General Maintenance

Purpose

The General Maintenance employee is a jack-of-all-trades, with knowledge of maintenance procedures and basic tools and appliances. To excel in this position, you must be an outstanding problem-solver with exceptional communication and organizational skills.

Essential Job Functions 

• Supports the School’s mission statement and the philosophy of the department and adheres to School policies and procedures, including but not limited to what is outlined in the Employee Handbook

• Utilizes the facilities management software system

• Documents building surfaces for cracks in walls, floor coverings (that need replacing) or other building deficiencies 

• Performs general masonry and other such building structural and finish surface work

• Welds with electric arc or gas welder

• Assists with the installation, repair and maintenance of plumbing systems such as the landscaping irrigation system and swimming pool systems

• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies

• Reports unsafe conditions and building/equipment damage to Supervisor and/or Facilities Director

• Assists in Crisis Management Operations

• Applies protective and decorative paint, varnish, lacquer and/or related material to interior and exterior surface of buildings, furniture, equipment and other structures

• Washes, scrapes, sands, torches and/or smooths, interior and exterior surfaces prior to painting, varnishing, lacquering or applying other related materials

• Cleans equipment, paint mixing areas, and work area

• Operates compressors, striping machines, sandblasters, spray equipment, and other small power equipment

• Operates heavy lift equipment including scissors, and boom swing stage to heights up to 80 feet

• Erects various types of scaffolding, staging ladders, and planks to reach surfaces of work area 

• Determines appropriate color for new or replacement applications through consultation with school personnel 

• Prepares and implements line stripping layouts streets and parking lots

• Identifies and handles safely the appropriate disposal of paints, stains, preparatory and undercoating materials and other hazardous materials

• Has knowledge of the tools, equipment, materials and application techniques common to the painting trade

• Demonstrates ability to manage frequent interruptions; varying and unpredictable situations; demands due to multiple calls and inquiries

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Department Supervisor or their designee

Job Qualifications  

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience and Qualifications

Minimum 5 years’ work experience in general maintenance

Minimum 5 years’ work experience as a Painter.

Must be capable of climbing ladders and working from a high lift or scaffolding.

Must be capable of operating a forklift and any other heavy equipment necessary to complete a given task.

Must be able to use a computer to generate work orders/retrieve work orders

Certifications and Licenses

Must have a valid and current driver’s license