What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Maintenance Worker - HVAC/Plumber position at Lees Summit R-7 School District?
2025-26 School Year
244 days/year
8 hours/day
Purpose Statement
The job of Utility Maintenance was established for the purpose/s of providing maintenance services with specific responsibility for maintaining District facilities in safe operating condition; addressing immediate operational and/or safety concerns; assisting skilled trades in areas of grounds, HVAC, electrical, carpentry and/or painting; and ensuring that tools and materials are available at job site.
Essential Functions
- Assists skilled maintenance workers with projects and day-to-day operations (e.g. transporting and/or securing materials, completing specific tasks in areas of painting, carpentry, HVAC, grounds, electrical, etc.) for the purpose of completing projects in a safe, efficient manner.
- Cleans gutters, culverts, basins and other drainage structures including snow and ice control operation when needed for the purpose of preventing damage and/or limiting liability exposure.
- Installs system component parts, classroom and office equipment and facility components (e.g. scaffolding, lighting, heating and ventilating systems, alarms, plumbing, security, electrical panels, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and workable environment.
- Maintains vehicle, tools and equipment (e.g. power washer, airless/HPLV spray equipment, sewer cleaner, pipe threader, low voltage components, fire/security alarms, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability in safe operating condition.
- Performs a variety of routine maintenance activities (e.g. replacing air filters, cleaning spraying equipment, light fixtures, outlets, etc.) for the purpose of completing projects within established time frames.
- Requests equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining inventory and ensuring availability of items required to complete the necessary installation and/or repair.
- Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
- Transports a variety of tools, equipment and supplies for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at job site.
Other Functions
- Participates in meetings, workshops, trainings, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
- Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform single, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating equipment used in skilled trades, power and hand tools, etc.; adhering to safety practices; handling hazardous materials; and planning and managing projects.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: standard methods, materials and tools used in assigned trade e.g. National Electrical Code, etc.; and safety practices and procedures.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather and/or collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with similar types of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate to significant. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; developing effective working relationships; displaying mechanical aptitude; and working under time constraints.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization’s services.
Working Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 25% sitting, 40% walking, and 35% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.
Experience: Job related experience is required.
Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
Equivalency: None Specified
Required Testing: None Specified
Certificates & Licenses: Valid Driver's License & Evidence of Insurability; may be required to have a Current State Commercial Driver's License (CDL) depending on assignment
Continuing Educ./Training /Clearances: Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background, Clearance
FLSA Status: Non Exempt
Salary : $25 - $35