Maintenance Worker

Taconic Hills Central School District; Craryville (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Ongoing Professional Development

NYS Retirement Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Longevity Benefit

Quarterly Sick Bonus

Job summary

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of training or experience in mechanical or construction trades (or janitorial work). A fingerprint clearance and a $102.50 fee to NYSED are required before employment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED with training/experience in one or more mechanical or construction trades.
• One year of training/experience in mechanical/construction trades or janitorial-type services.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Performs semi-skilled work in carpentry, electrical, painting, masonry, plumbing and landscaping.
• Repairs windows, doors, floors, walls and other parts of a building.
• Performs preventative maintenance on boilers, pumps, motors, heaters, pipe lines, valves and fans.
• Performs grounds-keeping tasks including snow removal.
• Assists in installation and maintenance of electrical fixtures and equipment.
• Keeps records and reports of buildings maintenance and repair activities.

Skills

Carpentry

Electrical

Painting

Masonry

Plumbing

Grounds-keeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We are looking for a hard-working maintenance worker to join our team. The work of this position involves the responsibility for performing rough or semi-skilled mechanical tasks in connection with the maintenance and repair of buildings, equipment and grounds of school buildings. General instructions are given regarding routine jobs or new or unusual assignments. The work is performed under general supervision with spot checks, and inspection upon completion. Candidate is expected to perform related duties, as required. This position reports to the Director of Facilities II.

Typical Work Activities (Illustrative Only):

• Performs semi-skilled work in carpentry, electrical, painting, masonry, plumbing and landscaping;
• Repairs windows, doors, floors, walls and other parts of a building;
• Performs preventative maintenance on boilers, pumps, motors, heaters, pipe lines, valves and fans;
• Performs a variety of grounds-keeping activities including snow removal;
• Assists in the installation and maintenance of a wide variety of electrical fixtures and equipment;
• Makes preparations for painting and refinishing of wood, metal and other surfaces;
• Works on plumbing equipment and systems;
• Keeps records and makes reports of buildings maintenance and all repair activities.

Full Performance, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Personal Characteristics:

• Working knowledge of practices, tools and materials used in the maintenance and repair of buildings;
• equipment and all the safety precautions of doing such work;
• ability to follow verbal and written instructions;
• good hand and eye coordination; manual dexterity;
• mechanical aptitude and good judgment;
• physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and one (1) year of training and experience in one or more of the mechanical or construction trades or continuous experience in janitorial type services.

Other Information:

• 8hrs/day, 12mo/yr

Additional Benefits:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Ongoing Professional Development Opportunities
• NYS Retirement Benefits
• Insurance Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision
• Longevity Benefit
• Quarterly Sick Bonus

Note: All employees hired must have electronic fingerprint clearance through the NYS Education Department prior to employment. A required fee of $102.50 must be paid by debit or credit card to the New York State Education Department.