Job Title:          General Maintenance Worker                          Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt    

Reports to:     Coordinator of Facilities                            

Dept./School:   Maintenance

Primary Purpose:
Move equipment and furniture around the district.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Clear and valid Texas driver’s license

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to communicate effectively (verbally)
Ability to operate hand and power tools
Ability to work independently

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. Move, install, assemble, and repair all school furniture and playground equipment as needed.
 
Safety
7. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing. Operate equipment and use tools according to established safety procedures.
8. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
9. Maintain tools and equipment and perform preventive maintenance as required.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Small hand tools, power tools, and measuring tools; light truck or van
Posture: Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
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
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress