Class B Maintenance

Chichester School District•Aston, PA

About The Position

Performs a variety of maintenance and repair work relating to one of the following trades: carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or environmental. The position maintains district buildings, grounds, athletic fields, and outdoor playing surfaces; completes general groundskeeping, snow removal, painting, patching, sealing, and minor equipment repairs; and assists Class A tradesmen in completing tasks efficiently and professionally. The employee follows safety requirements for handling and disposing of cleaning agents, universal precautions, personal protective equipment, and operation of power equipment. The position is located at all district buildings and is scheduled for 8 hours per day, 12 months per year. It reports to the Facilities Supervisor in conjunction with the Principal.

Requirements

Possess the qualifications of a general maintenance employee.
Demonstrate skills and knowledge of current trade laws through satisfactory completion of a trade test and current-law assessment conducted by a pre-selected testing method.
High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
Valid driver's license.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagram, blueprint, or schedule instructions.
Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and be cooperative, congenial, and service-oriented.
Must be able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including frequent lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting or moving of up to 100 pounds with assistance.

Nice To Haves

Trade or technical school certificate preferred.
Journeyman's experience in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Remove ice and snow from steps, entries, and sidewalks, including snow removal with and without tractors.
Keep grounds free of debris; trim hedges, shrubs, and trees; cut and trim grass; and keep entries, walks, and driveways free of grass clippings.
Cultivate and weed shrubbery beds, including interior courtyards, and remove weeds growing through fences and around hard-surfaced areas, including the track.
Sweep and clean courtyards, parking areas, walkways, steps, and other areas.
Remove branches, leaves, weeds, and garbage from the perimeter.
Secure buildings and storage sheds.
Maintain and lay out athletic fields, the track, and all outdoor playing surfaces.
Work with a variety of materials and hardware and maintain tools and equipment in working order.
Make minor repairs to lawnmowers, weed eaters, and similar equipment.
Dig ditches with hand and mechanical tools.
Paint and patch surfaces after properly preparing them; lay out and paint parking lanes, curbs, and fences; and patch and seal drives, play areas, and fences.
Assist Class A tradesmen in completing tasks efficiently and professionally.
Follow safety rules for handling and disposing of cleaning agents, including universal precautions and proper use of personal protective equipment.
Follow safety-equipment guidelines when operating power equipment.