Maintenance Helper (456J)

Cobb County School District; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobb County School District is seeking a Maintenance Helper to support the Maintenance Services division. The role reports to the Supervisor, Maintenance Services and works in the Maintenance Warehouse to assist various trades.

Must have a High School Diploma or GED and a Valid Georgia driver's license. Typically 1 year of facility maintenance experience is preferred, with physical limits noted for lifting and stair/ladder work.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Valid Georgia driver's license.
• At least 1 year of facility maintenance experience preferred.
• Physically able to lift 75 pounds and perform climbing tasks.
• Strong written and oral communication; basic electro-mechanical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist trade personnel by completing assigned maintenance tasks.
• Maintain prompt attendance and timely completion of work.
• Keep a positive image with customers, the public and peers.
• Provide on-call coverage 24/7 as needed.
• Submit maintenance database paperwork and meet state/local requirements.
• Maintain parts inventory and vehicle/tools for assigned work.

Skills

High School Diploma

Georgia Driver's License

Maintenance experience

Communication skills

Electro-mechanical abilities

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Maintenance Helper
JOB CODE: 456J
DIVISION: Operational Support
SALARY SCHEDULE: Classified Hourly
DEPARTMENT: Maintenance Services
WORKDAYS: Annual Operational Employees
REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Maintenance Services
PAY GRADE: Rank J (NW10)
FLSA: Non-Exempt
PAY FREQUENCY: Bi-Weekly

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Supports assigned trade person by taking direction and fulfilling assigned maintenance tasks and projects; may be assigned to any trade and reassigned as necessary.

Requirements

• Educational Level: High School Diploma or HSE required
• Certification/License Required: Valid Georgia driver's license
• Experience: 1 year experience in facility maintenance preferred
• Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities; walking, standing, kneeling, negotiating stairs and ladders, lift and transport 75 pounds over short distances
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication; electro-mechanical abilities

The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

Essential Duties

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Takes direction from the assigned trade person and accurately completes all assigned work in a timely manner.
• Promotes good relations and displays a positive image with customers, the public and peers.
• Provides periodic 24 hours a day, seven days a week on-call report.
• Completes and submits all paperwork for computerized maintenance database, as well as to meet all State and local requirements, in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintains the proper parts inventory on the district vehicle to meet the majority of assigned maintenance work requests. Returns any parts overages to inventory.
• Takes proper care and maintains vehicles, all tools, and equipment necessary to perform the responsibilities of the position as well as to ensure maximum usage.
• Plans, stages, and completes the cleaning, inspection, maintenance, and installation of all types of equipment assigned to the trade.
• Initiates and completes assigned projects in a timely and accurate manner.
• Reports immediately any issues that may have an impact to school or employee safety to the appropriate administrator.
• Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.

THIS POSITION IS IN THE MAINTENANCE WAREHOUSE