General Maintenance

JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS

Job Description

POSITION: General Maintenance

IMMEDIATE  SUPERVISOR:  Coordinator of Maintenance and Facilities Planning; Assistant

 Superintendent of Construction, Maintenance and Facilities

FLSA STATUS:   Non-exempt

EMPLOYMENT  TERM:   Minimum 261 days annually, pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8.

Pursuant to West Virginia Code, if a current JCS employee is selected as a finalist for this position, the employee is not eligible to transfer until the 2026–2027 school year.

As per West Virginia Code §5-10-48, individuals who have retired from a West Virginia school system are not eligible for re-employment in a West Virginia school system until 60 days have passed since their official retirement date.

SALARY:  Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8a, in accordance with Jefferson County Salary Scale, Pay Grade C commensurate with experience and education level, and license level

EVALUATION:  Performance in this position will be evaluated annually by the immediate supervisor(s) and in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5314, and JCBOE’s Evaluation Policy for Service Personnel

JOB SUMMARY:  The job of a General Maintenance Worker is done for the purpose/s of maintaining facilities for students, staff, and the public in a safe operating condition; maintaining a preventive maintenance program; and resolving immediate operational and/or safety concerns.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Additional Duties may be assigned.

• Assembles furniture and equipment for the purpose of providing items in working condition.
• Assists skilled maintenance workers as a helper in various skilled trades (e.g. carpentry, glazing, plastering, painting, plumbing, welding, heating, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Coordinates with administration and other trades for the purpose of completing projects/work orders efficiently.
• Inspects facilities, systems, and their components for the purpose of identifying necessary repairs
• Installs various items (e.g. backboards, serving lines, railings, fences, etc.) for the purpose of completing projects safely and within established time frames.
• Maintains tools and/or equipment for the purpose of ensuring the availability of equipment in safe operating condition.
• Prepares documentation for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
• Repairs various items, systems, and/or components for the purpose of ensuring that items are available and in safe working condition.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
• Transports various items (e.g. tools, equipment, supplies, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at the job site.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or equivalent, pursuant to WV Code §18A-2-5; Criminal

background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c; Meet the definition of

“Qualifications” in WV Code §18A-4-8b; demonstrated competency, pursuant to

WV Code §18A-4-8e (state-approved competency test, as required).

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential

duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,

skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

General Maintenance means a person employed as a helper to skilled maintenance employees and to perform minor repairs to equipment and buildings of a county school system. (Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8)

• Demonstrated proficiency through previous job experience and/or training in related field
• Possess and maintains a valid WV driver’s license
• Ability to read and interpret work orders
• Ability to effectively discuss and respond to questions from administrators, staff, and the general public
• Ability to add, subtract, divide, and multiply in all units of measure consistent with the duties of this position
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations consistent with the duties of this position
• Ability to interface effectively with other departments, school personnel, maintenance staff, business contacts, and contractors
• Ability to work in tight spaces, climb and bend
• Ability to work on ladders and assemble scaffolds
• Ability to operate and maintain motorized lifts
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Ability to accurately perform assigned tasks
• Ability to perform duties in full compliance with the county requirements and the Board of Education policies

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stoop, reach, stand, walk, lift, pull, push, grasp, climb, talk, hear, see and use complex repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and or move at least 75 pounds of materials, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact well with the public and staff members. Must be able to maintain emotional control under stress and work effectively with others to include demonstrating behavior that reflects established professional responsibilities (i.e., attendance, punctuality, professional dress, and verbal/nonverbal communication); and developing a positive relationship with students, staff, and community. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The work environment includes indoor as well as outdoor settings and can range in temperature from below freezing to 90ºF. The work surface can include unfinished crawl spaces and attics as well as rooftops, walk-in freezers, and concrete floors or pads. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud (60-90 dB).

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION:

Jefferson County Schools is bound by statute to recommend the most qualified applicants for position vacancies. In order to determine those qualifications as set forth by the West Virginia Code, we require all applicants to fill out an application, which includes supervisory references, and, in many instances, participate in interviews. Failure to provide references, negative references, and failing to participate in requested interviews may impact negatively a candidate's qualifications.

Applicants who have been dismissed or have had their contracts non-renewed for cause are not eligible for consideration. Applicants who receive unfavorable reference recommendations will not be eligible for consideration. Applicants must complete the entire application and provide all documents required. Failure to complete the application, provide requested items, or falsification of information will result in the application not being considered.

As per West Virginia Code §5-10-48, individuals who have retired from a West Virginia school system are not eligible for re-employment in a West Virginia school system until 60 days have passed since their official retirement date.

The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

 M-F

6:00 AM - 2:00 PM