General Maintenance Worker

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• Must have a Valid Texas driver's license

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability 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:

• One year experience in general building maintenance or HVAC maintenance preferred.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Maintenance and Repair:

• 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;
• Inspect building exterior and interior, perform maintenance and minor repairs.
• Detect and report needed major repairs on building structures and their systems, including lockers, furniture, and equipment.
• Complete repairs as requested on work orders or by maintenance foreman.
• Assist with relocation of furnishings, such as desks, tables, chairs, file cabinets, etc.
• Move, install, assemble, and repair all school furniture and playground equipment as needed.
• Hang pictures, mirrors, blackboards, bulletin boards, projection screens, towel dispensers, soap dispensers, and other items as required.
• Install ceiling and flooring materials.
• Perform preventive schedule on all HVAC equipment in the district
• Keep records on preventive maintenance schedules
• Work with Adminstrators, Supervisors, and other support personnel
• Replace window units (as assigned)

Driving:

• Operate light truck to transport furniture and equipment throughout the district.

Safety:

• Operate equipment and use tools following established safety procedures.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
• Correct unsafe conditions in the area and report any conditions that are not correctable to the supervisor immediately.
• Maintain tools and equipment and perform preventive maintenance as required.

Other:

• Maintain good working communications with co-workers and other staff members.
• Maintain good attitude in difficult situations.
• Help maintain cohesiveness among employees.
• Perform duties in a timely and organized manner.
• Project a professional image through demeanor and dress.
• Comply with Maintenance/Transportation Department policies and procedures.
• Comply with policies and procedures as outlined in employee handbook and addendum.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Adhere to proper channels when communicating ideas, problems, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Equipment Used:

Light truck or van, power and hand tools, vacuum ( with hepa filter), pump up sprayer, chemical gents, water hoses, and grease guns.

Working Conditions. Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environment Factors:

Continual walking, standing, climbing, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, and heavy lifting and carrying. Work outside and around moving objects or vehicles. Exposure to extreme temperatures, chemicals (herbicides and fertilizer), and loud noises. Frequent districtwide travel.

Opportunities for extra income:

• Opportunity to obtain a Class B CDL with Air Brakes, Passenger and School Bus endorsements ( in house training)
• Work Special Events
• Overtime when available

Professionalism

Adheres to ethical and legal standards:

• Follows ethical standards of the S.B.E.C. State of Texas "Code of Ethics" and "Standard Practices for Texas Educators". (Entire copy in Employee Handbook)
• Complies with standard practices and ethical conduct toward students, colleagues, school officials, parents, and community members. Maintains the dignity of the professional; respect and obey the law, demonstrate personal integrity and exemplify honest.
• Exemplifies ethical relations with colleagues; extends just and equitable treatment to all members of the profession.
• Measures success by the progress of each student toward realization of his or her potential as an effective citizen.
• Cooperates with parents and others to improve the public schools of the community.
• Adheres to F.B.I.S.D. "Hornet Points of Pride" professional district standards. (Entire copy in Employee Handbook)
• Utilizes district procedures to resolve concerns.
• Maintains positive working relationships with others by:
• BEING TRUTHFUL… about our District and fellow Employees
• BEING RESPECTFUL… of fellow Employees
• SEEKING SOLUTIONS…for our District and fellow Employees
• BEING FAIR, EQUITABLE AND TOLERANT…of differences among individuals both in our actions for the District and toward our fellow Employees
• SUPPORTING OUR DISTRICT
• GROWING PROFESSIONALLY

Calendar Days: 260