Maintenance Worker
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MAINTENANCE WORKER (I, II, or III)District-WideMaintenance Worker II will perform all duties of the maintenance worker I, but will carryeither a plumbing certification, electrical certification, or both and will be able to performtasks related to those certifications.Maintenance Worker III will perform all duties of the maintenance worker I, but will holdan HVAC certification, and will be able to perform tasks related to that certification.BASIC FUNCTION:Performunskilled to semi-skilled maintenance, repair and construction of Districtbuildings and equipment; perform semi-skilled to skilled work in one or more of thebuilding maintenance trades; assist journey-level trades personnel as needed.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:Maintenance Worker I incumbents perform routine and unskilled to semi-skilledmaintenance and repair to buildings and equipment, assist maintenance personnel withmaintenance projects and work alone on less difficult projects or assignments.Maintenance Worker II incumbents perform a majority of duties at the semi-skilled toskilled level in one or more of the building maintenance trades, use independentjudgment in making decisions based on training, knowledge and experience and assistMaintenance Technicians with complex and major work projects.REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:- Assist in performing unskilled to semi-skilled maintenance, repair andconstruction of District buildings and equipment in one or more of the buildingmaintenance trades including locksmithing, carpentry, electrical, painting,plumbing, heating and air conditioning.- Assist journey-level trades workers and maintenance personnel with a variety ofmaintenance, repair and construction; perform independently on less difficultprojects 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 maintenanceprogram 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 and maintenance of gas and water lines, heatingand cooling equipment, electrical fixtures and outlets; replace broken toilet seats,flush valve diaphragms, seals and gaskets; clean clogged drains, stop leaks,adjust water pressure and clean work area upon completion of work.- Assist in the installation, repair and replacement of carpet, floor and ceiling tiles,repair blinds and shades; install dispensers and repair or install bathroom stalls.- Assist in making minor electrical and mechanical repairs on such equipment asvacuum cleaners, buffers, electric clocks, washing machines, dryers,refrigerators and other small appliances.- Prepare surfaces for painting, mix paints, finishes and other coatings and applyto equipment, buildings, furniture and District facility structures.- Assist in the construction of forms and metal work, pour concrete and performfinish work; perform masonry, repair and construction with brick and block.- Strip, wax and buff floors; wash windows; clean carpeted areas; sweep and washsidewalks and classrooms; dust rooms and furniture and perform a variety ofrelated custodial duties.- Maintain records of time, costs and materials needed in the maintenance andrepair of District equipment and facilities; prepare work orders for more difficultand complex repairs or larger work projects.- Operate a wide variety of tools and equipment including motor vehicles, forklift,key-cutting machine, electric cart, steam cleaner, grinder, stripper, waxer, buffer,carpet cleaner, power hand tools, saws and hand tools used in the buildingmaintenance trades.- Assist with other duties such as tree removal, assembling and moving furnitureand setting up chairs for events on and off campus.- Perform related duties as assigned.KNOWLEDGE OF:- Tools, equipment, methods and materials used in semi-skilled to skilledmaintenance 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.- Basic record-keeping techniques.- Health and safety regulations and procedures.- Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.- Proper lifting techniques.ABILITY TO:- Maintain regular and predictable attendance.- Perform semi-skilled to skilled work in the construction, renovation, maintenanceand repair of building, 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.- 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.- Understand and follow oral and written directions.- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.- Work cooperatively with others.- Meet schedules and timelines.- Observe health and safety regulations.- Lift heavy objects.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspectsthat this position classification must perform in carrying out essential jobfunctions.- Persons performing service in this position classification will exert 75 to 100pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.- Must have an adequate range of motion in the upper extremities.- This type of work may involve ascending and descending ladders, stairs,scaffolding, and ramps, and will involve walking or standing for extended periods.- Perceiving the nature of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, providingoral information, the manual dexterity to operate equipment and use hand tools,and handle and work with various materials and objects are important aspects ofthis job.- Exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by weather mayoccasionally be experienced.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a person with a disability toperform the essential functions of the job.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Maintenance I: Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificateor demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky Law andone year building and mechanical maintenance or operations experience.Maintenance II: Plumbing and/or Electrical CertificationMaintenance III: HVAC certificationThe statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level ofwork being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They arenot intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required ofpersonnel so assigned. Responsibilities and duties assigned are at thediscretion of the supervisor.