General Maintenance/Groundsman/Painter/HVAC 018-016-M

General Maintenance/Groundsman/Painter/HVAC JobID: 60108 Position Type: Custodial/Maintenance/Maintenance Date Posted: 3/25/2026 Location: Maint. Dept. Date Available: 2025/2026 Closing Date: 03/31/2026 County: Mason County Schools

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MASON COUNTY SCHOOLS Job Description

POSITION: General Maintenance IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director of Maintenance EMPLOYMENT TERM: 261 days annually, pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8; extended employment terms may be established by MCBOE SALARY: Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8a, in accordance with Mason County Salary Scale, Pay Grade C commensurate with experience and education level EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated annually by the building principal/immediate supervisor and in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5314

JOB SUMMARY: "General maintenance" means personnel employed as helpers to skilled maintenance employees and to perform minor repairs to equipment and buildings of a county school system. WV §18A-4-8

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Additional duties may be assigned.

• Clears brush, cuts grass, digs ditches, and performs other minor grounds maintenance duties
• Responsible for shoveling snow.
• Loads and unloads trucks, moves or hauls such items as supplies, office furniture, and building materials
• Arrange furniture, chairs, tables, and providing preparations/adequate support for special events.
• Assists in building repair, working with a plumber, electrician, carpenter, etc.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks of heating and cooling systems, such as changing filters and checking seals and duct work
• Assist in the coordination of the building maintenance program
• Assemble furniture and equipment for the purpose of providing items in working conditions
• Inspects facilities, systems, and their components for the purpose of identifying necessary repairs
• Installs various items (such as whiteboards, serving lines, railings, fences, etc.) for the purpose of completing projects safely and within established timeframes
• Maintains tools and/ or equipment for the purpose of ensuring availability of equipment in safe operating condition
• Complete daily work orders in a timely and accurate manner.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns
• Performs related word as required
• Other duties as assigned by Director of Maintenance

QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or equivalent, pursuant to WV Code §18A-2-5; Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c; Meet the definition of "Qualifications" in WV Code §18A-4-8b; demonstrated competency, pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8e (state-approved competency test) as required. Valid drivers license required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Demonstrate adherence to schedules; being punctual.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adjusting to change.
• Demonstrate courtesy and tactfulness in interpersonal relations.
• Demonstrate dependability.
• Demonstrate understanding and implementing responsibilities.
• Demonstrate ability to use good judgment and make good decisions.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, staff, and general public.
• Ability to perform duties in full compliance with state and county requirements.
• Ability to write reports and complete work consistent with the duties.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure consistent with the duties of this position.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations consistent with this position.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists in dealing with this position.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form consistent with this position.
• Ability to accurately perform assigned tasks.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is sometimes required to lift and carry heavy objects up to 50 pounds. On The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee will frequently bend, or twist, at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to work in all weather conditions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works outdoors or indoors as needed. The employee will work near or with moving mechanical equipment while performing the duties of this job. The employee will work around hazardous materials such as gasoline, diesel, etc. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud, due to the use of power tools.

The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee. Updated 03/15/2022

MASON COUNTY SCHOOLS Job Description

POSITION: Groundsman IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director of Maintenance EMPLOYMENT TERM: Minimum 200 days annually, pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8; extended employment terms may be established by MCBOE SALARY: Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8a, in accordance with Mason County Salary Scale, Pay Grade B commensurate with experience and education level EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated annually by the building principal/immediate supervisor and in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5314

JOB SUMMARY: "Groundsman" means personnel employed to perform duties that relate to the appearance, repair and general care of school grounds in a county school system. Additional assignments may include the operation of a small heating plant and routine cleaning duties. WV §18A-4-8

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Clears brush, cuts grass, digs ditches, and performs other minor grounds maintenance duties
• Responsible for shoveling snow.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks of heating and cooling systems, such as changing filters and checking seals and duct work
• Assist in the coordination of the building maintenance program
• Maintains tools and/ or equipment for the purpose of ensuring availability of equipment in safe operating condition
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns
• Performs related work as required
• Other duties as assigned by Director of Maintenance

QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or equivalent, pursuant to WV Code §18A-2-5; Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c; Meet the definition of "Qualifications" in WV Code §18A-4-8b; demonstrated competency, pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8e (state-approved competency test) as required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Demonstrate adherence to schedules; being punctual.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adjusting to change.
• Demonstrate courtesy and tactfulness in interpersonal relations.
• Demonstrate dependability.
• Demonstrate understanding and implementing responsibilities.
• Demonstrate ability to use good judgment and make good decisions.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, staff, and general public.
• Ability to perform duties in full compliance with state and county requirements.
• Ability to write reports and complete work consistent with the duties.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure consistent with the duties of this position.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations consistent with this position.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists in dealing with this position.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form consistent with this position.
• Ability to accurately perform assigned tasks.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is sometimes required to lift heavy objects. On The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee will frequently bend, or twist, at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works outdoors or indoors as needed. The employee will work near or with moving mechanical equipment while performing the duties of this job. The employee will work around hazardous materials such as gasoline, diesel, etc. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud, due to the use of power tools.

The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

MASON COUNTY SCHOOLS Job Description

POSITION: Painter IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director of Maintenance EMPLOYMENT: 261 days annually, pursuant to WV Code TERM: §18A-4-8; SALARY: Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8a, in accordance with Mason County Salary Scale, commensurate with experience and education level. EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated annually immediate supervisor and in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5314.

JOB SUMMARY: The Painter performs all general duties associated with the painting profession including prepping, sanding, cleaning, spraying, and applying coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel, or lacquer to finish, decorate, and protect the surfaces of buildings, other structures, fixtures, equipment, machinery, and furnishings.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: (NOTE: The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Maintains a pattern of prompt and regular attendance
• Follows good safety practices
• Prepares areas for painting, including cleaning, scraping, sanding, covering (to protect from drips and over-spray), and moving furniture and equipment
• Prepares a variety of surfaces by pressure washing, wet blasting, or sand blasting
• Seals and waterproofs as appropriate before and/or after painting
• Performs highly skilled finishing work involving delicate color matching, hand mixing, and spray finishing
• Assesses, designs, and lays out striping for parking lots, tracks, gym floors, outdoor courts, and shop equipment
• Performs emergency/vandalism repairs
• Operates and uses a variety of equipment, including but not limited to, bucket truck, hi-lift platforms, scissor lift platforms, ladders, pressure washer, airless sprayer, spray equipment, paint mixing machine, sandblasting machine, scaffolding, line machine, sander, scraper, blower
• Complies with applicable codes and safety regulations and procedures
• Maintains a safe work area while on worksite and works so as not to disrupt or interfere with the educational process

QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or equivalent, pursuant to WV Code §18A-2-5; Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c; Meet the definition of "Qualifications" in WV Code §18A-4-8b; demonstrated competency, pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8e (state-approved competency test) as required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. "Painter" means a person employed to perform duties painting, finishing and decorating wood, metal and concrete surfaces of buildings, other structures, equipment, machinery and furnishings of a county school system.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stoop, reach, stand, walk, lift, pull, push, grasp, talk, hear, see and use repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally exert force of up to 100 pounds, frequently lift and/or move at least 50 pounds of materials, children, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff members.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud (60 -90 dB).

The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the superintendent or his/her designee.

HVAC I/II MASON COUNTY SCHOOLS Job Description

POSITION: Heating and Air Conditioning I/II IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director of Maintenance EMPLOYMENT: 261 days annually SALARY: Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8a and §18-9E-5, in accordance with Mason County Salary Scale, commensurate with experience and education level EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated annually by the maintenance director and in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5314

JOB SUMMARY: This position helps to maintain all aspects of the heating and ventilation and refrigeration systems in the countys physical facilities in a condition of operating excellence so that full educational use of facilities may be made at all times. This position is also responsible to insure compliance with Federal and State air quality regulations, School Building Authority rules, and Health Department requirements.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Additional duties may be assigned.

