Maintenance Specialist

School District of Washington • Missouri, WA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Maintenance Specialists assume responsibility for maintaining and assisting in the improvement of the District’s property including all school and ancillary buildings. Performing diagnostic activities, specialized repairs and/or upgrades, and operating District equipment including vehicles and specialized equipment is within the scope of these positions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent or higher
• Other areas of expertise, specifically with carpentry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance activities inside and outside of the District’s buildings and property.
• Complete various site projects, such as, electrical needs, plumbing projects, and other internal building maintenance.
• External property maintenance may include brush removal, tree trimming, fence and asphalt repairs and/or other specialized repair activities.
• Substitute for employee absence within the department as needed and/or as directed.
• Assist the maintenance staff with tasks such as, but not limited to HVAC, electrical projects, plumbing, and facility repairs as needed and/or directed.
• Perform general labor inside and outside the physical plant including handling materials and supplies, moving equipment, and operating power-driven equipment. This includes navigating ladders, lifts, and other maintenance equipment.
• Maintain an inventory of supplies and equipment with regular communication to inform the Maintenance Supervisor of needs in advance so as not to hinder the continued performance of building maintenance.
• Ability to utilize District technology as it relates to our work order systems.
• Drive District vehicles and equipment. A special license may be required.
• Assist with seasonal grounds work such as snow and ice removal, leaf removal, and general lawn and grounds care.
• Maintain facilities in accordance with state and local safety code requirements, Board of Education policies, and administrative procedures.
• Other related duties as assigned.
• Supervisory duties are limited to none, but could include identifying reportable events related to students and staff while assuming regular duties.
• Assist and/or respond in the case of an emergency.
• Complete training as needed/required.
• Maintain confidential nature of school related material.
• Set up/Attend events outside of the regular work day designed to bring the public into the school (events such as graduation, large activity or athletic events, etc.).

Benefits

• paid vacation annually
• 12 paid leave days awarded annually with opportunity of accumulation of days from fiscal year to fiscal year
• Matching defined benefit pension
• health insurance
• ancillary insurance options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED