What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time General Building Maintenance position at Tipton Community School District?
Support the upkeep of school buildings and grounds by performing light construction, installation,
repair, and preventive maintenance. Work includes interior and exterior tasks across multiple
trades with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and responsiveness to work orders.
Key Responsibilities
Carpentry & Finishes
Work Conditions
Submit a brief resume or work history and a list of relevant skills/experience.
Email: chris.sorgenfrey@tipton.k12.ia.us
repair, and preventive maintenance. Work includes interior and exterior tasks across multiple
trades with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and responsiveness to work orders.
Key Responsibilities
Carpentry & Finishes
¦ Construct, install, and repair cabinets, doors, windows, screens, shades/blinds, furniture, seating,
and laminate components not available commercially.
¦ Install door hardware (closers, hinges, stops, handles); perform minor glazing.
¦ Tape and finish drywall; patch, sand, prime, and prep walls/surfaces to a smooth, finished stage.
¦ Perform minor painting and touch-ups.
Flooring & Surface Work
¦ Lay tile, linoleum, laminates, epoxies, and other floor/surface coverings.
¦ Patch/repair or replace damaged flooring; fabricate forms, cut materials, and adhere coverings to
varied shapes/surfaces.
¦ Install countertops and other surface coverings.
Mechanical & Building Systems (support/minor repairs)
¦ Perform minor plumbing, minor electrical, and minor HVAC repairs.
¦ Provide support for boiler and HVAC maintenance as directed.
¦ Perform some appliance repair.
Grounds & Exterior
¦ Perform grounds care, mowing, and string trimming; assist with landscaping and cleanup of school
grounds.
¦ Assist with snow removal and emergency after-hours work as needed.
Operations, Safety & Compliance
¦ Maintain a safe work environment and participate in required safety trainings.
¦ Help safeguard school property and prevent premature deterioration of buildings, grounds, and
equipment.
¦ Complete work-order requests and general property maintenance in a timely manner.
¦ Use and maintain typical hand/power tools, vehicles/trailers, light-duty grounds equipment, and
common construction/repair tools.
¦ Follow all district policies and procedures.
Work Conditions
¦ Interior and exterior work in varying weather conditions.
¦ Tasks may require working on ladders, scaffolding, and lifts.
Qualifications
¦ High school diploma or GED preferred.
¦ Experience in buildings & grounds preferred.
¦ Background in one or more trades: general carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, flooring, painting,
or related.
¦ Ability to safely operate hand/power tools and light grounds equipment.
¦ Reliability, attention to detail, and commitment to safety.
Schedule
¦ Part-time (approximately 20–24 hours/week) with scheduling flexibility.
How to ApplySubmit a brief resume or work history and a list of relevant skills/experience.
Email: chris.sorgenfrey@tipton.k12.ia.us