Job Details

TITLE: Maintenance Worker

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. U.S. Citizen or authorized alien.

2. High School Diploma or its equivalent

3. Must pass a general physical examination.

4. Must pass a criminal background investigation and drug screen.

5. Satisfactory completion of a two hour asbestos awareness training course within

sixty days of employment.

6. Willingness to take random alcohol and drug abuse testing if your job responsibilities

involve driving a parish vehicle that requires a CDL license. (Must possess a valid

Louisiana Driver's License.)

7. Working knowledge of the principles and practices applied in the installation,

maintenance, and repair of school buildings and equipment.

8. Knowledge of the principles and practices applied in the safe efficient use of tools,

materials, and equipment.

9. Working knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of multiple

trades/crafts.

10. Ability to understand, and carry out, oral and written instructions.

REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent, Director of Operations, and/or Maintenance

Foreman.

JOB GOAL:

To maintain present, and add enhancement to, school sites and facilities to provide a pleasant and safe environment for the well-being of students, employees and others to promote a positive learning environment for students.

JOB SUMMARY:

Work in, or around school sites and facilities to help keep them in a good state of repair by performing minor painting, carpentry, roofing, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, masonry, air-conditioning or other repairs. Routine work involving responsibility to perform assignments promptly and efficiently as directed. Work involves both light and heavy physical labor in a wide variety of activities. Assignments are received orally or in writing, and may be accompanied by rough sketches. Work will be closely monitored, supervised, and inspected.

ESSENTIAL JOB SKILLS:

1. Performs such minor interior repairs as installing and replacing locks, replacing

window panes, adjusting doors, replacing faucets or washers, repairing toilets,

clearing clogged drains, tightening pipe joints, hanging and repairing blinds, making

and installing screens, replacing broken tiles, painting, repairing or replacing

woodwork, repairing walls, and making minor repairs to furniture.

2. Connects and repairs appliances, water heaters, air-conditioning units, kitchen

equipment, and radiators; cleans, oils and performs operating maintenance on

small motors, fans, blowers, pumps and similar items.

3. Performs such exterior repairs as tack welding; patching roof leaks; repairing or

replacing gutters, steps, decking, guard rails, or ramps; installing or repairing

fences; installing or repairing concrete/asphalt walks and drives.

4. Operating trucks, tractors and other heavy equipment.

5. Receives and transmits radio, telephone or written messages.

6. Keeps up with, and maintains, all School Board owned tools and equipment

assigned to, or used by her/him.

7. Assists in the loading and unloading of supplies and equipment at the warehouse or

at school sites.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Other related duties as assigned by Assistant Superintendent, Director of

Operations, or Maintenance Foreman.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Must be in good health.
2. Possesses physical skills and stamina to perform job responsibilities.
3. Ability to climb ladders or to position oneself in the inspection of buildings, grounds, and other structures and facilities.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

The Maintenance Worker performs her/his duties both inside and outside. The worker can be exposed to temperature variations of hot and cold. Surfaces can be wet, slippery, and of a variety of inclines.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Twelve (12) months per year; salary in accordance with current salary schedule.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Services Personnel.

The Superintendent reserves the right to review, revise, update or change the job and any/all duties due to changes in job content, organizational structure, or state or federal laws.