Maintenance Worker

Union Elementary School District; Tolleson (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Union Elementary School District is seeking a General Maintenance Worker to support the educational process by performing skilled and semi-skilled maintenance across district facilities, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and grounds care.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work with minimal supervision, lift heavy items, and respond to safety concerns after hours as needed.

Qualifications

• SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
• KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, read manuals, write documents, and follow instructions.
• ABILITY is required to schedule activities, gather data, and use job-related equipment.
• Flexibility to work with others, adapt to changing priorities, and operate equipment with various methods.

Responsibilities

• Arranges furniture and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparations special events.
• Assists maintenance workers with projects for the purpose of completing projects in a safe, efficient manner.
• Builds items for the purpose of modifying and/or adapting facilities to specific needs.
• Cleans gutters, culverts, bath basins and other drainage structures for the purpose of preventing damage and/or limiting liability exposure.
• Coordinates with assigned lead and/or supervisor and other trades for the purpose of completing projects and work orders efficiently.
• Installs system component parts and facility equipment for the purpose of providing a safe and workable environment.
• Maintains grounds and landscapes at District buildings for the purpose of providing safe areas for activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring efficient functioning.

Skills

Operating equipment

Power and hand tools

Safety practices

Hazardous materials handling

Project planning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Purpose

The job of General Maintenance Worker is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the educational

General Maintenance Worker

The job of General Maintenance Worker is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the educational process with specific responsibilities for providing skilled and semi-skilled maintenance services with specific responsibility for maintaining facilities in safe operating condition; addressing immediate operational and/or safety concerns; and ensuring that tools and materials are available at job site.

This job reports to Assigned Administrator

Essential Functions

Arranges furniture and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparations special events.

Assists maintenance workers with projects (e.g. transporting and/or securing materials, completing specific tasks, etc.) for the purpose of completing projects in a safe, efficient manner.

Builds items (e.g. counters, temporary partitions, etc.) for the purpose of modifying and/or adapting facilities to specific needs.

Cleans gutters, culverts, bath basins and other drainage structures for the purpose of preventing damage and/or limiting liability exposure.

Coordinates with assigned lead and/or supervisor and other trades for the purpose of completing projects and work orders efficiently.

Installs system component parts, classroom and office equipment and facility components (e.g. lighting, heating and ventilating systems, alarms, plumbing, security, mechanical systems, electrical panels, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and workable environment.

Maintains grounds, lawns and landscape at District buildings; including playgrounds and sports fields (e.g. fertilizes soil, courtyards, flower beds, chalk fields, paint stripping, weed control, mowing, seeding, watering, etc.) for the purpose of providing adequate, attractive and safe areas for assemblies, recreational activities and/or athletic events.

Participates in meetings, workshops, trainings, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering

Information Required To Perform Functions

Performs a variety of maintenance activities (e.g. carpentry, painting, glazing, plumbing, mechanical, masonry, basic electrical and wiring work, etc.) for the purpose of completing projects within established time frames.

Prepares written materials (e.g. repair status, activity logs, reports, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and/or conveying information.

Procures supplies and materials for district (e.g. soap, toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining availability of required items.

Repairs a variety of furniture and building system components for the purpose of ensuring a safe working condition.

Requests equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining inventory and ensuring availability of items required to complete the necessary installation and/or repair.

Responds to emergency situations during and after hours for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.

Takes care of vehicle, tools and equipment for the purpose of ensuring availability in safe operating condition.

Transports a variety of tools, equipment and supplies for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at job site.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge And Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating equipment used in skilled trades, power and hand tools, etc.; adhering to safety practices; handling hazardous materials; and planning and managing projects.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: standard methods, materials and tools used in assigned skilled trade; and safety practices and procedures.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather and/or collate data; and use job-related equipment.

Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; developing effective working relationships; displaying mechanical aptitude; and working under time constraints.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 10% sitting, 45% walking, and 45% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience

Job related experience is required.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Equivalency

Required Testing

Certificates and Licenses: Valid Driver's License & Evidence of Insurability

Continuing Educ. / Training: Clearances

Criminal Background Clearance/Fingerprint Clearance

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