• Operates and maintains the county temperature control system.
• Diagnoses and corrects temperature control problems in pneumatic and electronic control systems.
• Troubleshoots and repairs various refrigeration equipment and systems.
• Completes preventive maintenance on heating and cooling equipment.
• Construct a flare construction and swage joint.
• Set up and operate an oxyacetylene torch.
• Differentiate between soldering applications.
• Perform the following soldering applications: silver, soft, and brazing.
• Locate and identify high and low side components of a refrigerator system.
• Check for moisture in systems.
• Install a filter dryer with flare and sweat fittings.
• Install a liquid indicator in a liquid line.
• Place service valves in front seat, gauge, and back seat positions.
• Analyze temperature-pressure operations.
• Evacuate a refrigeration system.
• Pressurize a system with dry nitrogen and refrigerant and locate and repair leaks.
• Charge a system on both the high and low side.
• Check compression operation.
• Remove and replace a compressor and compressor parts in a refrigeration system.
• Replace a capillary tube and refrigerator relay.
• Diagnose and repair electrical circuits.
• Remove and replace temperature controls.
• Check, remove, and replace a defrost timer, defrost termination thermostat, and defrost and mullion heater.
• Locate and repair an evaporator leak.
• Adjust the superheat.
• Install a pump down control system.
• Adjust the high-and low- pressure controls of a commercial system.
• Braze joints in repair of refrigeration tubing.
• Repair and replace refrigeration tubing.
• Repair and replace a solenoid valve.
• Sketch and construct series and parallel circuits and calculate circuit valves.
• Measure the start-run-common windings of a single-phase compressor.
• Determine the microfarad rating of capacitors.
• Use electrical test equipment to check voltage and amps and measure wattage.
• Troubleshoot electrical circuits, a magnetic starter, and coil.
• Apply codes given in the National electric Coe (NEC) book.
• Adjust heat anticipator on thermostat.
• Install a single-stage and two-stage heating and cooling thermostat.
• Wire a control relay, a control fan relay and a single/three-phase motor.
• Wire a time-delay, sequencing relay, and a contractor and/or magnetic starter.
• Adjust and/or replace high- and low-pressure controls.
• Check a solid-state compressor motor protector and the starting components of a CSR motor.
• Wire a permanent split-capacitor run compressor motor.
• Check transformers.
• Adjust v-belt tension.
• Remove and/or replace fan blades, a fan motor and blower wheels.
• Analyze a gas furnace wiring diagram, a condensing unit wiring diagram, and a domestic refrigerator wiring diagram.
• Draw a low voltage wiring diagram for a furnace/air condition unit.
• Sketch a schematic wiring diagram of a low-voltage control system.
• Install, wire, and clean a window air conditioner.
• Check the selector switch for proper operation.
• Locate and repair a refrigerant leak on a window air conditioner.
• Determine the temperature drop across the evaporator and temperature rise across the condenser for a residential and commercial system.
• Test operating pressure for residential and commercial system.
• Service/install an evaporative blower.
• Repair an evaporator.
• Wire a residential and commercial system with high voltage.
• Check and service a water-cooled condenser.
• Balance an evaporator for adequate air flow.
• Determine temperature rise across a gas furnace.
• Measure and adjust incoming gas pressure to a furnace.
• Remove and replace a fan-limit control, a gas valve, a transformer, and room thermostats.
• Remove, inspect, and replace a blower and motor.
• Install and service a high efficiency gas furnace.
• Adjust burners.
• Check a heater exchanger for cracks.
• Install belts.
• Determine air flow and temperature rise across an electric furnace.
• Determine voltage and watts to heating element.
• Inspect sequencing, relays, and safety devices.
• Install and charge a heat pump and check heat pump controls.
• Install and/or service supplementary heat strips.
• Replace and adjust limit switches.
• Check systems for leaks and repairs.
• Remove restrictions and adjust pressure of automatic valve expansion.
• Determine temperature rise and drop across coils.
• Determine operating pressure.
• Inspect a reversing valve and replace automatic expansion valves.
• Remove and replace common defrost controls.
• Remove, replace, and adjust outdoor thermostats.
• Inspect circulating pumps.
• Test low-water switches.
• Maintain regular attendance.

QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or equivalent, pursuant to WV Code §18A-2-5; Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c; Meet the definition of "Qualifications" in WV Code §18A-4-8b; demonstrated competency, pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8e (state-approved competency test) as required, HVAC license.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. "Heating and Air Conditioning" means a person employed at the journeyman level to install, repair and maintain heating and air conditioning plants and related electrical equipment. (Pursuant to WV Code § 18A-4-8)

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrated training in related performance responsibilities through completion of a HVAC training program through an accredited institution
• Must hold HVAC- Universal License Certification for refrigerant
• Demonstrates heating/ventilation and air condition recovery system protocol
• Possess and maintain a valid West Virginia drivers license
• Ability to write reports and complete work orders consistent with the duties of this position
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, staff and general public
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference consistent with the duties of this position
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations consistent with the duties of this position
• Ability to interface effectively with other departments, school personnel, administrators, maintenance staff and business contractors and contacts outside the county
• Skills in refrigeration installation, maintenance and repair at journeyman level
• Knowledge of refrigeration tasks and test equipment
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists consistent with the duties of this position
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While perform the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stoop, reach, stand, walk, lift, pull, push, grasp, climb, talk, hear, see and use intricate repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 75 pounds of materials, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and staff.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment includes indoor as well as outdoor settings and can range in temperature from below freezing to 90°F. The work surface can include unfinished crawl spaces and attics as well as roof tops, walkin freezers, and concrete floors or pads. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud (60-90 dB).

The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional d