Utility Maintenance Position

Salisbury Township School District•Allentown, PA

About The Position

Salisbury Township School District is hiring a full-time Utility Maintenance employee to assist the Director of Facilities in maintaining a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean, and efficient environment for students and staff. The position combines custodial work, grounds care, snow removal, building and equipment upkeep, and assistance with preventative maintenance. The employee must work independently as well as effectively with a crew, communicate courteously with students, staff, families, vendors, and the public, and carry out oral and written instructions with minimal close supervision. The position is non-exempt and requires availability during normal business hours, punctuality, and the ability to work outside in various forms of inclement weather.

Requirements

A high school diploma is desired.
Valid driver's license.
Thorough knowledge and practical use of custodial procedures, equipment, and cleaning materials.
Basic knowledge of heating, ventilation, sanitation, and school-plant maintenance.
Ability to use landscaping equipment.
Maturity and ability to work with custodians, students, staff, parents, vendors, and the general public.
Physical and emotional stamina to work effectively as part of a crew performing custodial work.
Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions with minimal close supervision.
Ability to climb ladders and work at high elevations.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50 pounds, transport it 100 yards, and lift it to shoulder height.
Ability to reach overhead, access confined spaces, and stoop and bend to operate equipment.
Ability to communicate courteously with people, including upset or angry individuals, by telephone, in writing, and in person.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, technical and procedure manuals, and blueprints.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to plan, organize, and delegate tasks; handle multiple tasks; make timely decisions; and exercise good judgment and problem-solving skills.
Sound judgment, reasoning, and decision-making skills.
Leadership and management skills.
Technology skills to use maintenance software and communicate effectively.
Ability to work outside in various forms of inclement weather and in an environment with frequent interruptions and high levels of stress.

Responsibilities

Keep buildings and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas, neat and clean.
Regulate heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to maintain seasonally appropriate temperatures and economical utility use.
Shovel and plow walks, driveways, parking areas, and steps as appropriate.
Check daily that exit doors are open and panic bars are functioning during building occupancy.
Perform custodial duties, including sweeping, dusting, mopping, and vacuuming floors, stairs, and corridors.
Wax and buff floors as required.
Maintain clean and sanitary toilets and drinking fountains; replenish soap, toilet paper, and towel dispensers.
Clean chalkboards and erasers as needed.
Empty garbage and recyclable materials daily.
Clean routine equipment, including pencil sharpeners, soap dispensers, map racks, floor machines, and vacuums.
Help prepare school events by setting up or removing tables, chairs, furniture, flags, signs, and decorations.
Assist cafeteria staff with garbage removal, cleaning, mopping, and clearing loading platforms.
Maintain grounds by cutting grass, weeding, trimming trees, and removing paper and debris.
Perform miscellaneous work such as washing windows, changing light bulbs, and installing fixtures and equipment.
Request custodial supplies and equipment and evaluate their effectiveness with the Director of Facilities.
Check doors, roof hatches, and windows to help ensure building security.
Periodically inspect electrical installations for safe condition.
Report equipment malfunctions, building damage, and safety hazards.
Inspect building egress and ensure fire exits are clear and fire exit signs are operational.
Operate and clean HVAC systems, replacing filters and lubricating working parts where applicable and as assigned.
Assist the maintenance department with its preventative maintenance program.
Make minor building, furniture, and equipment repairs; report major repairs to the appropriate supervisor.
Paint as required.
Operate grounds and fleet equipment to support daily grounds care and snow removal.
Arrive on time for work and assigned special duties.
Be willing to cross-train on all aspects of school buildings and mechanical equipment.
Perform other duties assigned by the Director of Facilities, Assistant to the Director of Facilities, or Building Principals.