Maintenance Worker II - General Maintenance with focus on Painting

COVINGTON INDEPENDENT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT  

POSITION VACANCY  

POSITION: MAINTENANCE WORKER II - GENERAL MAINTENANCE with focus on PAINTING  

SCHOOL/PROGRAM: DISTRICTWIDE MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT

DATE POSTED:  APRIL 7, 2026

APPLICATION DEADLINE: POSITION WILL BE FILLED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE  

QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate as required by Kentucky law.  

• Two years of building and mechanical maintenance or operations experience. 

• Preferably two-three years of residential and or commercial painting experience. 

• Preferably to have certification to operate JLG Lifts. 

• Ability to work at heights meeting safety guidelines.  

KNOWLEDGE OF:  

• Tools, equipment, methods and materials used in semi-skilled maintenance in at least one of the building maintenance and construction trades.  

• Operation and use of hand and power tools and equipment.  

• Requirements of maintaining buildings and facilities in good repair.  

• Requirements of maintaining school buildings in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.  

• Cleaning equipment, tools, materials and supplies used in custodial work.  

• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials, and supplies. 

• Setup and take down of scaffolding to meet safety codes. 

• Operating paint spray equipment. 

• Patching/ Preparing plaster & drywall surfaces prior to painting. 

ABILITY TO:  

• Perform semi-skilled to skilled work in the construction, renovation, maintenance and repair of buildings, facilities and furniture. 

• Operate basic maintenance tools and equipment.  

• Assist skilled personnel in the maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities.  

• Use common cleaning equipment and supplies safely and efficiently.  

• Use and maintain lawn care equipment safely and efficiently.  

• Move and arrange furniture and equipment for meetings and special events.  

• Observe and report safety hazards and need for maintenance and repair.  

• Maintain routine records related to work performed.  

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.  

• Work cooperatively with others.  

• Meet schedules and timelines.  

• Observe health and safety regulations.  

• Lift heavy objects. 

• Keep a positive attitude and willingness to learn painting trade and work in other departments as needed.   

JOB GOALS:  

• Perform semi-skilled and maintenance, repair and construction of District buildings and equipment; perform semi-skilled to skilled work in one or more of the building maintenance trades; assist journey-level trades personnel as needed; work independently in on the less complex building trades.  

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Perform semi-skilled to skilled maintenance, repair and construction of District buildings and equipment in one or more of the building maintenance trades including locksmith, carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing, heating and air conditioning.  

• Assist journey-level trade workers and maintenance personnel with a variety of maintenance, repair and construction; perform independently on less difficult projects and assignments as assigned.  

• Assist locksmith to install, adjust, repair and replace locks and door hardware; inspect locks for proper operation and implement a preventive maintenance program for locking mechanisms, panic bars, door closures and other hardware; re-key and re-pin locks as needed and maintain related charts and records. 

• Assist in the construction, installation and maintenance of roofs, furniture, fences, bookshelves, cabinets, shelving, chalkboards, and bulletin boards.  

• Assist in the installation, repair a