Building Maintenance Worker

Campus Maintenance

Perform repairs on interior and exterior building components, including windows, doors, flooring, and woodwork .

System Repairs

• Execute routine tasks in plumbing (unstopping drains, replacing fixtures)
• Electrical (replacing ballasts, switches, and receptacles)
• Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) (changing filters, belts, and motors)

Grounds & Large Campus Support

• Maintain 87 acres of school grounds, which may include fence repair, sidewalk installation, snow removal, and operating heavy equipment like tractors or mowers.

Preventative Maintenance

Conduct regularly scheduled inspections of facility equipment and safety systems to prevent major breakdowns.

Work Order Management

Efficiently process and complete work orders using computer-based inventory and maintenance systems.

Emergency Response

Remain available for on-call duties or overtime during emergencies to ensure uninterrupted school operations .

Prioritizes Daily Tasks

Prioritizes daily tasks and activities to meet operational requirements.

Tools and Equipment

• Assists in performing inventory of work-related supplies and materials.
• Operates and utilizes a variety of tools and equipment such as assorted hand and power tools, plungers, sewer rodders, drills, skill saws, and grinders.
• Identifies maintenance issues in order to repair/resolve issues or report issues to someone who can repair/resolve them.
• Inspects devices such as electrical systems, basic plumbing, mechanical systems (i.e., HVAC, laundry, and food service equipment), removes and replaces defective parts to determine necessary repairs.
• Performs routine repairs on standard work equipment.
• Rewire electrical outlets and breaker boxes.
• Performs routine electrical tasks such as replacing light bulbs, ballasts, low voltage transformers, power poles, receptacles, and wall switches.
• Repairs windows, doors, flooring, woodwork, drywall or other parts of building structures.
• Performs basic carpentry tasks such as repairing doors, gates, broken windows, and installing bulletin boards, hanging drywall, building walls, minor roofing repair, building shelving, and caulking.
• Polices grounds.
• Performs minor HVAC repair such as changing belts, filters, or motors.
• Performs minor construction projects.
• Performs plumbing tasks such as unstopping commodes, replacing fixtures, drains, and repairing leaks.
• Performs landscaping tasks such as planting flowers, mowing, sharpening mower blades, and changing mower oil and oil filters.
• Performs basic welding.
• Reviews preventative maintenance plans in order to perform routine preventative maintenance to ensure that equipment continues to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, and/or the physical condition of building does not deteriorate.
• Performs daily walk through/inspection of facilities to ensure proper working conditions.

Reports to Supervisor

• Reads work orders, receives instructions from supervisors, or previous shift workers to determine work requirements.
• Communicate with outside vendors and customers to provide basic customer service and direct people to appropriate solutions and answers.
• Moves objects such as large furniture, file cabinets, cubicles, chairs, desks, and bookshelves.
• Restocks maintenance supplies.
• Sets up cubicle spaces, conference rooms, and areas for special events.
• Records routine reports of time expended, and materials used.
• Uses human resource software to enter time worked and leave requests.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)

• Deep understanding of standard practices, materials, and safety codes (including OSHA) for carpentry, plumbing, and electrical trades.
• Proficient in using a broad range of hand and power tools, motorized vehicles, and specialized maintenance equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, and chemical labels (SDS).
• Physical strength to lift 50-80 lbs and perform labor in various weather conditions and heights.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact professionally with students, staff, and the community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications are strongly preferred, specifically:
• Universal EPA/HVAC certification.
• Heavy Equipment Operation certification.
• OSHA 10-hour safety certification.
• Specialized trade licenses (electrical or plumbing).