Maintenance 2

Job Duties, Responsibilities, and Essential Functions

• Prioritize and complete authorized work orders and new projects, except in emergencies.
• Perform seasonal activities anticipating weather conditions (e.g., mow grass, fertilize, seed, trim trees and shrubs, etc.).
• Prepare athletic fields according to all policies, regulations, and provisions of State of Ohio Sports' Medicine, Ohio High School Athletic Association, and conference/league rules.
• Learn operation and maintenance procedures for all grounds keeping equipment.
• Keep current with advances in equipment technology.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs to prevent premature equipment failure (e.g., fluid levels, lubrication, fans, belts, fittings, etc.).
• Perform regular inspections of grounds/custodial/maintenance equipment to ensure safe operating conditions.
• Report damaged equipment to the Maintenance Department.
• Auxiliary duties include assisting other custodians and maintenance personnel as needed.
• Assist in organizing and providing for the safe storage of all supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Comply with all Federal, state, and local laws and regulations (e.g., mixing and applying chemicals, etc.).
• Maintain records of such actions.
• Ensure the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Clean, repair, lubricate, and store mowing equipment at the end of the season.
• Serve as a role model for students.
• Communicate effectively using language and writing skills.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Be punctual and maintain a good attendance record.
• Respond to building emergencies at any hour as requested by the Superintendent and/or his or her designee.

Physical and Mental Abilities Required

• Ability to lift, carry, or move supplies and equipment weighing up to seventy pounds.
• Frequent exposure to seasonable temperature extremes.
• Frequent operation of power tools.
• Frequent contact with oily/greasy tools and equipment.
• Frequent exposure to fumes and odors.
• Occasional exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue.
• Occasional interaction with agitated or upset parents/public.
• Occasional interaction with disruptive or unruly children.
• Occasional exposure to electrical hazards.
• Occasional contact with hot water and other liquids.
• Occasional exposure to cleaning solvents and chemical vapors.
• Occasional coverage for custodial absences when needed.
• Duties will require shift change during the winter inclement weather season to 3:00 am – 3:00 pm.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Assist the Maintenance Department with instructing, training, and directing temporary and/or seasonal help.