Looking for a job change? Do you enjoy interacting with students and amazing staff? If so, we have the jobs for you! Come be a part of the Meridian Public Schools family, and see what it means to be a Mustang! We are hiring for the following position:
Maintenance position - Full-Time
Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/Maintenance General
Location: Meridian Public Schools - Facilities
HOURS/CALENDAR: Starting as soon as possible (40 hours per week, 6:00a.m.-2:30p.m. with 30 minute unpaid lunch)
QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma, or equivalent. See Additional Duties and Responsibilities Below.
*** Regular and Reliable Attendance is an Essential Job Function ***
RATE OF PAY: Starting at $16.23-$17.10 per hour based on experience with Paid Time off, Paid Holidays, Medical Benefits, and State Retirement Plan.
Per Master Agreement between Meridian Board of Education and the Meridian-Michigan Education Support Personnel Assoc. for CGM/Maintenance.
NOTE: Any applicant recommended for hire for any position will be required to consent to a criminal history investigation and back assessment, if required by job description.
SUMMARY: The Maintenance personnel is responsible for the safety, security, and cleanliness of the building(s) and grounds, maintaining the school physical plant in a condition of operating excellence for full educational use at all times.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.
- Maintains excellent personal hygiene.
- Possesses and maintains an excellent attendance record.
- Works with standard chemicals.
- Snow removal.
- Changes light bulbs and repairs light fixtures.
- Checks the heating plant and related equipment for proper operation.
- Performs plumbing and mechanical repairs and maintenance within the building and grounds such as, but not limited to, leaky faucets or pipes, door and window hardware.
- Continually checks, corrects, or reports dangerous equipment conditions and potential hazards.
- Climbs ladders and works from scaffolding.
- Effectively communicates all operational needs to principals, staff, and the operations office.
- Makes necessary arrangements for events and activities.
- Performs a lead role with staff to communicate, organize, and carry out work orders, utilizing the work order system.
- Self-motivated, ability to work independently and efficiently.
- Other duties and tasks as assigned by the Director of Operations.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations must be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- Physical ability to perform assigned job duties.
- Pass back assessment.
- Ability to positively communicate with staff, students and community members.
- Must possess or acquire a CDL.
- Must possess or acquire a Commercial Pesticide Applicators license.
- Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.
- Possesses an expert working knowledge of building maintenance, mechanical functions, carpentry, roofing, electricity, refrigeration.
- Ability to work with computers.
- Utilize the work order and E-mail systems
- Demonstrated skill and ability to perform skilled trade's functions.
- Must be able to distinguish colors correctly.
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
- Performs a lead role with staff to positively communicate, organize, and carry out work orders.
Performs the following services, in a safe, efficient manner:
- carpentry
- plumbing
- glass and glazing
- roof repairs
- hardware
- wiring and electrical
- motors and switches
- grounds care and maintenance
- operate and maintain grounds equipment
- paint athletic fields
- painting
- HVAC repairs
- building control systems
- building alarm and access systems
- occasionally assigned custodial or bus driving duties
Language Skills:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before small groups of employees of organization.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram, or schedule form.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
- Valid driver's license with good driving record.
- CDL
- Commercial Pesticide Applicators license.
Other Skills and Abilities:
Ability to pass a district written and physical test. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
