General Maintenance

About the role

The job of the General Maintenance Worker supports the student learning environment and is responsible for operation, general maintenance, preventative maintenance, and corrective maintenance for all building systems and equipment including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, general repairs, and maintenance, interior finishes, snow removal and any special projects assigned.

The General Maintenance Worker will also deliver and pick up packages between schools, banks, and other locations as scheduled and/or needed.

The General Maintenance Worker position will ensure that equity is at the center of the district's Buildings & Grounds services to positively impact student learning and employee practices as expressed in Board Policy 7:12: Ensuring Racial and Educational Equity.

Union/Job Category

Union/Job Category: SEIU #73/Job Class 4 General Maintenance

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain the knowledge, skills, and physical ability necessary for electrical tasks including but not limited to repairing and replacing light fixture ballasts, damaged outlets, switches and other electrical fixtures.
• Maintain the knowledge, skills, and physical ability necessary for plumbing tasks including but not limited to replacing faucet components, flush valves; repairing drinking fountains, urinals, commodes, and lavatories; rodding and unclogging floor drains and sink traps.
• Maintain the knowledge, skills, and physical ability necessary for HVAC systems (air supply units, roof top units, unit ventilators, VAV systems, etc.) operation including but not limited to lubrication, changing filters and belts, cleaning coils, servicing exhaust fans, maintaining and monitoring and operating all building equipment controlled by the BAS.
• Perform various maintenance tasks combining skills and knowledge of the various relevant trades, operate building electrical, fire, security, conveyance, plumbing, painting and HVAC systems including the BAS.
• Perform structural repairs to masonry, woodwork, and furnishings of buildings.
• Maintain "on call" availability for emergency responses and snow removal duties.
• Perform severe weather building checks.
• Be alert to various situations that might be dangerous or result in greater costs without immediate action; bring to the immediate attention of the Senior Director of Buildings & Grounds.
• Maintain all equipment in proper working conditions and assist with maintaining an effective inventory system for all supplies, materials and equipment.
• Supports personnel as assigned for the purpose of maximizing the efficiency of the work force and meeting shift requirements.
• Responds to emergency situations during and after hours for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
• Manages procedures necessary in receiving, routing, and recording of materials delivered to the building(s) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of equipment in safe, operating condition.
• Maintains a variety of manual and electronic files and records (e.g. loss, expenditures, history of utilization, schedules, calendars, requisitions, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and providing reliable resource information.
• Facilitates and participates in meetings, workshops and seminars for the purpose of conveying and gathering information regarding a wide variety of subjects required to carry out administrative responsibilities.
• Collaborates with district staff, parents, and community members and organizations for the purpose of problem-solving and sharing information related to district facilities.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of District facilities.
• Participate in District-sponsored & SEIU training programs to maintain and update knowledge, skills, certifications, and licenses as required for this position.

Physical Requirements

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions including during snow removal.
• Works standing, bending, reaching high and low, stooping, and walking up to 95% of the day.
• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders on a frequent basis, and work from scaffolding and lifts on an occasional basis.
• Capable of safely lifting 50 pounds on a regular basis and heavier lifting as necessary for the purposes of equipment repair and replacement.