Maintenance

Peach Springs Unified School District; Peach Springs (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Peach Springs Unified School District is seeking a Maintenance Worker to keep school buildings and grounds in optimal condition. Responsibilities include performing repairs, cleaning tasks, and maintaining inventory of supplies.

The ideal candidate must possess a high school diploma and experience in maintenance. Additional qualifications include a Motor Vehicle Operator's license and DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, and electrical trades.
• Experience in building and grounds maintenance.
• Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide transportation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain school buildings and grounds in clean condition.
• Make minor repairs to property as requested.
• Inspect equipment and facilities, recommending repairs.

Skills

Building maintenance knowledge

Ability to follow instructions

Troubleshooting skills

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Power equipment

Job description

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Facilities, maintain school buildings and building and grounds in orderly, neat, safe and operable condition.

Position Details

Maintenance / Operations - Full Time

Essential Job Functions

• Perform tasks to keep school buildings and building and grounds in orderly, neat, and clean condition such as clearing disposing of trash, cleaning bathrooms and floors, washing windows, dusting furniture and fixtures, mowing grass, and related tasks.
• Perform tasks to maintain buildings and grounds in safe and operable condition, such as making minor repairs to property as requested, clearing snow and ice, and related tasks.
• Inspect equipment and facilities, and recommend repair or replacement action to supervisor.
• Regulate heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide temperatures appropriate to the season and to ensure economical use of fuel, water, and electricity.
• Check all building entrances/exits to ensure that they are working properly.
• Open and close building and ensure that all doors and windows are closed and securely locked prior to leaving.
• Maintain motors and other mechanical equipment and ensure that such equipment receives scheduled servicing.
• Obtain equipment, tools and materials required for completion of assigned work.
• Maintain inventory of supplies, materials, equipment, and fuel, and place orders as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operations of maintenance tasks.
• Prepare and maintain records to document work and repairs as requested.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Equipment

Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including saws, drills, routers, planers, sanders, jointers, and stationary power equipment.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of fundamental tools, materials, practices, maintenance, methods and procedures in the carpentry, plumbing, and electrical trades.
• Knowledge of building code conformance standards for carpentry, plumbing, electricity, electrical installation, and repair.
• Knowledge of occupational safety and health laws and regulations.
• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with others.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagrammatic form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.
• Ability to describe orally or in writing maintenance or repair problems as needed.
• Ability to troubleshoot, problem solve and resolve electrical or electricity issues.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.

Safety Requirements

• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used.
• Wears appropriate safety gear.

Travel Requirements

Frequent travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Ability to withstand heights and work in crawl spaces.
• Typical risks associated with using tools of the trade.
• Occasional strenuous physical work.
• Occasional work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.

Note

Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.

Qualifications Profile

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• High School Diploma.
• Successful experience in building and grounds maintenance, and repair.
• Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.
• IVPP DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card REQUIRED.