cleans and assists with upkeep of the facilities.
• Installs ceiling and floor materials
• Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated.
• Recycles unused or broken furniture, boxes and clean up dumpster area as needed
• Trims trees as needed
• Uses blower to clean in front of campuses as needed
• May be required to assist with special events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of basic construction and routine maintenance and repair procedures
• Ability to use hand tools (e.g., hammer, shovel, screwdriver) and power tools (e.g., radial saw, reciprocating saw, drill, pneumatic hammer)
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to follow instructions from supervisors or senior maintenance workers.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
• Knowledge of general carpentry and repair.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods standing, walking, climbing, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, pulling, pushing; heavy lifting and carrying; repetitive hand motions;
• Work in tiring and uncomfortable positions; outside and inside; on slippery or uneven walking surfaces, ladders, and scaffolding and around machinery with moving parts; move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment; exposure to hot and cold temperatures, excessive noise; frequent district-wide travel
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally and during emergencies required.
• Moderate travel is required.