Trades Helper - Maintenance
About The Position
The Trades Helper assists Maintenance and Operations (M&O) Department personnel in performing trade-related work. The position may assist in any trade area under direct or indirect supervision and, when assigned to a specific M&O department, may work as part of a crew under an assigned supervisor to complete repairs as directed by work orders or assignments. The employee must follow federal and state laws, district policies and procedures, manufacturer instructions, and established safety procedures. Attendance at the work site is required. The role requires working indoors and outdoors in varied weather and potentially hazardous conditions, with frequent districtwide travel and the ability to adapt to different schedules and hours.
Requirements
- High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) preferred.
- Ability to follow verbal and/or written instructions.
- Ability to read and understand instructions related to grounds, maintenance, vehicle maintenance and repair, and safety procedures.
- One year of experience in grounds, maintenance, equipment, and vehicle maintenance and repair, or related duties.
- Valid Texas or New Mexico driver's license.
- Must be insurable by the district's auto liability insurance carrier.
- Subject to the YISD drug and alcohol testing policy and regulation.
- Able to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds frequently.
- Able to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, on slippery and uneven surfaces, and with exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, and vibrations.
- Able to work alone or with a team, work irregular hours regularly and prolonged hours occasionally, and travel districtwide frequently.
- Able to adapt to shift schedules and/or hours other than those regularly assigned.
- Able to walk, stand, bend, reach, kneel, stoop, climb, lift, and carry for extended periods.
- Able to climb ladders up to 8 feet unassisted and higher with assistance.
- Able to work with pesticides, herbicides, and other potentially hazardous materials safely.
- May need to work on rooftops or other areas above ground.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED.
Responsibilities
- Assist personnel in any assigned trade area under direct or indirect supervision.
- Read, interpret, and follow manufacturers’ printed instructions for the use and repair of districtwide equipment.
- Maintain responsibility for an assigned vehicle and its inventory, materials, tools, and equipment; use safe operating procedures, request required maintenance and inspections, and keep vehicles, tools, equipment, and work areas clean and orderly.
- Load and unload tools and materials and safely operate tools, equipment, and machinery.
- Perform manual work necessary to complete assigned tasks, including general cleanup.
- When assigned to an M&O department, work as part of a crew under the assigned supervisor and complete repairs as directed by work orders or assignments.
- Cooperate with co-workers and routinely report issues, concerns, and necessary information to the immediate supervisor.
- Participate in professional development activities as required by the district.
- Follow established safety procedures and support district and department goals.
- Maintain a professional code of ethics and perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
