General Maintenance Worker

Gainesville City School District; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school district in Florida is seeking a skilled General Maintenance worker to perform various maintenance tasks. Responsibilities include carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and experience in general maintenance is desirable. The position entails lifting up to 75 pounds and requires adherence to safety protocols. Join a dedicated team focused on providing a safe and functional environment for students and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in general maintenance duties desirable.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Alternative qualifications may be considered as deemed appropriate by the Board.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean and organized work vehicle.
• Safely load and unload tools and equipment.
• Perform carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work as assigned.
• Follow written and oral instructions.
• Report safety hazards affecting students, staff, or visitors.
• Maintain a safe work site and professional demeanor.
• Perform carpentry tasks (cabinetry, bookshelves, minor renovations).
• Perform plumbing tasks (repair toilets, sinks, water lines).
• Perform electrical tasks (repair lights, wire circuits, structures).
• Operate maintenance machinery safely.
• Follow purchasing procedures and maintain attendance.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional appearance.
• Remain on call after hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Director.

Skills

General maintenance experience

Safety awareness

Carpentry skills

Plumbing skills

Electrical skills

Valid driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

GAINESVILLE CITY SCHOOLS

General Maintenance

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.

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/ Maintenance General
• Date Posted: 1/22/2021
• Location: Gainesville City School District M & O
• Work Location: Field
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Reports To: Maintenance Director
• Work Calendar: 235 Days
• Salary Schedule:
• Approved (Board):
• Pay Grade:
• Revised: April 2020
• Summary: Under the general supervision of the Director of Maintenance.

Essential Functions

1. Maintains clean and organized work vehicle.
2. Maintains all equipment and tools in good working order.
3. Safely loads, unloads, and secures all equipment, tools, and other items to be transported, either by vehicle or trailer.
4. Procures and returns materials, equipment, and tools from/to stock.
5. Immediately report safety hazards which affect the welfare of student, system employees or visitors.
6. Maintains safe work site.
7. Routinely climb, balance, stop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
8. Routinely lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
9. Works indoors and outdoors with exposure to weather including cold, heat, wet, and high humidity.
10. Follows written and oral instructions.
11. Completes carpentry work as assigned. Examples include, but not limited to:
    • Cabinetry
    • Bookshelves
    • Minor renovations
12. Completes plumbing work as assigned. Examples include, but not limited to: Repair toilets, sinks, water lines, sewer lines, etc.
13. Completes electrical work as assigned. Examples include, but not limited to:
    • Repair lights, receptacles, and switches
    • Wire new circuits
    • Wire small structures such as field houses and press boxes
14. Operates maintenance machinery in a safe manner.
15. Follows the standard purchasing procedure for the school system.
16. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
17. Acts in a professional manner and maintains a professional attitude toward the public and colleagues and exhibits the fundamentals of public/customer service.
18. Maintains confidentiality and adheres to the chain of command.
19. Maintains a professional appearance as appropriate for job responsibilities.
20. Takes initiative and assumes responsibility for all aspects of the job; performs routine duties and tasks with little or no direct supervision.
21. Remains on call during after hours, weekends and holidays.
22. Performs all other duties, and assumes 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.