Maintenance I - Grounds

Cape Girardeau•Cape Girardeau, MO

About The Position

The Cape Girardeau Public School District is seeking qualified individuals to join our Maintenance team. The Maintenance I Worker is responsible for providing maintenance services as needed and/or assigned; assisting in a wide variety of maintenance activities; addressing immediate operational and/or safety concerns; assisting skilled trades; and ensuring that tools, materials and vehicles are maintained in good working order and are available at job site when needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to work on multiple projects at once
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
Demonstrate excellent organizational and planning skills; including ability to prioritize
Ability to work with others on multiple tasks/projects and complete assignments with specified deadlines
Ability to lead and offer guidance to others
Ability to work with a wide diversity of individuals
Ability to meet deadlines and to manage time appropriately
Ability to fix, clean, and otherwise maintain machinery that is used by the building

Nice To Haves

Experience in fixing machinery and equipment
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

Responsibilities

Plan and do all maintenance and repair work, maintaining a high standard of safety, cleanliness and efficiency.
Perform upkeep of grounds, mowing, weedeating, trimming and landscaping as required.
Performs building repair and preventive maintenance at all District facilities in areas, such as roof replacement and repair; glass replacement; masonry repair; interior and exterior finishes; and doors, windows and hardware; and playground equipment.
Repairs equipment and furnishings at all District facilities, such as inspection and repair of gymnasium equipment; repair of window shades, blinds and stage curtains; furniture repair and refinishing.
Performs site maintenance and repair work at all District facilities, such as snow removal, including operating truck-mounted snowplows and sanding equipment; concrete and asphalt repair; operating equipment to clean playgrounds and parking lots; flagpole/rope repair, lawn care and tree maintenance.
Performs remodel and construction work at all District facilities, such as new or replacement walls, floors and ceilings; installing sheetrock and paneling; plastering and painting; construct and/or install corkboards and bulletin boards; construct and/or install furniture, such as shelves, cabinets, counters and equipment; install playground equipment and fences.
Provides miscellaneous maintenance services at all District facilities, such as replace light bulbs and fluorescent tubes where scaffold is needed; remove graffiti from surfaces; deliver and/or move supplies, materials, furniture and equipment.
Responds to facility emergencies when needed.
Maintains assigned vehicles, tools, and equipment.
Makes recommendations for supplies and equipment to manager.
Works a revised schedule during emergency periods and substitutes for other Operational Services staff when necessary.
Shares responsibility for holiday, extended day and weekend activities.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors.