What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Maintenance Worker position at Copperas Cove ISD?
JOB TITLE: General Maintenance Worker I HOUR STATUS: Nonexempt
REPORTS TO: Director of Maintenance PAY GRADE: Aux 2/260 Days
DEPT./SCHOOL: Maintenance DATE REVISED: 05/2026
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Perform skilled and versatile maintenance, repair, and installation work across district facilities and grounds. Ensure that school buildings, classrooms, and equipment remain safe, functional, and well-maintained by applying broad knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical systems, and mechanical repair.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification
Valid Texas driver’s license
Must meet CCISD driver guidelines to operate district vehicles
Special Knowledge/Skills
Skilled in safe operation of a wide variety of hand tools, power tools, and small equipment
Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, peers, and campus staff to coordinate projects and minimize disruptions to instruction
Knowledge of and commitment to safety procedures, hazard recognition, and regulatory compliance
Ability to organize, prioritize, and complete multiple tasks with minimal supervision
Experience
No experience
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Diagnosing and completing general repairs to furniture and equipment while ensuring compliance with district and safety standards.
Respond to work orders efficiently, performing skilled repairs and reporting conditions requiring specialized trades or major renovation.
Operate district vehicles, light trucks, and equipment to transport furniture, materials, and supplies between campuses.
Assist with general maintenance.
Assemble, install, and repair school furniture, playground structures, and building fixtures to maintain safe learning environments.
Assist with Installing, repairing, and replacing doors, windows, hardware, ceiling and flooring materials, and related assemblies.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment by properly using, storing, and caring for tools, equipment, and materials.
Document maintenance activities and communicate project status to supervisors in a timely manner.
EQUIPMENT USED:
Hand and power tools, drills, saws, grinders, welder (gas and arc), concrete mixer, light trucks, small engine repair equipment.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands: Ability to communicate clearly, follow technical instructions, and exercise sound judgment when prioritizing tasks.
Capacity to work independently on routine repairs and as part of a team on larger projects.
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Frequent walking, standing, climbing, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting (up to 50 lbs).
Exposure to varying temperatures, dust, fumes, and noise; work performed both indoors and outdoors
Work occasionally performed at heights and around moving vehicles or machinery
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.
Copperas Cove ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, or age in its programs, activities or employment practices. For inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies, contact: Executive Director of Human Resources, (254) 547-1227, 408 S. Main, Copperas Cove, TX 76522