Classified - Maintenance Worker I - Middle School

Fremont Public Schools•Fremont, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Fremont Public Schools is hiring a Building Maintenance Worker I for its Maintenance and Custodial Department. This is varied, semi-skilled maintenance work involving tasks associated with building, electrical, and mechanical trades. The position is responsible for maintaining and repairing buildings, mechanical and electrical equipment, and fixtures throughout school buildings. Duties may also include custodial work, lawn maintenance, snow removal, and setting up or taking down seating. Work is performed independently under the direction of the Director of Facilities and is reviewed for compliance with standards during and after completion. The posting identifies the role as a middle school position and lists starting pay of $17.85–$19.71 per hour depending on experience, or $19.71–$21.76 per hour for bilingual English/Spanish candidates, depending on experience. The position starts as soon as available.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Knowledge of materials, methods, procedures, tools, and equipment used in building, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical trades.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions relevant to the assignment.
Skill in performing a variety of maintenance tasks and using and caring for tools, materials, and equipment used in the assigned trades.
Ability to estimate required materials and read, understand, and follow general instructions, specifications, sketches, and blueprints.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, faculty, and fellow workers.
Ability to lift and carry approximately 75 pounds.
Visual and auditory acuity for work functions and human relations skills.
Regular, dependable in-person attendance and ability to perform the identified tasks and physical requirements.
Valid Nebraska driver's license is listed as desired.

Nice To Haves

First Aid/CPR certification.
Experience in building repair and maintenance, including building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical trades.

Responsibilities

Perform basic carpentry, including building and repairing walls, hanging and adjusting doors, repairing roofs, windows, and furniture, pouring and finishing cement for drives and walks, and installing markerboards.
Install and maintain playground equipment and install and repair fencing.
Tend boilers and adjust, repair, or replace boiler controls, thermostats, radiator valves, steam traps, and other control and distribution devices.
Adjust controls and change filters on air-handling units.
Perform basic plumbing installation, repair, and maintenance; unclog and clean drains; and repair and adjust dishwashers, garbage disposals, water fountains, and other fixtures and equipment.
Perform basic electrical work, including repairing wiring, fixtures, fans, and other equipment.
Assist skilled maintenance workers with installation and repair work.
Perform general custodial services, lawn maintenance, snow removal, and seating setup and takedown as needed.
Transport needed equipment to schools or work sites.
Respond when called in for snow removal, building damage repairs, or other emergencies.
Perform related work as required.

Benefits

Paid single health insurance.
Paid dental insurance.
Paid family health insurance starting in the fourth year.
District-paid life insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
Paid vacation time.
Paid sick time.
Paid holidays.
Paid bereavement leave.
Enrollment in the Nebraska Public Employees Retirement System.
Additional life insurance, vision insurance, and AFLAC and Colonial Life supplemental policies, including short-term disability, are available at employee expense.