General Maintenance / Grounds

Description: Responsibility of maintaining the district school building facilities, the building operating systems (electrical, HVAC, plumbing), and the district grounds/outside facilities. Expected to maintain district established standards of cleanliness for school buildings, school grounds and co-curricular related areas so as, except in an emergency situation, the daily educational and related co-curricular programs of the district can be carried out within a safe environment and without interruption.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Two or more years of experience in a custodial, maintenance or comparable specialized work environment
• Proficiency, specialized training, or ability to be licensed to perform functions related to chemicals and their application (e.g. cleaning chemicals, fertilizers, or pesticides)
• Proficiency, specialized training, or ability to be licensed to do plumbing and/or electrical repairs
• Possess certification or ability to be certified in the operation of a fork lift or other motorized equipment necessary to carry out assigned job functions
• Possess certification or ability to obtain Pool Operator certification
• Possess certification or ability to be certified in the use of enclosed space safety equipment
• Possess or have demonstrated experience in maintaining high standards of safety in the use of and the maintenance of a variety of cleaning and/or grounds related equipment

Qualifications:

• 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 read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before a group of staff, parents, or other employees of the district.
• Ability to communicate effectively and in a positive manner.
• Ability to be flexible and cooperative in problem solving situations.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to problem solve and make decisions in the best interest of safety and security for the students and staff of the district.
• Ability to work with other people as a team player and in a positive manner in carrying out the custodial and maintenance needs of the district.
• Ability to use required software programs to enter and fulfill maintenance requests, utilize equipment, access buildings, and athletic field schedules and to track building use.
• Ability to prioritize competing tasks and follow up with vested stakeholders.
• A commitment to make the district facilities, grounds, and co-curricular facilities clean, safe, and welcoming to staff, students, parents, and all visitors to our district.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.50 - $22.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $23