PRIMARY PURPOSE

Perform general maintenance and repair of building structures and their mechanical, electrical, and sanitary systems throughout district. Assist with maintenance of grounds.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification(s)/License(s):

• Clear and valid Kansas driver’s license
• High School Diploma/GED

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Knowledge of basic construction and routine maintenance and repair procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbally)
• Ability to operate hand and power tools
• Ability to work independently

Experience: 

• 2-3 years’ experience in general building maintenance preferred

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assist skilled workers with repair and maintenance of district facilities, including repairing woodwork; replacing electrical switches, fixtures, and motors; painting, repairing, and replacing plumbing fixtures and drainage systems; and replacing broken glass.
2. Inspect building exterior and interior, playground equipment, and grounds; perform maintenance and minor repairs.
3. Detect and report needed major repairs on building structures and their systems, including lockers, furniture, and equipment.
4. Complete repairs as directed on work orders or by maintenance foreman.
5. Assist with mowing and detailing of district grounds.
6. Move, install, assemble, and repair all school furniture and playground equipment as needed.
7. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing. Operate equipment and use tools according to established safety procedures.
8. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
9. Maintain tools and equipment and perform preventive maintenance as required.
10. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
11. Comply with all district policies, rules, and regulations.
12. Other duties as assigned.

Mental Demands/Physical Requirement/Environmental Conditions:

1. Requires the ability to frequently use small hand tools, power tools, and measuring tools; operate a light truck or van.
2. Requires the ability to maintain emotional control while under stress and in stressful situations.
3. Requires the ability to frequently stand, walk, climb stairs/ladders/scaffolding, regularly grasp/squeeze, wrist flexion/extension, and reach overhead
4. Requires the ability to lift and carry items 45 lbs. and over daily.
5. Requires the ability to work on slippery or uneven walking surfaces, on and around vehicles.
6. Requires the ability to work with frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, noise, vibration; exposure to chemical and electrical hazards; work around machinery with moving parts.
7. Requires the ability to work and concentrate in noisy and crowded environments.
8. Requires the ability to drive and travel frequently districtwide and occasionally statewide.
9. Requires timeliness and regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.

This position is 12 months and includes full benefits.  

Equal Opportunity Employer

USD503 does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, or handicap in the employment or hiring practices, procedures, training, assignment, promotion, transfer  or discipline of personnel. The Board and all employees shall comply with Title VI and Title VII of the U.S.  Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, The Personal Responsibility Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act o 1996, and the Food Stamp Act of 1977 as amended.