Crewperson 4, Building Finishes

Wichita Public Schools•Wichita, KS

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Building Repair crewperson is directly responsible to the Supervisor. This role requires exceptional knowledge and remarkable skills in the designated job area, with the ability to carry out assignments and perform excellent quality work with minimum supervision. The employee must demonstrate outstanding qualities in efficiency, initiative, and dependability when completing various tasks. Employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours unless approved leave is granted. Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee's supervisor or building administrator. All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of USD 259 and is appropriate for their position. The employee must demonstrate the ability to use various equipment assigned to the position as needed, including iPads, basic office equipment, and hand tools of the trade and related power equipment. Travel between schools and to central offices will be required. The position may require working indoors in extreme heat or cold and outdoors in inclement weather conditions, and may involve working in confined or high spaces. Some strenuous physical work is expected, and the employee must be able to work productively in stressful situations. The daily schedule may fluctuate to accommodate deadlines and delivery of services. Exposure to dust, odor, fumes, and chemicals is possible. The role requires the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, perform as an effective team player, and plan, organize, make decisions, and prioritize work. Basic computer proficiency and the ability to use Microsoft Word and Outlook are necessary. A professional manner, positive attitude, attention to detail, good judgment, and a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality are expected. Knowledge of the company's mission, purpose, and goals is important. Knowledge of various types of materials and procedures used in the trade is essential. The employee will work under the direct supervision of the department supervisor and must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs, maintaining a positive attitude. The employee must perform work in a safe manner and report any hazardous conditions, cooperate with other employees, and be willing to be trained in all phases of assignments to increase skills and qualify for advancement. A strong work ethic oriented toward efficiency and customer service is required. The employee must maintain appropriate licenses and certifications, including a valid Kansas driver's license. Superior knowledge of procedures, materials, and equipment utilized in the designated area, along with good workmanship, planning, and leadership, is expected. The employee must support organizational goals and the mission of the School Service Center and the district. Attendance at required meetings and in-services is mandatory. The role involves learning and performing a variety of tasks, including floor tile repair/replacement, ceiling repair/replacement, framing, door and jamb installation, ceramic and quarry tile replacement/repair, plaster repair, sheetrock installation/finish, and proficient use of leveling devices. Mandatory snow removal is also a responsibility. Good quality workmanship, planning, and self-motivation are expected, and the employee must be willing to learn from other crew members.

Requirements

Ability to perform all tasks and work the hours required
Ability to work indoors in extreme heat or cold and outdoors in inclement weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, or snow
Ability to wear proper safety equipment as required while performing the various tasks required for this position
Ability to work overtime on short notice may be required
Work in standard office, shop and school building environments
Ability to work in confined or high spaces; some strenuous physical work
Ability to work productively in stressful situations
Daily schedule may fluctuate to accommodate deadlines and delivery of services
Limited (0-1 hour): Sitting, operating foot controls, and lying down (back, side, front)
Occasional (1-3 hours):Below the waist reaching, overhead reaching, climbing/balancing (stairs, ladders other), bending at the waist, kneeling, crouching (squatting), and fine finger manipulation
Frequent (3-6 hours): Waist to shoulder reaching, standing, walking, rotation of head/neck, flexion (head bend down and head bend back), twisting at the waist, crawling, forceful gripping, repetitive motion( multiple manipulation of same muscle group), and low impact vibratory tools ( drilling/sanding)
Constant (6-8 hours): Total reaching, handling and grasping
Exposure to: dust, odor, fumes, and chemicals (solvents, adhesives, contact cement, mastic remover, saw dust, caulking, paint, glue, brush wash, asbestos and acrylic sealant
Ability to communicate both verbally and written in order to communicate with others inside and outside of the organization for the purpose of giving and obtaining information
Ability to communicate effectively with a Supervisor when their discretion is needed
Ability to perform as an effective team player
Ability to plan, organize, make decisions and prioritize work to meet the daily demands of the building
Basic computer proficiency and the ability to effectively use Microsoft Word and Outlook
Exhibit a professional manner and a positive attitude
Must be detail oriented
Use good judgment to make decisions on recurring assignments
Display a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality
Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance
Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them
Knowledge of various types of materials and procedures used in the area of trade is essential
Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors
Will work under the direct supervision of the department supervisor in order to complete day to day tasks
Will work with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy
Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues
Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service
A High School Diploma or GED is preferred.
Asbestos class 1 license is required (class to be provided by the District).
Must be able to wear a respirator
Maintain a valid Kansas driver's license at all times throughout employment
Second and/or third shift is required approximately from August through May.

Nice To Haves

Possess exceptional knowledge and demonstrate remarkable skills in the designated job area.
Ability to carry out assignments and perform excellent quality work with minimum supervision.
Demonstrate outstanding qualities in efficiency, initiative and dependability when completing various tasks.
Assist with additional duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
Ability to use iPads in addition to basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machine.
Employees must always comply with WPS guidelines for equipment use.
Use hand tools of trade and related power equipment.
Other tools that may be used include but are not limited to hand tools, clamps, shop-vac, table saw, power tools, tape measures, band saws, belt sanders, radial saws, genie lifts, ladders, tile rollers, dolly, floor jacks, tile saws, brick saws, mason mixers and scaffolds.
Travel between schools and to central offices will be required.
Class to be provided by the District.

Responsibilities

Perform work in a safe manner and report any hazardous conditions
Assist in maintaining good public relations, being cognizant that a Crewperson represents both the Facilities Division and the Wichita Public Schools
Cooperate with other employees and maintain good public relations inside and outside his/her assignment
Willingness to be trained in all phases of assignments and increase his/her skills, thus, qualifying for advancement
Possess a work ethic that is strongly oriented toward both efficiency and customer service
Maintain appropriate licenses and certifications including a valid Kansas driver's license at all times throughout employment
Possess superior knowledge of procedures, materials and equipment utilized in the designated area while displaying good workmanship, planning, and leadership
Support the organizational goals, the mission of the School Service Center and the district
Work cooperatively with others and assist in maintaining open lines of communication
Work directly or indirectly under the Supervisor
Daily schedule may fluctuate to accommodate deadlines and delivery of services
Attendance at required meetings and in-services
Learn and perform a variety of tasks which include but are not limited to: floor tile repair/replacement, repair/replacement of T bar ceilings, 12x12 glue up and all other types of ceilings, install wood or metal stud framing, install wood or metal doors and jambs, ceramic and quarry tile replacement/repair, all types of plaster repair, sheetrock installation/finish ready for paint, proficient in the use of some intricate leveling devices.
Perform mandatory snow removal.
Display good quality workmanship, planning and self-motivation
Must be willing to learn from other crew members
Perform work in a safe manner and report any hazardous conditions