JESSIEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description for

Maintenance Worker

DEPARTMENT:    Maintenance                               JOB STATUS:    Full Time

POSITIONS SUPERVISED:   N/A                          REPORTS TO:  Director of Maintenance

GRADE/LEVEL:   As Specified by Personnel Policy AMOUNT OF TRAVEL REQUIRED:   N/A

WORK SCHEDULE:  Per contract

POSITION SUMMARY

All maintenance and custodial employees must display a good attitude with fellow employees, respect for co-workers and superiors, a friendly smile when working around and dealing with children, patience and kindness when dealing with problems relating to children and adults, desire to do a good job, willingness to learn and try new things, ability to follow directions, and an understanding that the Superintendent or designee is in charge of the school and makes all decisions.

General duties of the Maintenance Department employees, identified as Maintenance Workers, are to help maintain facilities (interior and exterior) in a safe, clean, attractive, and usable state, meeting all federal, state, school district laws, policies, regulations, and procedures. Different workers will be assigned to specific types of trades depending on employee qualifications and school district needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Routine work includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Using the prescribed work order system, ensuring that work orders have been approved before tasks are performed and Closed Work Orders are returned to office in a timely efficient manner.
• Performs regular inspections of equipment and systems (Preventative Maintenance) reporting any abnormalities and hazards immediately
• Responding to emergency situations and performing necessary repairs.
• Maintain an adequate supply of parts and supplies usually used in repairs and request needed supplies through the established procedure of the District
• Obtain and maintain a clean, safe, and operational shop. Maintain an inventory of tools and return all tools each day to designated places.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have a working knowledge of:

• To perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by employee’s supervisor, the principal, or the superintendent

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statements

Knowledge of the JSD policies and procedures

Evidence of strong commitment to quality education

Evidence of strong organizational skills

Evidence of strong oral and written communication skills

Education

Minimum of high school diploma or GED with an accredited educational institution and job related training. Completion of additional educational levels may be required per job description.

Experience

Minimum of one year of job related experience. Other requirements per job description.

Certificates & Licenses

Required:  Valid Arkansas driver’s license, preferred a CDL CLASS “B” WITH A “P&S” endorsements.

Beneficial (not required)  Valid Arkansas license in relevant trade (HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing etc.)

Computer Skills

Ability to apply basic computer programs

Other Requirements

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the school community.

Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication.

Ability to perform duties with awareness of all federal, state, and district requirements.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:   

Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional documents.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:     

Ability to perform basic math operations to meet job expectations.

REASONING ABILITY:

 Ability to solve practical problems and deal with situations appropriately to meet job expectations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Other Physical Requirements

Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth perception)

Sense of Sound (ability to converse with others, conduct telephone conversations)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics 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 with the essential functions.

The JSD HR Office has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included.  It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the JSD reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the JSD may deem appropriate.

The Jessieville School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is the policy of the Jessieville School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment practices.

All applicants will be subject to pre-employment alcohol and drug screening and must have a physical.