Sweep Crew (Maintenance)

About the role

The Francis Howell School District (FHSD) is committed to maintaining safe and functional facilities for students and staff. This role involves performing a variety of skilled maintenance tasks to ensure the functionality and safety of facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance Services: Perform skilled maintenance tasks including carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work.
• Installation & Repairs: Install and repair materials and systems such as carpet, tile, roofing, cabinetry, drywall, and electrical systems.
• Tool & Equipment Management: Maintain and manage tools, vehicles, and equipment to ensure their availability and safe operation.
• Project Oversight: Oversee outside contractors to ensure projects are completed on time and according to specifications.
• Documentation: Prepare and maintain written materials such as repair status reports and activity logs.
• Routine Maintenance: Conduct routine and preventive maintenance to ensure facilities remain operational.
• Problem Solving: Analyze blueprints, schematics, and drawings, estimate labor and materials, and fabricate parts as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; specialized training in maintenance trades preferred.
• Experience: Relevant job experience in a specialized maintenance field is required.

Skills

• Proficiency in carpentry, plumbing, and electrical trades.
• Skilled in using hand and power tools, operating various equipment, and driving motor vehicles.
• Knowledge of methods, practices, and tools used in various trades.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations, and maintenance requirements for facilities.

Abilities

• Ability to follow directions, work independently, and solve problems.
• Capability to work with diverse individuals and maintain effective working relationships.

Benefits

FHSD offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, including:

• Medical and dental plan options
• Vision coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• District-paid basic life insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Paid holidays and vacation

Family coverage, long-term disability, and additional life insurance options are available at the employee's expense.

Physical Demands

• Frequent: Climbing, balancing, and fine motor skills.
• Occasional: Walking and standing.
• Significant: Lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling.

Work Environment

The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and may involve exposure to risk of injury or illness.