Job Title:           General Maintenance Worker

Department:      Operations and Maintenance

Pay Grade:         Unified Salary Scale U100

Work Calendar:  12 month

FLSA Status:      Non-Exempt

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under the supervision of the Lead General Maintenance Worker, a General Maintenance Worker performs routine skilled and semi-skilled work in assisting in the repair and maintenance of buildings, grounds and equipment.

MAIN JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintenance of grounds

• Perform minor maintenance and installations independently.
• Maintain landscaped areas using best ground practices
• Maintain sports field turf to include planting, cutting and fertilizing
• Plant and prune ornamental plants to achieve healthy and attractive landscapes
• Maintain and repair grounds tools and equipment.
• Perform basic grounds maintenance work including mowing, trimming and snow removal.
• Keep all school grounds free of litter and debris.
• Attend all general and in service meetings.
• Respond to maintenance emergencies during off duty hours as required.

Maintenance of buildings

• Set up chairs/tables, etc. for special events held at the school.
• Respond to maintenance emergencies during off duty hours as required.
• Move furniture or equipment as required.
• Unlock and secure building and facilities to include arming/disarming the alarm system as required.

Support and demonstrate core values of Operations and Maintenance

• Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to position.
• Respond promptly and thoroughly to written and oral requests for information.
• Maintain a clean, neat appearance, appropriate to position.
• Maintain a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.
• Serve as an optimal role model for students, colleagues, and the general public.
• Work in close harmony with colleagues, supervisors, and co-workers.
• Comply with all District and School policies and regulations, including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality.
• Perform other related duties as required/assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma, G.E.D., or any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduating from high school
• Previous experience in the maintenance of buildings, grounds, and related equipment preferred
• Must be eligible to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License, if needed

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge
  • Knowledge of materials, equipment, tools, and techniques of grounds maintenance.
  • Knowledge of turf and ornamental landscaping.
  • Knowledge of Storm Water Management practices
  • Knowledge regarding safety regulations, such as OSHA and Hazard Communication.
  • Knowledge regarding the appropriate operation of the alarm system.
• Skills
  • Operate and maintain grounds keeping equipment
• Abilities
  • Able to work during inclement weather
  • Work cooperatively in a team environment to meet goals
  • Organize and perform work independently
  • Work on multiple projects while meeting all deadlines
  • Show sustained effort and enthusiasm in quality and quantity of work

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work environment is inside and outside, with moderate to loud noise, temperatures that are subject to extreme heat and/or cold, and frequent exposure to chemicals or other negative air quality elements.
• The work is can be heavy work, requiring exertion of up to 50 pounds of force to move or lift objects.
• The following physical and mental abilities are representative of those expected to complete the essential functions of the job:
  • Standing for prolonged periods
  • Sitting for prolonged periods
  • Operation of motor vehicles or heavy equipment
  • Repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, or fingers
  • Repetitive motions with force on the back or lower body
  • Ability to feel, grasp, or hold objects by hand
  • Discernment of colors visually
  • Discernment of letters or numbers
  • Discernment of objects under low light or distant conditions
  • Understanding and communicating in spoken language
  • Understanding and communicating in written language
  • Perception of sounds
  • Making decisions using logic and rational thinking

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations shall be made, as required by law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this job description.