Position Summary:

The General Maintenance employee will perform skilled and semi-skilled work in a variety of building maintenance trades in the upkeep of the school district’s buildings and equipment. 

 

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

The qualifications noted below are required to enable the employee to perform the essential duties/responsibilities of this position.

 

Successful candidates, at minimum, will have:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D., related job experience, Associate’s Degree preferred
• Minimum of three years experience in the assigned trade
• Able to read plans and schematics associated with the trade
• Working knowledge of maintenance, and custodial operations
• Good communication skills; comprehends and efficiently follows instructions/directions
• Must be able to work with power equipment

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation description of the types of duties and responsibilities required for this position. Employees may be asked to perform other job-related duties as assigned.

• Conducting routine inspection of buildings, grounds, and equipment  
• Performing preventive maintenance
• Handing basic repairs and maintenance, such as door and lock repair, window repair, ceiling tile replacement, floor repair, locksmith, carpentry, plastering, and assembly, repair, and installation of furniture and education equipment
• Coordinate repairs with outside contractors
• Documents work performed and reports issues to direct supervisor
• Assumes responsibility for all equipment, vehicles, and tools
• Assume other reasonable and equitable job-related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor

PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to safely operate district vehicles
• Ability to function effectively in adverse weather conditions
• Ability to communicate and work with the public and to maintain an effective working relationship with auxiliary personnel, teachers, patrons, and all school administrators
• Good knowledge of tools, materials, and methods to safely perform the work required
• Ability to compute simple mathematics
• Ability to prioritize work, as well as meet schedules and timelines
• Ability to work independently or as part of a small group on larger projects
• Respond to emergency situations during and after regular work hours for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation description of the types of duties and responsibilities required for this position. Employees may be asked to perform other job-related duties as assigned. 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

 The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that a person holding this position must perform in carrying out essential job functions.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with the ability to perform essential job duties.

 

• Sufficient vision to read printed material, see distant objects with clarity, and identify and distinguish objects
• Sufficient hearing to hear conversations in person and on the telephone, and hear sounds clearly up to 50 feet
• Ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation and on the telephone, and in addressing groups
• Ability to exert up to 75 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
• This position requires standing, walking, sitting, bending, running, and reaching for extended periods of time
• Sufficient manual dexterity and/or mobility to grasp and/or manipulate objects, operate mechanical equipment and move about the work area
• This position will subject the employee to work environments that have exposure to weather or interiors with extremes of heat and/or cold, wet and/or humid conditions, high noise levels, and various work-related hazards
• Ability to work in tight areas including pipe chases and tunnels
• Ability to work in high places, using ladders and scaffolding
• Ability to work in potentially dangerous situations, including gas equipment and electrical equipment

EEO Statement:

The School District of University City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity and other characteristics protected by law.

 

Learn more about The School District of University City at www.ucityschools.org