Job Title: Maintenance Employee
 
Department: Custodial/Maintenance
 
Education Level and Certification: High school degree or GED.  Custodial and maintenance experience preferred. Must maintain at all times during employment an unrestricted motor vehicle operator’s license and a satisfactory driving record that meets requirements of Board policy.
 
Reports To: Maintenance Manager
 

Performance Responsibilities and Job Tasks

1. Plan, oversee, complete construction/maintenance projects that the school would normally contract out to commercial companies.
2. Plan, oversee and complete routine maintenance in district buildings as assigned.
3. Make periodical checks of all plumbing, mechanical, electrical and structural components of all district buildings. Make repairs as needed.  Perform preventive maintenance.  Supervise contracting firms when doing repair work.
4. Maintain the buildings in the best of operating conditions.
5. Make recommendations for contracting commercial help when needed.
6. Assist in snow removal and grounds work when needed.
7. Plan, oversee and assist in making out of district trips for supplies, commodities, etc.
8. Inspect work performed to ensure that it meets specifications and established standards.
9. Investigate complaints about service and equipment, and take corrective action.
10. Coordinate activities with other departments to ensure that services are provided in an efficient and timely manner.
11. Check equipment to ensure that it is in working order.
12. Inspect and evaluate the physical condition of facilities to determine the type of work required.
13. Inventory stock to ensure that supplies and equipment are available in adequate amounts.
14. Confer with staff to resolve performance and personnel problems, and to discuss company policies.
15. Establish and implement operational standards and procedures for the departments supervised.
16. Recommend or arrange for additional services, such as painting, repair work, renovations, and the replacement of furnishings and equipment.
17. Recommend changes that could improve service and increase operational efficiency.
18. Adhere to the code of ethics of the District for non-certificated staff. The Head Custodian must serve as a positive role model for staff and students.
19. Perform other tasks or duties as assigned by the Superintendent, Principal or other supervisors.

Required Knowledge: The Maintenance Employee is to possess and effectively utilize knowledge in the following areas:

1. Mechanical—Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
2. Administration and Management—Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
3. Customer and Personal Service—Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
4. Psychology—Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
5. Public Safety and Security—Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
6. Chemistry—Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
7. Production and Processing—Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
8. Physics—Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical and electrical processes.
9. Engineering and Technology—Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
10. Education and Training—Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
11. English Language—Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Required Skills and Abilities: The Maintenance Employee is to possess and effectively utilize the following skills and abilities

1. Active Listening—Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
2. Speaking—Talking to others to convey information effectively. The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
3. Oral Comprehension and Listening—The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
4. Writing—Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
5. Written Comprehension—Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
6. Instructing—Teaching others how to do something.
7. Monitoring—Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
8. Active Learning—Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
9. Time Management—Managing one's own time and the time of others.
10. Critical Thinking—Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
11. Learning Strategies—Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
12. Management—Of Personnel Resources: Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job. Of Material Resources: Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work. Of Financial Resources: Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
13. Coordination—Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
14. Equipment Selection—Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
15. Service Orientation—Actively looking for ways to help people.
16. Social Perceptiveness—Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
17. Judgment and Decision Making—Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
18. Mathematics—Using mathematics to solve problems.
19. Persuasion—Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
20. Complex Problem Solving—Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
21. Problem Sensitivity—The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
22. Reasoning—Deductive: The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. Inductive: The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
23. Information Ordering—The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
24. Vision—Far and Near Vision: The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer) and to see details at a distance.
25. Negotiation—Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
26. Operation and Control—Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
27. Equipment Maintenance—Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

Work Activities: The Maintenance Employee is to perform the following work activities:

1. Getting Information—Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
2. Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others—Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. This includes conferring with other departmental heads to coordinate activities and directing and coordinating activities of workers or staff.
3. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material—Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. This includes inspecting facilities to determine repair or replacement needs.
4. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events—Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
5. Making Decisions and Solving Problems—Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. Resolving problems in educational settings.
6. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People—Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
7. Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others—Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. This includes resolving staff, student and public complaints, resolving or assisting workers to resolve work problems and resolving personnel problems or grievances.
8. Handling and Moving Objects—Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
9. Scheduling Work and Activities—Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. This includes scheduling employee work hours and making work assignments.
10. Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings—Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
11. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates—Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. This includes conducting or attending staff meetings.
12. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships—Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
13. Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information— estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. This includes estimating materials or labor requirements.
14. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards—Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. This includes overseeing work progress to verify safety or conformance to standards.
15. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work—Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
16. Assisting and Caring for Others—Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
17. Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates—Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. This includes assigning work to staff, establishing employee performance standards, monitoring worker performance, and orienting new employees.

Required Employee Characteristics: The Maintenance Employee is to possess and exhibit the following characteristics:

1. Cooperation—Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
2. Attention to Detail—Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
3. Dependability—Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
4. Integrity—Job requires being honest and ethical.
5. Concern for Others—Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
6. Self Control—Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
7. Stress Tolerance—Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
8. Adaptability/Flexibility—Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
9. Independence—Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
10. Initiative—Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.

Working Conditions

1. Inside offices and throughout the school building.
2. Exposure to weather conditions.
3. Exposure to chemicals and solvents.

Essential Functions: The essential functions of the Maintenance Employee position include: (1) regular, dependable attendance on the job; (2) the ability to perform the identified tasks and to possess and utilize the identified knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the identified work activities; and, (3) the ability to perform the following identified physical requirements: