What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance - Cumberland Gap High School position at CLAIBORNECOUNTYSCHOOLS?
A Tennessee public high school 12-month maintenance employee keeps school facilities safe, clean, and operational year-round by performing comprehensive indoor repairs, extensive outdoor groundskeeping, heavy lifting, and emergency inclement weather monitoring and repair.
Job Summary
The 12-Month High School Maintenance Worker performs semi-skilled and skilled tasks across school property. This position requires active adaptability to seasonal shifts, moving seamlessly between indoor climate-controlled repairs and outdoor field maintenance. The employee serves as a critical first responder for facility emergencies and severe weather disruptions to ensure an uninterrupted learning environment.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
Core Technical Skill Requirements
Plumbing Maintenance
- Fixture Repairs: Install, rebuild, and repair faucets, sinks, drinking fountains, and commercial flushometer valves (e.g., Sloan valves).
- System Clearing: Run commercial drain augers to clear main line clogs, backed-up toilets, and grease traps.
- Pipe Fitting: Measure, cut, thread iron pipes, and make sweat joints on copper piping for minor system modifications.
Electrical Support
- Circuit Troubleshooting: Test circuitry, breakers, and switches using multimeters and diagnostic tools safely.
- Component Replacement: Upgrade interior ballasts, replace outdated wall sockets, and swap out faulty light fixtures.
- Specialized Systems: Assist in the basic maintenance of field scoreboard electronics and exterior campus security lighting.
HVAC Operations
- Preventative Maintenance: Conduct seasonal changes of air filters, clean evaporator coils, and inspect fan belts.
- Basic Diagnosis: Monitor digital thermostats, check airflow consistency, and diagnose minor operational faults before escalating to certified contractors
Roofing & Building Envelope
- Leak Detection: Locate structural entry points for moisture following heavy Tennessee rainstorms or snow accumulation.
- Minor Patching: Apply commercial roofing tar, seal flashing around HVAC curb vents, and replace damaged roof tiles or shingles.
- Gutter Maintenance: Clear roof drains, scuppers, and downspouts to prevent ice damming and water pooling.
Commercial Power Washing
- Surface Restorations: Operate high-psi industrial pressure washers to remove gum, stains, and debris from concrete walkways, entryways, and bleachers.
- Sanitation: Power wash stadium facilities, dugout benches, and exterior cafeteria loading docks to maintain hygiene standards.
Indoor Maintenance
- Facility Repairs: Fix broken classroom furniture, repair doors, replace window panes, and patch drywall holes.
- Mechanical Support: Perform basic troubleshooting on HVAC systems, replace air filters, and clear minor plumbing clogs in restrooms.
- Electrical & Lighting: Replace burnt-out lightbulbs, upgrade ballast units, and secure loose electrical faceplates safely.
- Event Setup: Prepare gymnasiums, auditoriums, and cafeterias for assemblies, athletic events, and board meetings.
Outdoor Groundskeeping
- Turf Management: Mow, edge, and weed-eat expansive high school lawns, courtyards, and perimeter fencing lines.
- Athletic Fields: Line, paint, and groom baseball, softball, and football fields according to Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association TSSAA standards.
- Debris Removal: Clear trash, fallen branches, and leaves from walkways, parking lots, and drainage ditches.
- Equipment Operation: Safely operate commercial zero-turn mowers, tractors, leaf blowers, weed trimmers, and pressure washers.
Inclement Weather Monitoring & Emergency Response
- Site Inspections: Monitor campus grounds proactively during high-wind storms, heavy rainfall, or freezing temperatures.
- Winter Readiness: Treat walkways, bus loops, and entryways with salt or brine ahead of predicted winter weather events.
- Snow & Ice Removal: Shovel snow, operate snowblowers, and clear ice accumulation to ensure safe passage for school buses and pedestrians.
- After-Hours On-Call: Respond rapidly to facility alarms, burst pipes, fallen trees, or storm damage outside of normal school hours.
Physical Requirements
- Heavy Lifting: Ability to consistently lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing up to 50 to 75 pounds (such as salt bags, desks, and motors).
- Strenuous Movement: Frequent bending, kneeling, crawling, climbing ladders, and standing for consecutive hours.
- Environmental Tolerance: Ability to work comfortably in extreme heat during Tennessee summers and sub-freezing temperatures during winters.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Experience: Minimum of 1–2 years in commercial maintenance, construction, landscaping, or a related trade field.
- Licensure: Valid Tennessee Driver's License with a clean driving record to operate school-owned utility vehicles.