General Maintenance Worker
: Job Details :

Position Type:

Maintenance/Custodial/Maintenance General

Date Posted:

5/10/2023

Location:

Maint/Transportation Office

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Job Title: General Maintenance Worker

Reports to: Director of Operations/Principal Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Dept./School: Maintenance Date Revised: May 2023

Primary Purpose:

Perform general maintenance and repair of building structures and their mechanical, electrical, and sanitary systems throughout the district. Assist with maintenance of grounds.

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 (verbally)

* Ability to operate hand and power tools

* Ability to work independently

Experience:

* One-year experience in general building maintenance

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Maintenance and Repair

* 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.

* Inspect building exterior and interior, playground equipment, and grounds; perform maintenance and minor repairs.

* Detect and report needed major repairs on building structures and their systems, including lockers, furniture, and equipment.

* Complete repairs as requested on work orders or by maintenance foreman.

* Assist with mowing and detailing of district grounds.

* Assist with relocation of furnishings, such as desks, tables, chairs, file cabinets, etc.

* Move, install, assemble, and repair all school furniture and playground equipment as needed.

* Hang pictures, mirrors, blackboards, bulletin boards, projection screens, towel dispensers, soap dispensers, and other items as required.

* Install door and window assemblies and hardware, including window glass and screens.

* Install ceiling and flooring materials.

Driving

* Operate light truck to transport furniture and equipment throughout the district.

Safety

* Operate equipment and use tools following established safety procedures.

* Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.

* Correct unsafe conditions in the area and report any conditions that are not correctable to the supervisor immediately.

* Maintain tools and equipment and perform preventive maintenance as required.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Equipment Used:

Power tools (drill, saw, etc.), hand tools, welder (gas and electric air), concrete mixer, mower, weed trimmer, blower, edger, and garden tools.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Continual walking and standing; frequent heavy lifting and carrying; climbing, stooping, bending, kneeling, and reaching. Work outside and inside. Exposure to extreme temperatures, dust, fumes, and odors. Exposure to mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards. Work around moving objects or vehicles.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Employee Date

Supervisor/Administrator Date

GISD is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant's job qualifications, experience, and abilities.

The District Title IX Coordinator is Holly Lyon, Superintendent, 161 N. Welch St., Goliad, TX 77963; (361) ###-####.