Skilled Labor

Yukon Public Schools•Yukon, OK

About The Position

The Skilled Labor is skilled in many areas of general facilities and equipment repair and maintenance. A specialized license in any one area is not required, generalized knowledge and ability in maintenance and construction work is expected. The Skilled Labor will at all times comply with local, state, and federal guidelines and best practices.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Career and Technical training or equivalent work experience required; industry specific certifications encouraged
English language skills; ability to effectively communicate with supervisors, students, and staff.
Ability to safely and effectively operate equipment used in industrial maintenance including cleaning equipment, common tools, motors, etc.
Organizational skills, basic mathematical skills, basic computer skills, and communication skills are an essential part of this job.
Possesses a general knowledge of common safety practices and working with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals.
Ability to climb a ladder; reach overhead; provide consistent force up to 50 pounds (e.g. raising cafeteria tables); regularly lift and carry objects up to 25 pounds; frequently lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds.
Expected to attend meetings, safety training, and workshops for the purpose of maintaining current knowledge of workplace practices, safety, and equipment.
The job generally requires 15% sitting, 60% walking, and 25% standing; includes significant lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, climbing, stooping, crouching, kneeling, and crawling.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule; may experience interruptions, inflexible deadlines, and changes to normal routines.
This job is performed under varying temperature conditions, to include summer heat and winter cold, as well as both indoor and outdoor work.

Responsibilities

Performs general plumbing, electrical, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) repairs to equipment and systems that do not require a specialized technician
Performs and completes a variety of carpentry tasks with quality workmanship to construct, maintain, repair, or modify buildings or facilities; tasks may include measuring and marking materials; repairing and replacing floors, roofs, wall sidings, or doors; installing partitions, walls, and doors; erecting scaffolding; and building wood structures.
Reads blueprints, sketches, and schematics to determine the necessary materials, equipment, tools, and methods.
Recommends additional departmental or contract staff when needed to complete projects and meet deadlines.
Safely and efficiently operates a variety of power and hand tools to complete jobs accurately and to specifications; such tools may include hammers, saws, drills, planers, and mortising machines.
Restores worksites to original condition by removing debris, scaffolding, and equipment used during the project and returning property, furnishings and equipment to proper location.
Develops and maintains records regarding time spent and materials used for specific jobs.
Provides status reports including the status of work projects, materials used, and hours spent performing labor to supervisor or other appropriate project lead.
Performs spot checks on equipment to ensure proper working condition; services tools and equipment as needed and returns damaged items for repair or replacement.
Follows standard safety precautions; adheres to operators instructions when using power tools; wears recommended protective equipment such as goggles, hearing protectors, and/or work gloves.
Inspects and identifies equipment or machines in need of repair.
Troubleshoots issues to determine necessary repairs.
Performs other related duties as assigned.