Primary Purpose:

Perform general maintenance and repair of building structures and their mechanical, electrical, and sanitary systems throughout district. Assist with maintenance of grounds by maintaining safe and attractive grounds and landscaping for the district, including athletic fields.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Clear and valid Texas driver’s license

 

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Knowledge of basic construction and routine maintenance and repair procedures

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to operate hand and power tools

Ability to operate power-driven equipment

Ability to work independently

 

Experience:

One year experience in general building maintenance and/or groundskeeping

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Maintenance and Repair

  1. Assist skilled workers with repair and maintenance of district facilities, including repairing woodwork; replacing electrical switches, fixtures, and motors; painting, repairing, and replacing plumbing fixtures and drainage systems; and replacing broken glass.
  2. Inspect building exterior and interior, playground equipment, and grounds; perform maintenance and minor repairs.
  3. Detect and report needed major repairs on building structures and their systems, including lockers, furniture, and equipment.
  4. Complete repairs as directed on work orders or by supervisor.
  5. Assist with mowing and detailing of district grounds.
  6. Move, install, assemble, and repair all school furniture and playground equipment as needed.

Grounds and Landscaping

  1. Mow and detail all district grounds, including athletic fields.
  2. Follow scheduled maintenance plan to care for lawns, trees, shrubs, and flowers by watering, pruning, fertilizing, mulching, caring for beds, and controlling weeds.
  3. Plant shrubs and vegetation.
  4. Assist with the preparation of athletic fields for games, including chalking fields.
  5. Collect and dispose of leaves, dirt, rubbish, and refuse from district facilities.
  6. Assist with the inspection, repair, and installation of sprinkler systems.

Safety

  1. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing. Operate equipment and use tools according to established safety procedures.
  2. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
  3. Maintain tools and equipment and perform preventive maintenance as required.
  4. Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety procedures.
  5. Help keep vehicle, equipment, and tools in safe operating condition.
  6. Inspect and adjust tools and equipment for safety and efficiency and perform preventive maintenance as needed.
  7. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Other

  1. Transport workers and equipment to work sites throughout the district.
  2. Respond to after-hour emergencies as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Garden tools, small hand tools, power tools, and measuring tools; light truck or van; heavy equipment including backhoe, tractor, grader; and power mower

Posture: Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; work in tiring and uncomfortable positions

Motion: Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders/scaffolding, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent driving

Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis

Environment: Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and materials, noise, vibration, and electrical hazards; work around machinery with moving parts; may work alone; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours; frequent districtwide travel; may be required to be on-call 24 hours a day.

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress

 

 

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.