General Maintenance Worker 2024-2025

Emanuelchamber; Swainsboro (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated General Maintenance Worker to join their operations team. This role involves performing a variety of tasks related to the maintenance and repair of school facilities, ensuring a safe and functional environment for students and staff. Candidates should possess a strong skill set in general maintenance, including carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work. The ideal candidate will demonstrate reliability and a commitment to quality work, contributing to the overall upkeep of the school district. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact within the community while enjoying a stable work environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with 3 years of commercial maintenance preferred.
• Valid Georgia Driver's License is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repair of school buildings and equipment.
• Assist trades personnel with various repair tasks and preventative maintenance.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical work

Use of hand and power tools

Measurement devices

Education

High School Diploma or GED

3 years of commercial maintenance experience

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

• Location:
  Emanuel County Board of Education
  
  
• Date Available:
  12/11/2024
  
  

Job Description

General Maintenance Worker

Department: Operations Work Days: 250 Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor Classification: Classified Position Summary: The General Maintenance Worker performs a variety of tasks involving the general maintenance and repair of school buildings, school premises, and a variety of equipment. May be required to perform minor glazing services, lock repairs, woodworking tasks, electrical, painting, heating, and ventilating services and any other normal routine maintenance duties associated with the operation of school district buildings and equipment.
Education & Experience:

1. High School Diploma or GED required.
2. 3 years of commercial maintenance is preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Permits:

1. Valid Georgia Driver's License.

Qualifications: Incumbent must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function of the position as well as provide a Criminal Background Check with results that adhere to the Emanuel County Board of Education Policy. (GAK 1)

Essential Duties:

1. Performs miscellaneous repair, maintenance construction, general installation, and preventative maintenance work under the direction of Supervisor, Site/Operations Manager, or skilled trades' person.
2. Performs a variety of repair tasks while directly assisting trades personnel including but not limited to replacing floor tile, replacing electrical ballasts and fluorescent tubes, painting out graffiti, repairing fencing, patching asphalt or concrete, setting forms, installing paper towel or toilet paper dispensers, patching holes in plaster or wood walls, installing movie screens, chalkboards, tack boards, patching roofs, scraping paint, trenching, cleaning out keyways of locks, vandalism repair work, preventative maintenance on equipment, pressure washing, locker repair work, sheet metal repair, tile repair/replacement both ceiling and ceramic bathroom tile, indoor, outdoor bleacher repair, grounds and tree maintenance.
3. Operates various equipment to perform woodwork, assemble furniture, install flooring, etc.
4. Moves and arranges furniture and equipment; sets up rooms for special meetings or events.
5. Performs minor inspection duties of work performed or general building condition under the direction of a supervisor or skilled trades' person.
6. Cleans worksites including hauling debris and trash to the dumpster, cleaning tools and equipment, and ensuring tools, materials, and equipment are stored properly.
7. Required to have prompt, regular attendance in-person and be available to work on-site during regular business hours and as needed.
8. Performs other duties as assigned by an appropriate administrator or their representative.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Skills in using measurement devices.
2. Ability to operate hand and power tools.
3. Ability to perform general maintenance on HVAC systems.
4. Ability to perform basic carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical, and mechanical work.
5. Acquire the ability to support each essential trade discipline satisfactorily with knowledge of tools and techniques to complete the task.

Performance Factors:

• Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Interaction with Others: Ability to maintain, on a regular and consistent basis, relationships that are characterized by high expectations, teamwork, and collaboration.
• Concentration: Ability to maintain workflow and thought processes in the presence of frequent distractions.
• Stressful Circumstances: Ability to produce quality work when short or unexpected deadlines are presented.
• Independent Judgment: Ability to complete work tasks without being given precise directions.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to establish priorities, simultaneously manage multiple tasks; and deliver a quality work product by a designated deadline.
• Public Contact: Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Attendance and Dependability: Ability to report to work at the scheduled time and to seldom be absent from work.

Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated annually by Director of Operations or designee in accordance with Board Policy GBI – Evaluation of Personnel.

FLSA: Non-exempt