Due to a restructure.
5 hours per day with seasonal shift times.
Mowing season: 9:00 AM - 2 PM
Plowing season: shift starts at 6:00 AM
STOW-MUNROE FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: MAINTENANCE WORKER/ATHLETIC FIELDS, BUILDING GROUNDS, File 607
AND GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Reports to: Custodial/Maintenance Supervisor
Job Objective: Provides technical expertise and manual skill in the inspection, servicing, and repair of buildings, grounds, equipment, and furnishings. Manages the preservation and care of landscaped areas.
Minimum · High school diploma or GED. Post-secondary training in a trade is desirable.
Qualifications: · Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., a negative tuberculosis test, etc.).
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An acceptable score on a written pre-employment test.
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A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
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Complies with drug-free workplace rules and board policies.
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Keeps current with technology and other workplace innovations that support job functions.
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Ability comply with environmental, health, and safety laws/regulations, building codes, and ADA accessibility guidelines. Ability to comprehend and use blueprints/schematic diagrams.
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Skill/experience in preventive maintenance and repair procedures (e.g., mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, etc.).
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Skill/experience in building systems (e.g., HVAC, fire suppression, security, communication, etc.).
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Multi-school or closely related building maintenance experience.
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Valid driver’s license. Commercial Drivers License (CDL) is desirable. Meets all prerequisite and ongoing qualifications to be covered by the district’s insurance carrier.
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Ability to lift ninety pounds and physically manage bulk products and heavy unwieldy equipment.
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Position is subject to a medical examination after an applicant is offered a position.
Essential · Takes the initiative to perform routine tasks independently. Keeps the custodial/maintenance
Functions: supervisor informed about ongoing activities and emerging issues.
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Upholds board policies and follows administrative guidelines/procedures. Promotes a professional image of the school district.
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Promotes effective communications and assistance. Uses problem-solving techniques to tactfully address questions/concerns. Refers district policy/procedure questions to administrators.
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Helps the custodial/maintenance supervisor develop short/long-range program recommendations.
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Shares knowledge about advances in operational procedures and equipment technology.
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Anticipates and replenishes consumable supplies to avoid work schedule interruptions. Helps with the receipt of deliveries. Complies with safety and environmental regulations. Ensures that supplies are labeled and stored safely.
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Moves and arranges furnishings, supplies, and equipment as directed.
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Diagnoses mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and masonry concerns. Takes corrective measures to repair or replace components as warranted.
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Avoids disrupting building activities except during emergencies. Consults with the custodial/maintenance supervisor to schedule major repairs and ensure compliance with building codes and ADA accessibility standards.
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Deals with unexpected situations (e.g., accidents, equipment failure, etc.). Follows approved safety procedures to clean up injuries involving chemicals, solvents, blood, body fluids and/or body tissues. Participates in occupational safety and health training programs as directed.
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Monitors HVAC equipment as directed. Diagnoses and repairs or replaces major components as warranted. Helps prepare boilers and other equipment for annual inspections, maintenance activities, and/or shutdown.
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Performs routine preventive maintenance activities (e.g., lubricates moving parts, replaces filters, cleans equipment, adjusts/replaces belts, changes oil, prepares items for storage, etc.).
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Documents all injuries that require medical attention.
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Prepares and submits reports, records, and inventories as directed.
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Picks-up and delivers equipment, materials, and other supplies as directed.
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Assists other staff as needed to deal with unexpected or urgent situations.
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Monitors building conditions. Reports suspected problems and/or unsafe conditions (e.g., unusual odors, discolorations, noises, leaks, etc.).
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Anticipates and prepares for fire, health, and safety inspections. Monitors safety equipment (e.g., electrical, lighting, alarm systems, etc.) as directed. Maintains clear routes for emergency egress.
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AND GENERAL MAINTENANCE
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Takes appropriate action to protect district property. Responds to emergencies as needed.
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Helps manage district security. Directs visitors to the office.
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Reports vandalism, graffiti, equipment malfunctions, and other related concerns.
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Takes precautions to ensure safety. Monitors situations that may indicate a problem. Works with staff to manage or eliminate risk factors.
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Respects personal privacy. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
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Reports suspected child abuse and/or neglect to civil authorities as required by law.
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Participates in staff meetings and professional growth opportunities as directed.
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Strives to develop rapport and serves as a positive role model for others.
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Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
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Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.
Grounds Keeping Duties:
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Performs grounds keeping duties (e.g., mows grass, fertilizes, seeds, trims trees/shrubs, etc.). Maintains a pesticide log. Anticipates weather conditions. Recommends project priorities.
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Orders agronomic chemicals. Stocks replacement parts for ground keeping equipment.
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Maintains playground/recreation areas and practice fields. Lines fields. Prepares athletic fields according to the conference/league and state athletic association rules and regulations.
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Maintains parking lots (e.g., seals, paints lines, repairs, etc.).
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Performs snow removal operations (e.g., plowing, salting, ice removal, etc.).
Abilities The following personal characteristics and skills are important for the successful performance
Required: of assigned duties.
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Acknowledges personal accountability for decisions and conduct.
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Demonstrates professionalism and contributes to a positive work/learning environment.
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Effectively uses listening, observation, reading, verbal, nonverbal, and writing skills.
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Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
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Performs duties efficiently with limited supervision. Strives to meet deadlines.
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Reacts productively to interruptions and changing conditions.
Working To promote safety, employees are expected to exercise caution and comply with safety regulations
Conditions: and district policies/procedures when involved in the following situations/conditions.
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Balancing, bending, climbing, crouching, kneeling, reaching, and/or standing.
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Exposure to adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes.
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Exposure to air-borne particulates, chemical irritants, combustible materials, electrical hazards, equipment vibrations, noises, and odors. Exposure to wet and/or slippery surfaces.
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Exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases.
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Interactions with aggressive, disruptive, and/or unruly individuals.
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Operating and/or riding in a vehicle.
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Lifting, carrying, and moving work-related supplies/equipment.
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Traveling to meetings and work assignments.
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Working at various heights, in confined spaces, and/or in variable/diminished lighting.
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Working in proximity to moving mechanical parts.
Performance Job performance is evaluated according to policy provisions and contractual agreements adopted
Evaluation: by the Stow-Munroe Falls City School District Board of Education.
The Stow-Munroe Falls City School District is an equal opportunity employer. This document identifies typical job functions and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible work duties. Employee performance is evaluated according to board policy, administrative procedures and current contractual agreements.
