GENERAL MAINTENANCE

JOB GOAL: The General Maintenance Person is responsible for providing maintenance services as needed and/or assigned; assisting in a wide variety of maintenance activities; addressing immediate operational and/or safety concerns; assisting skilled trades; and ensuring that tools, materials and vehicles are maintained in good working order and are available at job site when needed.

Position Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (preferred)
• Minimum 1 year of experience in building and mechanical equipment maintenance and repair (preferred)
• Maintenance Service Certificate in one or more skill areas, including Electrician, HVAC/R Plumbing and Carpenter
  
  

services (preferred)

Duties And Responsibilities

• Understands and supports the mission, vision and values of Harmony Public Schools.
• Complies with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations
• Adheres to the district’s safety policies and procedures
• Maintains confidentiality in the conduct of district business
• Assists skilled workers with repair and maintenance of district facilities
• Performs maintenance service or repairs in one or more skill areas, including minor plumbing, carpentry, painting and
  
  

plastering, machine servicing, electrical repairs or installations, or vehicle servicing.

• Performs tasks such as but not limited to changing light bulbs, installing paper dispenser units, changing filters, changing
  
  

locks on doors, minor decorative maintenance and other tasks not requiring a licensed skilled trades person or journeyman

• Assists skilled workers with facilities repair and maintenance, including repairing woodwork; replacing electrical switches,
  
  

fixtures, and motors; painting, repairing, and replacing plumbing fixtures and drainage systems; and replacing broken

glass

• Hangs pictures, mirrors, blackboards, bulletin boards, projection screens, towel dispensers, soap dispensers, and other
  
  

items as required per ADA standards

• Performs outside custodial duties such as removal of leaves, dirt, clean up trash, recycling of broken branches of trees,
  
  

removal of snow as needed

• Applies all applicable OSHA and related local safety requirements to all assigned work
• Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
• Operates equipment and uses tools following established safety procedures
• Corrects unsafe conditions in the area and reports any conditions that are not correctable to the supervisor immediately
• Inspects building exterior, playground equipment, and grounds; performs maintenance and minor repairs
• Detects and reports needed major repairs on building structures and their systems, including lockers, furniture, and
  
  

equipment

• Performs repairs to floor coverings, ceramic tile and cove base.
• Is knowledgeable to address leaks, clogs or other drainage problems
• Assists with mowing and detailing of grounds.
• Is able to use power washing equipment.
• Uses materials, equipment and all hand tools required to complete assigned duties proficiently and safely.
• Keeps daily records of materials used and fills out work orders assigned for the day; detects and reports repair and
  
  

maintenance problems to supervisor.

• Completes repairs as requested on work orders
• Performs routine maintenance on building systems.
• Repairs minor irrigation issues such as replacing broken sprinkler heads and pipelines
• Maintains records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
• Responds to emergency maintenance requests as required.
• Obtains estimates for supplies, repair parts; orders parts as needed
• Moves, installs, assembles, and repairs all school furniture and equipment as needed
• Cleans and assists with upkeep of the facilities.
• Installs ceiling and floor materials
• Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated.
• Recycles unused or broken furniture, boxes and clean up dumpster area as needed
• Trims trees as needed
• Uses blower to clean in front of campuses as needed
• May be required to assist with special events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of basic construction and routine maintenance and repair procedures
• Ability to use hand tools (e.g., hammer, shovel, screwdriver) and power tools (e.g., radial saw, reciprocating saw, drill,
  
  

pneumatic hammer)

• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external
  
  

to the district.

• Ability to follow instructions from supervisors or senior maintenance workers.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
• Knowledge of general carpentry and repair.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently
  
  

Work Environment And Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods standing, walking, climbing, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, pulling, pushing; heavy lifting and
  
  

carrying; repetitive hand motions;

• Work in tiring and uncomfortable positions; outside and inside; on slippery or uneven walking surfaces, ladders, and
  
  

scaffolding and around machinery with moving parts; move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other

classroom equipment; exposure to hot and cold temperatures, excessive noise; frequent district-wide travel

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally and during emergencies required.
• Moderate travel is required.