General Maintenance Helper

Derby Public Schools; Derby (KS); On-site; USD 42,981,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Job summary

Derby Public Schools seeks a General Maintenance Helper to keep school buildings and grounds in top condition. The role supports the maintenance supervisor, performs plumbing-related tasks, and assists with repairs and snow removal to ensure safe, functional facilities for students and staff.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, knowledge of plumbing and maintenance systems, and a valid Kansas driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of plumbing and maintenance systems.
• Valid Kansas driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining school buildings and grounds.
• Support maintenance staff in repairs and installations, especially plumbing tasks.
• Assist in snow removal and general grounds upkeep.
• Ensure adherence to safety policies and district guidelines.

Skills

Plumbing knowledge

Maintenance systems know-how

Driver's license (KS)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13660804

Purpose

The General Maintenance Helper maintains school buildings and grounds in top condition to ensure full and productive use of district facilities. To accomplish these tasks, the General Maintenance Helper must work closely with the staff and administration of Derby Public Schools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of plumbing and maintenance systems.
• Valid Kansas drivers license.

Essential Functions

• Knowledge, Skill and Abilities
• Maintain school buildings and grounds in top condition to ensure full
• and productive use of district facilities.
• Communicate effectively with all members of the school district.
• React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
• Appropriately operate all equipment and machinery as necessary.
• Comply with all district policies, rules and regulations.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions

• Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
• Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or
• push heavy objects or materials.
• Requires stooping, kneeling, crawling, bending, turning and
• reaching.
• Requires climbing and balancing.
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors year-round.
• Must be able to work in noisy and crowded environments.
• Must be able to work in and around dust, fumes and odors.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.
• Requires regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.

General Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining school buildings and grounds in top condition.
• Assist in promoting the safety, health, and comfort of students and employees in school buildings and grounds.
• Maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency in all maintenance and repair projects.
• Perform maintenance, repair, and installation in connection with plumbing and special systems.
• Move equipment and materials within and between school buildings.
• Assist in snow removal from school district building walkways, entrances and parking areas.
• Adhere to all district health and safety policies.

Other duties as assigned by the maintenance supervisor, which are consistent