Intern (Buildings and Grounds)

Jefferson County Educational Service Center; Steubenville (OH); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Jefferson County Educational Service Center in Steubenville is seeking a Maintenance / Custodial intern responsible for maintaining its buildings. The role requires routine maintenance, cleaning, and repairs across various systems including plumbing and heating.

Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED, with preference for those with maintenance experience. A valid driver's license is required, and hands-on maintenance skills are essential for the success in this position.

Qualifications

• Experience preferred in maintenance or custodial work.
• Valid driver's license; commercial driver's license required.
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Routine maintenance and care of buildings and grounds.
• Perform repairs in plumbing, heating, and air conditioning.
• Custodial duties including cleaning and trash removal.

Skills

Ability to work effectively with others

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Telephone

Computer

Job description

Jefferson County ESC

Job Description

Title: Maintenance / Custodial

Department: Buildings & Grounds

Reports to: CEO or designee

Job Goal: The Maintenance intern position is responsible for the general maintenance of all JCESC buildings in the Steubenville area. Clean, well-maintained buildings are a high priority at the ESC to provide an effective place to work for our staff and a positive first impression for our community.

Responsibilities

1. Routine maintenance, care and preservation of the building and grounds.
2. Perform general maintenance and repairs including the areas of plumbing, heating and air conditioning, painting, carpentry and/or electricity.
3. Grounds keeping to maintain a pleasant outward appearance to the building; this includes mowing the lawns, hedge trimming, weed whacking, and other lawn maintenance.
4. Snow removal in the winter.
5. Custodial duties including cleaning bathrooms, sweeping floors, light disinfecting and trash removal throughout the office.
6. Assist the Director of Technology in supporting the overall activities of information and communication systems including systems analysis, networks and design as related to the Service Center’s instructional goals, business operations, student data management and instructional technology.
7. Assist the technology / Building and Grounds Director with maintenance and safety of all buildings and grounds.
8. Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

1. Make contact with the public with tact and diplomacy.
2. Maintain respect at all times for confidential information.
3. Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents.
4. Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner.

Qualifications

1. High School Diploma or GED.
2. Experience is preferred.
3. Valid driver’s license; commercial driver’s license.
4. Alternative to the above qualifications as the CEO may find appropriate.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Ability to work effectively with others.
2. Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
3. Effective and active listening skills.
4. Organizational and problem solving skills.
5. Ability to develop and maintain a safe and efficient system.

Equipment Operated

1. Telephone
2. Copy machine
3. Calculator
4. Computer

Additional Working Conditions

1. Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue.
2. Occasional operation of vehicle under inclement weather conditions.
3. Occasional evening/weekend work.

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed.

Terms of Employment

Salary and length of contract under the terms and conditions as established by the Board of Education. In case of emergency or the best interest of the school district’s operation, work hours may vary or be in addition to regularly scheduled hours.

Evaluation

Job performance will be evaluated in accordance with Board policy and meeting the responsibilities of this position.