Job Details
Bland County Public Schools is accepting applications for a full-Time Maintenance Worker.
Job Category:
Support
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Pay Scale Category:
Maintenance
Location:
Various Schools within Division
Home-Base: Maintenance Shop
GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK
Performs multi-craft work to maintain and repair the physical structure of school buildings. May specialize in one of the journeyman's areas: carpentry, plumbing, electrical or HVAC.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS
The minimum performance expectations include, but are not limited to, the following functions/tasks:
- Installs, repairs, and maintains machinery, plumbing, physical structure, and electrical wiring and fixtures of school buildings in accordance with blueprints, manuals, building codes, and safety regulations, using hand tools and carpenter's, electrician's, and plumber's tools;
- Inspects machinery and mechanical equipment for defects;
- Installs, repairs, and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and other plumbing equipment, and opens clogged drains, using appropriate tools;
- Repairs or replaces electrical wiring and fixtures;
- Constructs and repairs partitions and other wooden structures, using saws, braces, bits, and appropriate materials and tools;
- Paints walls, floors, woodwork, and fixtures, using appropriate materials and tools;
- Replaces and repairs brick and plaster walls, using appropriate materials and tools;
- Operates gas - or arc - welding equipment to join metal parts used to pair or fabricate equipment.
- Maintains a clean and safe work area;
- Observes and promotes safe work practices and procedures at all times;
- Uses and wears safety and/or protective equipment, as appropriate;
- Attends in-service training to develop and improve the knowledge and skills of a proficient mechanic;
- Adheres to proper cleaning methods, storage, and proper care of equipment and supplies;
- Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities;
- Reports all accidents and/or potential hazards to the building administrator(s) and/or Superintendent immediately, or as soon as reasonably possible;
- Complies with and supports school and division regulations and policies;
- Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities;
- Adheres to the daily work schedule that has been established and completes routine maintenance tasks;
- Meets weekly with the building administrator(s) and/or superintendent to review and discuss routines, concerns, or topics related to maintenance;
- Completes work orders as assigned by the building administrator(s) and/or superintendent in a timely manner;
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent in accordance with school/division policies and practices.
- Communicates with the building administrator(s) about taking personal or sick leave.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESMust be able to follow oral and written directions. Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers, supervisors, administrators, and school community members. Must be skilled in the performance of one or more trades.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEEducation equivalent to graduation from an accredited high school or General Education Certificate (GED).
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSThe candidate must possess good moral character. The candidate must possess a valid Virginia driver's license with the ability to obtain a commercial driver's license. The candidate must be able to meet the criteria to be on the Bland County Public Schools approved drivers' list.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTSDuties are performed typically in, but not limited to the division maintenance department and in schools throughout the division. Frequent walking, standing, lifting, up to approximately 50 pounds, and occasional lifting of equipment weighing up to approximately 75 pounds may be required. Work is typically performed by walking or standing. The environment also exposes the employee to potentially hazardous substances. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for diagnosing and repairing maintenance and mechanical problems; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise and hazards.
EVALUATIONSupervisor/Principal/Superintendent of Schools
Open until filled.
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