Maintenance (NHS)

Newton Public Schools USD 373; Newton (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Newton Public Schools USD 373 is seeking a Maintenance General for Newton High School and the annex. The role covers a broad range of trades to keep facilities in optimal condition and safe for staff and students.

You will be responsible for inspecting, repairing, and maintaining electrical, plumbing, HVAC, pool and related systems, and for coordinating preventive maintenance programs. A Kansas driver’s license is required and the position is 12 months.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge and experience in electrical wiring, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC maintenance, welding, concrete work, swimming pool maintenance and other related skills.
• Demonstrated aptitude or competence for all assigned responsibilities.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board of education may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Valid Kansas driver's license

Responsibilities

• Inspects, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and installs building systems and equipment, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, pool, communication, kitchen, and related mechanical systems to ensure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted facility operations.
• Develops and implements preventive maintenance programs; conducts routine inspections; monitors system performance; and prioritizes, coordinates, and completes maintenance and repair projects.
• Orders repair parts, materials, and equipment; manages maintenance resources; and makes recommendations regarding equipment replacement, capital improvements, and facility upgrades.
• Coordinates seasonal and summer maintenance schedules to ensure preventive maintenance and major repair projects are completed during non-use periods.
• Performs and oversees maintenance work on district facilities, including building interiors and exteriors, roofs, grounds, tunnels, and other facility infrastructure under varying weather conditions.
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn and apply new maintenance techniques, technologies, and all aspects of school facilities operations, including pool maintenance and upkeep.
• Assists with custodial duties as needed, serves as a substitute custodian when assigned, and moves equipment, materials, and supplies within and between district facilities.
• Remains available for overtime, evenings, weekends, and emergency call-outs to address operational needs and equipment failures.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or Building Administrator.

Skills

Electrical wiring

Plumbing

Carpentry

HVAC maintenance

Welding

Concrete work

Pool maintenance

Driver's license

Job description

TITLE: Maintenance General Newton High School

REPORTS TO: Director of Maintenance

JOB GOAL: To maintain the high school and annex buildings in the highest state of material readiness to prevent major breakdowns so as to ensure the health and safety of staff and students

Qualifications

• Working knowledge and experience in the following areas: electrical wiring, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC maintenance, welding, concrete work, swimming pool maintenance and other related skills.
• Demonstrated aptitude or competence for all assigned responsibilities.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board of education may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Valid Kansas driver's license

Performance Responsibilities

• Inspects, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and installs building systems and equipment, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, pool, communication, kitchen, and related mechanical systems to ensure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted facility operations.
• Develops and implements preventive maintenance programs; conducts routine inspections; monitors system performance; and prioritizes, coordinates, and completes maintenance and repair projects.
• Orders repair parts, materials, and equipment; manages maintenance resources; and makes recommendations regarding equipment replacement, capital improvements, and facility upgrades.
• Coordinates seasonal and summer maintenance schedules to ensure preventive maintenance and major repair projects are completed during non-use periods.
• Performs and oversees maintenance work on district facilities, including building interiors and exteriors, roofs, grounds, tunnels, and other facility infrastructure under varying weather conditions.
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn and apply new maintenance techniques, technologies, and all aspects of school facilities operations, including pool maintenance and upkeep.
• Assists with custodial duties as needed, serves as a substitute custodian when assigned, and moves equipment, materials, and supplies within and between district facilities.
• Remains available for overtime, evenings, weekends, and emergency call-outs to address operational needs and equipment failures.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or Building Administrator.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 month position. Wage to be established by the board of education.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the board's policy on evaluation of support services personnel.

Essential Functions Of The Job

• Ability to work inside and outside of buildings in all types of weather
• Ability to work under and on top of buildings, ground level and heights
• Ability to perform all types of maintenance on facilities and equipment
• Ability to perform systems installation

Physical Requirements Of The Job

• Job Title 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
• Maintenance-Shop X X X X

Explanation

• Very rarely requires physical exertion beyond walking.
• Very rarely requires physical exertion beyond walking or climbing stairs.
• Requires prolonged (over 50% of time) standing and walking.
• Requires prolonged (over 75% of time) standing and walking.
• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, push heavy* objects or materials.
• Frequently (over 20% of time) requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, or push heavy* objects or materials.
• Frequently (over 33% of time) requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, or push heavy* objects or materials.
• Over 50% of the time requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, or push heavy* objects or materials.
• In addition to items 5, 6, 7, & 8, occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry or push heavy objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds.
• Driving skills and physical ability required to drive vehicle.
• Special physical, agility and reaction time tests required.
• Ability to perform first aid and CPR.
• "Heavy" means not over 50 pounds.