SUMMARY
Performs a variety of maintenance and repair work relating to one of the following trades: carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC and environmental.
WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR US: can include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Remove the ice and snow from the steps, entries and sidewalks;
• Keep grounds free of debris;
• Trim all hedges, shrubs and trees;
• Cut and trim grass, keeping entries, walks, and driveways free of grass clippings;
• Cultivate and weed shrubbery beds, including the interior courtyards;
• Remove the weeds growing through fences and around hard surfaced areas, including the track;
• Sweep and clean courtyards, parking areas, walkways, steps, etc.;
• Remove materials such as branches, leaves, weeds and garbage from perimeter;
• Secure buildings/storage sheds;
• Maintain and layout athletic fields, track and all outdoor playing surfaces;
• Work with a variety of materials and hardware;
• Maintain tools and equipment in working order;
• Lift and move heavy items;
• Work with ladders, scaffolds, roofs and other areas at various heights;
• Make minor repairs to lawnmowers, weedeaters, etc.;
• Dig ditches with hand and mechanical tools;
• Paint and patch after properly preparing surfaces;
• Layout and paint parking lanes, curbs and fences;
• Patch and seal drives, play areas and fences;
• Remove snow with and without tractors; and
• Assists Class ‘A’ tradesmen in completion of task efficiently and professionally.
- Adheres to all safety rules for handling and disposing of cleaning agents; including universal precautions and proper use of personal protection equipment. Individual is required to be familiar and follow guidelines for the use of safety equipment when operating power equipment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands or arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception.
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 function. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
Division: AFSCME
Location: All District Buildings
Shift: 8hrs/day 12 months
Reports to: Facilities Supervisor in conjunction with Principal
QUALIFICATIONS
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. Possess qualification of general maintenance employees. Prefer a trade or technical school certificate. Prefer journeyman’s experience in related field. Demonstrate skills and knowledge of current trade laws through satisfactory completion of trade test and current law conducted by a pre-selected testing method.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, blueprints, or schedule form.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must have a valid driver's license
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here 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 regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to climb ladders (up to 35 ft.), scaffolding (up to 50 ft.), and the operation of hydraulic/electric lifts (up to 50 ft.); The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance 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 frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
SENSORY ABILITIES
Visual Acuity
Auditory Acuity
TEMPERAMENT
Must possess excellent interpersonal skills
Must be cooperative, congenial, and service-oriented
Must be able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions
The Chichester School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate in its educational programs, activities or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, ancestry, disability or other legally protected classification. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; and The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Inquiries may be directed to Human Resources at 610-485-6881.