General Maintenance Assistant

When you join Millcreek Township School District, you will become part of a team of over 900 employees focused on providing a world-class education to prepare students to reach their potential as life-long learners and responsible citizens.

Why MTSD?

• Full time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefit package including health, prescription, dental, and vision insurance options tailored to meet your individual needs.
• Affordable premium costs for health and prescription coverage. The district provides dental and vision insurance at no cost to you.
• Invest in peace of mind in retirement with a pension through the Public School Employees’ Retirement System (PSERS).
• Enjoy paid time off, including personal, sick, vacation, and bereavement leave, to take care of yourself and your loved ones.
• Advance your career and education with support from our tuition reimbursement program.

Additional benefits include district-paid life insurance, employee assistance program, 403b plans, wellness rewards program, identity theft protection services, discount marketplace, and more.

TITLE: General Maintenance Assistant                                                                                APPROVED 01/27/25

QUALIFICATIONS:      

     1. High school graduate or equivalent required.

     2. Vocational, technical training, or associates degree, or five years experience in maintenance of buildings and facilities,             required.

     3. Must have experience and knowledge in maintenance skills in the following areas:

     4. Basic carpentry construction and repair

     5. Basic mechanical equipment repair and basic electric repairs

     6. Basic plumbing repair

     7. Building maintenance and masonry repair

     8. Grounds care and material moving

     9. Able to climb ladders, use scaffolding, aerial lifts, scissor lifts, etc.

   10. Valid PA drivers license with approved clearance from MTSD vehicle insurance carrier.

   11. Such alternatives to the above as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Maintenance Manager

JOB GOAL: Provide a safe, comfortable environment that is conducive to teaching and learning. Strive to keep all Millcreek school buildings and grounds in the best condition possible in the most cost-effective way, while maintaining operational compliance with laws, regulations, and Board policies.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Perform under direction all types of maintenance work including electrical, plumbing, roofing, masonry, carpentry, lawn care, material moving, swimming pool maintenance, and HVAC maintenance.
2. Move furniture, school supplies, and equipment to include disassembly and assembling.
3. Drive pickup trucks, vans, tractors, lawn mowers, snow removal equipment, and any other vehicles required to perform assigned task.
4. Take proper care of all tools, equipment, and vehicles provided by the school district.
5. Ensure compliance with OSHA, DCNR, DEP requirements, State and Local Codes, and safety standards. Start corrections and report discrepancies to Maintenance leadership.
6. Keep records of materials, measurements, and time on each job for future references.
7. Possess proficiency with hand and power tools. Follow written and verbal directions.
8. Show a demonstrated interest in continued development of skills in maintenance and care of District properties.
9. Collaborate with coworkers and follow directions of maintenance leadership or job leader.
10. Assist in snow removal of the school district properties.
11. Willing to work overtime, weekends, or holidays as required by the District.
12. Any other duties assigned by the Superintendent or their designee.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Ability to sit, talk, and hear.
2. Ability to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and move quickly when necessary to promote student learning and/or safety.
3. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Over 50 pounds requires assistance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SENSORY ABILITY:

1. Ability to speak clearly and distinctly.
2. Auditory acuity to be able to use telephone.
3. Visual acuity to read correspondence and computer screen.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

1. Indoor and outdoor environments.

TEMPERAMENT:         

1. Ability to work as a member of a team.
2. Must be courteous.
3. Must be cooperative, congenial, and service-oriented, and promote these qualities in the building.
4. Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions.

COGNITIVE ABILITY:

1. Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
2. Ability to demonstrate good written and verbal skills.
3. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to students, staff, and other employees of the organization.
4. Ability to read, write, and do computations.
5. Ability to work independently and make work-related decisions.
6. Ability to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
7. Ability to exercise good judgment in prioritizing tasks and problem-solving.
8. Ability to use correct grammar, sentence structure, and spelling.
9. Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disability (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding the position and additional duties may be assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Work year and salary in accordance with the Unified Agreement.

EVALUATION:Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of the Unified Agreement.