Job Details

Title: Maintenance Helper

Reports To:  Director of Operations

Employment Status: Twelve Month

General Description:

The Maintenance Helper will perform maintenance and custodial duties which relate to the school plant, school building, facilities, equipment, and grounds operation. This is an entry level maintenance position.

Qualifications:

1. High School diploma or equivalent
2. High moral character and good attendance record
3. Ability to demonstrate general knowledge regarding maintenance (Test to be administered)
4. Good physical health - Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs and not be afraid of heights or tunnels
5. Candidate must possess or obtain within 6 months certifications to drive a school bus including but not limited to: CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) with air-brake, P and S endorsements, CDL physical, and Driver Safety Education

Duties will include, but not be limited to the following:

1. Works individually or with maintenance personnel to repair and maintain all physical equipment, buildings, facilities, and grounds 
2. Recommend the purchase of necessary parts for maintenance or repairs to the maintenance staff and/or Director of Operations
3. As state, city, and township codes permit, perform maintenance or repair work in the areas of plumbing, heating, electrical, painting, and carpentry
4. Pass any required certification testing such as Drinking Water Operations/Testing and IPM (Integrated Pest Management)
5. Conducts periodical inspections of the buildings, grounds, and playgrounds to determine areas of needed repair; reports any problems to the maintenance staff and/or the Director of Operations
6. Performs summer and winter grounds work including but not limited to lawn mowing, weed trimming, raking, shoveling, ice-removal, snow plowing, and general exterior building and grounds cleaning; possess the ability and skills to safely operate this equipment such as, snow plow pick-up truck equipped with a clutch and manual transmission
7. Provides custodial support; cleans at the athletic field during football season to include, but not limited to, bathrooms, locker rooms, and stands
8. Must be able to work flexible hours as directed; snow plowing may include weekends, early mornings, and nights; custodial hours may include afternoons and working football games
9. Pack, move, and arrange furniture, supplies and parts as required throughout the district; heavy lifting may be required
10. Help unload trucks and receive, check, and store parts, tools, and supplies
11. Maintain a clean, neat, and safe work area; clean and maintains all shop equipment, tools, and work areas
12. Will be required to fill in as a substitute school bus driver when needed and as directed by the Director of Operations or Operations Coordinator.
13. Follows and assists in the promotion of good safety practices and procedures; reports injuries to the Director of Operations
14. Assists in the upkeep of good records for all maintenance, service and repairs completed throughout the district
15. Complete paperwork as required by the Director of Operations or other District administration
16. Cooperates with other personnel and staff
17. Maintains a neat and professional appearance
18. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as found appropriate and acceptable to the Board of Education, the Superintendent, and the Director of Operations