Maintenance Worker

Pojoaque Valley School District; New Mexico; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Pojoaque Valley School District is seeking a Maintenance Worker to support the district’s buildings and grounds. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, repairs, and safety compliance while maintaining a clean, safe work environment within classrooms and common areas.

The role requires physical labor, teamwork with staff, and adherence to district policies. Candidates should have a HS diploma or GED and a NM driver’s license with experience in maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid New Mexico driver’s license for operating vehicles.
• Experience with gasoline and diesel powered equipment; 3 years maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Works cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors, and administrators.
• Follows district policies and administrative rules and regulations.
• Maintains a suitable personal appearance as it relates to position.
• Carries out assignments and instructions from supervisor in a competent and efficient manner.
• Performs maintenance repairs and projects for all buildings.
• Repairs and replaces water faucets, fixtures, dispensers, sink faucets, toilets as needed.
• Ensures that all plumbing is working properly.
• Hangs pictures, certificates, frames, etc. in buildings.
• Paint buildings as needed.
• Perform ice and snow removal duties from building and school entrances, sidewalks, and parking lots.
• Relocates furniture and equipment within buildings as well as to other school or administration buildings.
• Dispose of debris, broken furniture and equipment accordingly.
• Remove and replace drywall, texture, prepare and paint walls.
• Change classroom ceiling tiles that have water mark stains. Report any water leaks to Maintenance Supervisor.
• Operate maintenance equipment, materials, and supplies in a safe and effective manner.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Professionalism & confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED;
• A valid New Mexico driver’s license appropriate for operating vehicles.
• Experience with gasoline and diesel powered equipment
• 3 years maintenance experience

Knowledge of:

Operations, services and activities of a preventive maintenance program; Methods and techniques of maintaining and repairing floors, furniture, walls and fixtures; Operational characteristics of maintenance equipment and materials; Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies; Health and safety regulations.

Skills/Aptitudes:

Good organizational ability; good written and oral communication skills; ability to maintain high level of professionalism and confidentiality regarding students, staff, parents, and school matters.

Essential Job Responsibilities of Maintenance Worker:

• Works cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors, and administrators.
• Demonstrates ethical behavior.
• Follows district policies and administrative rules and regulations.
• Follows District Code of Conduct policies.
• Maintains a suitable personal appearance as it relates to position.
• Knows what to do to successfully complete assigned work.
• Carries out assignments and instructions from supervisor in a competent and efficient manner.
• Performs assignments in such a manner so as not to interrupt the classroom learning environment.
• Works in a safe manner with personal safety and the safety of others as the number one priority; follow safety rules and procedures established for work area.
• Communicates with supervisor and co-workers.
• Plans and executes work efficiently within the “work order” system.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Maintains a clean and safe shop environment; clean and maintain project work area upon completion of work.
• Maintains and care for school buildings and grounds.
• Performs maintenance repairs and projects for all buildings.
• Repairs of some components by welding.
• Repairs and replaces water faucets, fixtures, dispensers, sink faucets, toilets as needed.
• Ensures that all plumbing is working properly.
• Ensures bathroom stalls are operational and all stall doors are working properly. Replace screws as needed.
• Refinishes countertops and tables as needed.
• Hangs pictures, certificates, frames, etc. in buildings.
• Repairs broken tile in buildings, especially in entrance areas and high traffic areas.
• Repairs cracks and uneven surfaces in sidewalks and walkways.
• Changes light bulbs for outdoor lighting, gym and indoor lights above 12 feet.
• Manual physical labor, lifting, and moving materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Maintains equipment, tools and shop area in operable, safe, and organized status.
• Accounts for supplies, materials and equipment as required.
• Completes records and reports as required in a timely manner.
• Conducts monthly fire extinguisher checks. Ensure emergency exit signs work properly.
• Relocates furniture and equipment within buildings as well as to other school or administration buildings.
• Dispose of debris, broken furniture and equipment accordingly.
• Remove and replace drywall, texture, prepare and paint walls.
• Replace locks and door knob hardware. Give keys to Maintenance Supervisor for copying and updating of key log in order to account for all keys.
• Change classroom ceiling tiles that have water mark stains. Report any water leaks to Maintenance Supervisor.
• Paint buildings as needed.
• Perform ice and snow removal duties from building and school entrances, sidewalks, and parking lots.
• Report major maintenance problems to Buildings & Grounds Director, Principal/Administrator.
• Operate maintenance equipment, materials, and supplies in a safe and effective manner.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.