HICKORY CITY SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: CARPENTER/GENERAL MAINTENANCE
FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB
Under direct supervision, responsible for on-site maintenance repairs and assisting qualified personnel when major repairs are needed. Reports to the Director of Operations and Maintenance.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Performs carpentry and painting work, including but not limited to:
Performs minor repairs on plumbing, mechanical and electrical equipment.
Assists maintenance personnel when major repairs are needed.
Loads and unloads material, equipment, parts and supplies, including furnishings and fixtures.
Request, maintain and is responsible for the inventory and accountability of material, tools, repair parts and equipment assigned and/or issued for use.
Collects and disposes of trash and non-hazardous waste as required.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Properly prepares the work area, conducts maintenance and repair tasks safely and efficiently, and cleans / restores the work area after repair or installation is complete. Coordinates all actions with school administration, faculty and staff affected in order to preserve safety and minimize disruption to teaching and learning.
Erects, moves, and works from scaffolding and ladders; attends to the need for safety precautions.
Performs simple elements of many trade fields.
Ability through training to acquire general knowledge of all department operating procedures to include but not limited to the facilities management work order system.
Responsible for ensuring assigned automotive equipment is operated and maintained as outlined in applicable district's procedures.
Performs other related maintenance functions as directed by the Director of Operations and Maintenance.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Graduation from high school and experience in maintenance-related area preferred, or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the job functions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate power tools and mechanical equipment. Must be able to exert up to 80 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently. Must be able to perform all related tasks including lifting and climbing as needed to perform the job functions. Physical demand requirements are for medium to heavy work.
Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information.
Language Ability: Requires the ability to read simple forms. Requires the ability to prepare time sheets.
Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to add, subtract, divide and multiply.
Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.
Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using tools.
Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as maintenance equipment. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
Color Discrimination: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors or shades of color.
Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under minimal levels of stress.
Physical Communications: Requires the ability to talk and hear.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of safety rules and regulations, fire safety rules and regulations, and bomb threat and disaster procedures.
Skill in the use and care of equipment and tools used in performing work assignments.
Ability to follow simple instructions.
Ability and physical strength sufficient to move objects.
DISCLAIMER
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.
HCS Salary Scale - NC08