Maintenance Workers

Douglas Unified School District•Douglas, AZ

About The Position

Performs routine and emergency repairs to district equipment and facilities. General areas of craftsmanship include, but are not limited to, carpentry and construction, masonry, electrical, plumbing, and/or vehicle maintenance.

Requirements

Knowledge of carpentry/construction, electrical, plumbing and/or building maintenance
Strong organizational skills and the ability to follow directions ad adhere to timelines
Ability to operate power tools, hand tools, test meters and other related equipment
Ability to perform manual tasks requiring moderate physical strength
Knowledge of modern methods, materials, and equipment used in maintenance and custodial work
Ability to recognize potential safety problems and to take steps to prevent hazards
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations
Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents and community members
Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws, district procedures and Board policies
Ability to handle confrontation and conflict without an emotional response
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Minimum of three years of training and experience in carpentry/construction, electrical, plumbing or building maintenance
Any equivalent combination of training, education and experience that meets minimum requirements

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of semi-skilled maintenance related activities; assists with assuring facilities are maintained in safe operation conditions.
Picks up, moves, transports, delivers, assembles and arrange various furniture, materials and equipment
Reports to department supervisor any repairs needed or equipment replacement required
Constructs and repairs wood structures, maintains walls and patches holes as needed, applies paint to buildings and facilities as needed
Assist journeyman level craft persons with maintenance repairs, equipment installation and remodeling projects related to various phases of carpentry, electrical, mechanical, and/or painting
Repairs wood and chain link fences
Repairs and replaces playground equipment
Replaces light bulbs, fluorescent tubes and ballasts
Paints walls and benches
Unclogs, repairs and replaces restricted plumbing fixtures
Operates and maintains a variety of tools and equipment including saws, drills and a variety of hand and power tools; cleans and cares for tools and equipment used on the job
May drive a vehicle in the course of completing assignments
Performs a variety of jobs that constitute physical labor
Assists with custodial, warehouse and mailroom activities when assigned, as needed
Properly uses maintenance equipment and chemicals; reads labels on chemicals and M.S.D.S. (Material Safety Data Sheets) to ensure safe use, storage and handling of all maintenance related chemicals
Demonstrates responsibility for the safety of others, and in the use of materials and equipment; follows safe work procedures; ensures proper safety precautions, regulations, and industrial hygiene practices are observed