MESKWAKI SETTLEMENT SCHOOL

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Maintenance

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performing routine maintenance around the building such as fixing structural damage, for example, window, door, or wall repair
• Repairing broken or leaking plumbing to avoid water damage and restore full use of water fixtures.
• Working on damaged electrical wiring when a shortage or severed wire occurs
• Maintaining the building's HVAC equipment to keep climate control in the facility functioning properly.
• Applying preventative measures to the building to reduce the risk of future problems, such as using a sealant on a flat roof.
• Fixing potential safety hazards to avoid injuries.
• Painting the building when old paint has become faded and/or chipped.
• Assist, prepare, and maintain sports turf and related facilities and equipment throughout the school grounds.
• Shovel, plow, and/or sand walks, driveways, parking areas, and steps, as appropriate.
• Inspect playground equipment and outdoor play areas as assigned.
• Carry out scheduled cleaning duties and preventive maintenance on all buildings and building equipment.
• Be available to assist in other areas and with other custodians as needed.
• Assist in maintaining standards of building and site cleanliness to provide a healthy, safe, and attractive physical environment.
• Maintain a sense of pride in the areas of responsibility that are presented to the public.
• Follow established safety procedures at all times.
• Understand that an occasional need will arise to work a split shift or a weekend activity.
• Substitute as custodian if necessary.
• Assist in the maintenance of school equipment and facilities to support the educational program.
• Knowledge and application of preventive maintenance procedures.
• Move equipment and supplies as needed for the proper operation and maintenance of the school.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent.
• Experience in construction/maintenance fields.

• Positive attitude.
• Good health.
• Good attendance work record.
• Possess a valid State of Iowa driver's and/or chauffeur's license.
• Reliable
• Self-starter, ability to work alone.
• Be able to lift 50 pounds in the daily performance of the position and an occasional 50-70 pounds.
• Ability to work from/off a ladder/scaffold to change light bulbs, clean light fixtures, paint, clean walls, make minor repairs, etc.
• Mechanical aptitude for equipment operation.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks/schedules successfully and in a timely manner.
• Ability to see what needs to be done and do it.
• Attend training as needed to maintain or receive certain maintenance licenses.

SUPERVISION: The position is supervised by the Facilities Manager.

DAYS AND HOURS:

• Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm. However, this time is subject to change depending on the season and duties assigned.
• Subject to working weekends to cover scheduled events within the Settlement School as assigned.
• May be called in on an emergency basis.

Applicants will be required to submit to a background check and to a pre-employment drug test.