General Maintenance Worker II: Grounds Crew - Building Services

Albemarle County Public Schools; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Wellness program

Job summary

Albemarle County Public Schools is seeking a General Maintenance Worker II to perform routine semi-skilled repair and maintenance of county school buildings, grounds, and equipment. The role may require shift work and is designated as essential personnel, with on-site responsibilities during emergencies.

Responsibilities include painting, minor repairs, directing staff, replacing HVAC filters, and operating various grounds and shop equipment.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of materials, equipment, and techniques across three or more standard trades.
• Ability to supervise other employees and work with diverse teams.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Performs painting and minor repairs in electrical, carpentry, plumbing, mechanical trades.
• Directs assigned personnel.
• Replaces HVAC filters.
• Operates trucks, tractors, mowers, snow equipment, and related machinery.
• Uses standard tools and equipment of the trades.
• Cleans and maintains tools and equipment.
• Performs general maintenance and custodial tasks.
• Assists with layout for athletic fields.
• Performs other required tasks.

Skills

Building trades

Supervision

Oral/written instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

General Maintenance Worker II

ACPS employees enjoy competitive pay and benefits, including health & dental coverage, retirement, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, wellness program, discounts on gym memberships, and more! Be sure to check out our website to learn more about our Division and our Schools.

General Definition Of Work
Independently performs routine semi-skilled work in the repair and maintenance of County school buildings, grounds and equipment. Does related work as required. Shift work may be required. Maintains acceptable attendance and safety standards in accordance with Albemarle County guidelines. This position is designated as "Essential Personnel", which requires that employees report to their job site during emergency situations, such as snow, inclement weather, or other emergency situations.

Essential Functions

• Performs painting and minor electrical, carpentry, plumbing, mechanical and/or related repairs and installations;
• Directs assigned personnel;
• Replaces HVAC filters;
• Operates trucks, towing equipment, tractors, mowers, snow equipment, etc.;
• Uses standard tools and equipment of the trades;
• Cleans and cares for tools and equipment;
• Performs general maintenance and/or custodial work;
• Assists with layout and lining of athletic fields;
• Performs other tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

General knowledge of the materials, equipment, tools and techniques of three or more of the standard building or mechanical trades; ability to supervise other employees; ability to acquire a knowledge of the methods and techniques of a standard trade, within a reasonable time period; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; ability to acquire skill in the use of tools and equipment of a standard trade and perform basic skilled tasks associated with the field assigned.

Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience in one or more of the standard building trades equivalent to high school graduation. Special Requirements: Drug screening and tuberculin test required. Possession of a valid driver's permit and possession of, or ability to obtain within six months, an appropriate commercial drivers license, issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Physical Conditions and Nature Of Work

Performance of more strenuous physical tasks, such as: walking over rough or uneven surfaces; bending or stooping; working in confined spaces; lifting or carrying items weighing 20-50 pounds, with occasional lifting of items weighing over 100 pounds; working in inclement weather and conditions. Occasional exposure to toxic chemicals is required. Operation of complex gasoline, diesel or electric-powered machinery or shop equipment, requiring the manipulation of multiple controls or fine adjustments is required. Exposure to potentially disabling/non-disabling injuries or illnesses. Regular contacts made with individuals from: other internal organization units; outside organizations; and the general public for purposes of exchanging factual information which requires some judgment of interpretation in order to be responsive to questions or applicable to a specific situation. Communication is usually cooperative in nature, with conflicts resolved by higher authority.

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated on the ability and effectiveness in carrying out the above responsibilities.