General Maintenance Worker

Gainesville City Schools; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Gainesville City Schools is seeking a diligent Maintenance Worker to support the District Facilities team. You will work on-site in Field locations under the direction of the Maintenance Director, performing routine and skilled maintenance tasks across carpentry, plumbing and electrical systems.

This role requires physical capability to lift up to 75 pounds, a valid Georgia driver’s license, and adherence to district safety and ethics standards. 235-day calendar with non-exempt status.

Qualifications

• General maintenance experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean and organized work vehicle.
• Maintain all equipment and tools in good working order.
• Safely load, unload, and secure equipment and tools for transport.
• Procure and return materials, equipment, and tools from/to stock.
• Report safety hazards affecting students, staff, or visitors.
• Maintain a safe work site.
• Perform carpentry, plumbing, and electrical tasks as assigned.
• Operate maintenance machinery safely.

Skills

General maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Description

The Gainesville City School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities.

Work Location

Field

General Maintenance

Position Description

Work Calendar

235 Days

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Reports To

Maintenance Director

Salary Schedule

Approved (Board)

Pay Grade

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Summary

Under the general supervision of the Director of Maintenance.

Duties

1. Maintain clean and organized work vehicle.
2. Maintain all equipment and tools in good working order.
3. Safely load, unload, and secure all equipment, tools, and other items to be transported, either by vehicle or trailer.
4. Procure and return materials, equipment, and tools from/to stock.
5. Immediately report safety hazards which affect the welfare of students, system employees or visitors.
6. Maintain safe work site.
7. Routinely climb, balance, stop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
8. Routinely lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
9. Work indoors and outdoors with exposure to weather including cold, heat, wet, and high humidity.
10. Follow written and oral instructions.
11. Complete carpentry work as assigned.
    • Cabinetry
    • Bookshelves
    • Minor renovations
12. Complete plumbing work as assigned. Examples include, but not limited to: Repair toilets, sinks, water lines, sewer lines, etc.
13. Complete electrical work as assigned.
    • Repair lights, receptacles and switches
    • Wire new circuits
    • Wire small structures such as field houses and press boxes
14. Operate maintenance machinery in a safe manner.
15. Follow the standard purchasing procedure for the school system.
16. Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance.
17. Act in a professional manner and maintain a professional attitude toward the public and colleagues and exhibit the fundamentals of public/customer service.
18. Maintain confidentiality and adhere to the chain of command.
19. Maintain a professional appearance as appropriate for job responsibilities.
20. Take initiative and assume responsibility for all aspects of the job; perform routine duties and tasks with little or no direct supervision.
21. Remain on call during after hours, weekends and holidays.
22. Perform all other duties, and assume all other school or system related responsibilities, as assigned by the Maintenance Director.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
• Experience performing general maintenance duties desirable
• A valid Georgia Driver’s License
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Physical Demands

• Medium Work: Occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, and/or moving 10-25 pounds frequently.
• Heavy Work: Occasionally lifting up to 75 pounds, and/or frequently moving 25-50 pounds, and/or constantly moving 10-20 pounds.

Required Duties & Responsibilities

Employee must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function of the position. When appropriate, reasonable accommodations will be provided to afford persons with disabilities an opportunity to perform the essential functions of the position. Employees are expected to attend all required meetings as approved by the supervisor. The incumbent will adhere to the Georgia Professional Standards Commission’s Code of Ethics for Educators, all Gainesville City Board of Education policies, administrative regulations, school system procedures, and all other applicable professional performance criteria. Maintenance of criminal history check is required for all employees.