Maintenance Worker I

Nogales USD•Nogales, AZ

About The Position

The Maintenance Worker I maintains facilities for students, staff, and the public in safe operating condition, maintains a preventive maintenance program, and performs skilled maintenance to address immediate operational and safety concerns. The position reports to the Support Services Director and Lead Maintenance Supervisor. The role inspects buildings, grounds, playground equipment, systems, and their components for safety, cleanliness, and needed repairs; installs facility components and equipment; maintains tools and equipment; and repairs a range of building, electrical, plumbing, heating, cooling, and kitchen equipment. The employee may also drive to transport students for instructional purposes when needed and responds to emergencies to address immediate safety concerns. The position also assembles furniture and equipment, assists other personnel with installation tasks, coordinates with administration and other trades, designs maintenance systems or projects, prepares documentation, requests supplies and equipment and related quotations, and transports materials to job sites. Work is performed under limited supervision using standardized practices and methods, with responsibility for providing information or advice and operating within a defined budget. The work environment may involve temperature extremes and hazardous conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Job-related experience is required.
Ability to adhere to safety practices and operate equipment used in maintenance and repair.
Knowledge of construction procedures, maintenance and repair procedures, hand tools, and safety practices and procedures.
Ability to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and ratios; read manuals; write documents in prescribed formats; present information; and solve practical problems.
Ability to schedule activities or meetings, collate data, and consider multiple factors when using equipment.
Ability to work with others and with job-related data, follow defined processes, and operate job-related equipment using standardized methods.
Mechanical aptitude.
Clean motor vehicle record.
Criminal justice and CDL license to operate a bus.
Fingerprint/background clearance.

Responsibilities

Inspect facilities, systems, building interiors and exteriors, playground equipment, and grounds to ensure safety and cleanliness and identify repairs.
Install system components, playground, classroom, and office equipment, and facility components such as doors, windows, ceilings, flooring, and lighting.
Maintain tools and equipment so they remain available and safe to use.
Repair items and systems including woodwork, electrical switches, fixtures and motors, plumbing, drainage, glass, air-conditioning and heating equipment, ovens, steamers, ice machines, refrigerators, and other kitchen equipment.
Drive to transport students for instructional purposes when needed.
Respond to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns.
Assemble furniture and equipment such as desks, tables, chairs, and file cabinets.
Assist other personnel with tasks such as hanging pictures, mirrors, boards, projection screens, and towel dispensers.
Coordinate with administration and other trades to complete projects and work orders efficiently.
Design systems or projects to meet maintenance and facility needs.
Prepare documentation to provide written support or convey information.
Request equipment and supplies to maintain inventory and ensure availability.
Request quotations to obtain cost information and support purchasing and securing items.
Transport tools, equipment, supplies, furniture, and other materials to job sites.