General Maintenance Worker (INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY)

Donna Independent School District•Donna, TX

About The Position

The General Maintenance Worker performs general maintenance and repairs on building structures and their mechanical, chemical, and sanitary systems throughout the district, and assists with grounds maintenance. The role supports skilled workers, inspects facilities and grounds, completes work-order repairs, operates tools and equipment, and helps move, install, assemble, and repair school furnishings and playground equipment. The position also includes transporting furniture and equipment, following safety procedures, maintaining tools, participating in training and assigned events, and performing other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, one year of general building maintenance experience, and a valid Texas driver's license. The employee should have basic construction and routine maintenance knowledge, be able to operate a range of power and hand tools and grounds equipment, and work independently. Regular attendance is required. Work takes place indoors and outdoors and may involve extreme temperatures, dust, fumes, odors, hazards, moving objects or vehicles, and moderate to occasionally loud noise.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of experience in general building maintenance.
Valid Texas driver's license.
Knowledge of basic construction and routine maintenance and repair procedures.
Working knowledge of and ability to operate power tools, hand tools, a gas and electric air welder, concrete mixer, mower, weed trimmer, blower, edger, and garden tools.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to perform duties with awareness of district requirements and Board of Education policies.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts and apply basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-form instructions.
Regular attendance is required.
Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.

Responsibilities

Assist skilled workers with repairs and maintenance of district facilities, including woodwork, electrical switches, fixtures and motors, painting, plumbing fixtures and drainage systems, and broken glass.
Inspect building interiors and exteriors, playground equipment, and grounds, and perform maintenance and minor repairs.
Detect and report major repair needs involving building structures and systems, lockers, furniture, and equipment.
Operate tools and mechanical and electrical equipment needed to complete work duties.
Complete repairs requested through work orders.
Assist with mowing and detailing district grounds.
Assist with relocating furnishings such as desks, tables, chairs, and file cabinets.
Move, install, assemble, and repair school furniture and playground equipment as needed.
Hang pictures, mirrors, blackboards, bulletin boards, projection screens, towel dispensers, soap dispensers, and other requested items.
Install door and window assemblies and hardware, including window glass and screens.
Install ceiling and flooring materials.
Operate a light truck to transport furniture and equipment throughout the district.
Operate equipment and use tools according to established safety procedures; correct unsafe conditions and report conditions that cannot be corrected to the supervisor.
Maintain tools and equipment and perform preventive maintenance as required.
Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
Exercise professional judgment in absences and be punctual to work, meetings, and appointments.
Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.