Maintenance Worker

AZTEC MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description

Maintenance Worker

Job Summary:

To perform maintenance work on district buildings and grounds to ensure a safe, efficient and exemplary environment for students and staff.

Reports to:

Maintenance Supervisor, Grounds Supervisor, and Deputy Superintendent of Operations

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of three years of experience
• Demonstrate communication skills
• Demonstrate public relations skills
• Minimum age of 18 years
• Ability to perform job responsibilities
• Valid New Mexico Driver’s License
• Must complete a fingerprint background check

Desired Qualifications:

• Three years of experience in the field
• Specialty/Certificate training (boiler, asbestos, electrical, plumbing, etc.)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow local, state and federal law, adhere to the State Public Education Department Regulations and follow Aztec School Board Policy
• Able to effectively diagnose problems with a variety of building systems using diagnostic equipment
• Advises the Maintenance Supervisor, Grounds Supervisor, and Deputy Superintendent of Operations on the condition of the school and site facilities by conducting regular inspections of those areas and reporting the results of the inspections with particular emphasis on needed repairs
• Operate safely and efficiently small and large equipment such as lawn mowers, weed-wackers, forklifts, tractors, backhoe, snowplows, etc.
• Operate safely and efficiently man lifts and use proper fall prevention equipment
• Follow all safety requirements, safety guidelines and safe work practices.
• Attend, participate in and lead department meetings as assigned
• Develop, perform and log preventative maintenance work for district buildings and grounds
• Complete assigned work orders in a timely manner
• Perform emergency maintenance repairs as needed
• Assist other Department personnel as needed
• Meet emergency situations in accordance with operating procedures
• Communicate effectively and professionally with students, employers, school staff, parents and the public
• Complete required reports in a timely and professional manner
• Successfully complete all training programs and all continuing education requirements in a timely and professional manner
• Coordinate the purchase of needed equipment and supplies with the Maintenance Supervisor and Grounds Supervisor
• Complete monthly roof inspections, may need to access the building roof using an extension ladder or roof hatch
• Keep grounds clean, mowed, and free of debris and weeds (prune trees, spray for bugs, mitigate other rodents, fertilize lawn, etc) with approval and guidance from Grounds Supervisor
• Repairs various items, systems and/or components (e.g. roofs, furniture, bleachers, fences, playground equipment, concrete walkways, air conditioning equipment, door locks, lockers, pipes, valves, fittings, clogged drains, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that items are available and in safe working condition
• Responds to emergency situations (e.g. broken/clogged pipes/drains, faucets, gutters, sprinkler heads, grease traps, fixtures, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns
• Maintains tools and/or equipment (e.g. hand and power tools, cafeteria and athletic equipment, heating and ventilation equipment, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of equipment in safe operating condition
• Paints walls, floors, woodwork and fixtures, using appropriate materials and tools
• Uses personal protective equipment, as appropriate
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Maintain good public relations within the school district and community
• Follows local, state, and OSHA regulations
• Reports all accidents and/or potential hazards to the Maintenance Supervisor, Grounds Supervisor, and Deputy Superintendent of Operations immediately, or as soon as reasonably possible
• Handle additional duties as assigned

Working Conditions:

• Ability to perform tasks quickly and efficiently and follow verbal directions
• Ability to work in wet, damp, dusty, pollen-filled and windy conditions
• Ability to work around congested areas
• Ability to perform assigned duties under adverse weather conditions
• Ability to maintain working relationship with a variety of personalities and temperaments amount other school personnel, students and public
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule around job responsibilities
• Ability to be mobile in a crowd
• Ability to wear protective gear as needed

Confidentiality:

Due to the sensitive nature of this position the highest degree of confidentiality is required.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to eligible individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Please see Qualifications

Communication and Language Skills

• Ability to read, interpret general accounting periodicals, journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to assist with the preparation of reports, correspondence, and grants.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of staff, students, peers and community.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts

Other Skills and Abilities

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Ability to use computers and other technology to accomplish job responsibilities
• Ability to perform tasks quickly and efficiently and follow verbal directions
• Ability to perform tasks quickly and efficiently and follow verbal directions
• Ability to work around congested areas
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule around job responsibilities
• Ability to be mobile in a crowd

Analytical and Reasoning Ability

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in written, verbal or diagram form, and deal with several abstract variables

Temperaments

• Ability to teach others, work with people, and influence people in their opinions, attitudes and judgments
• Ability to perform a variety of duties
• Ability to work with people who express conflicting opinions
• Ability to solve problems, make sound judgements, and reach conclusions
• Ability to express personal feelings professionally, and perform effectively under stress

Physical Attributes

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk or hear, and use hands to finger, handle, type or feel. This employee may occasionally sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee must possess and maintain a current driver’s license. The employee is frequently required to interact with the public and other staff.

Terms of Employment

Salary and work year to be in accord with the approved AMSD salary schedule.

Contract duration per district contract calendar

Evaluation annually

Evaluation

Performance of duty will be evaluated at least annually in accordance with the Aztec School Board Policy

Physical Rating Level

This position will require the employee to function at a “Medium” physical capacity as defined by Worker’s Compensation Statutes: “Medium” physical capacity indicates the ability to lift up to

50 pounds occasionally or up to 25 pounds frequently. For physical requirement details, contact

Aztec Municipal Schools.

Physical Requirement Details

Work Actions

Finger Dexterity

C

Sitting

F

Standing

F

Walking

F

Repetitive Motions

Hand

Right: F

Left: F

Both: F

Foot

Right: F

Left: F

Both: F

Grasping: Hand

Right: F

Left: F

Both: F

Fine Manipulation: Hand

Right: F

Left: F

Both: F

Use of Head and Neck

Static

F

Flexing

F

Rotating

F

Work Positions

Bending

F

Squatting

F

Crawling

R

Climbing

F

Reaching

F

Vision

C

Activities

Unprotected Heights

R

Driving Automotive

Equipment

R

Around Machinery

R

Temperature Extremes

R

Noise and Vibration

R

Hazards

R

Dust, Fumes, Odors, Chemicals

R

Balance and Coordination

R

Definitions:

R = Rarely = 1% to 9% of a 8 hour work day

O = Occasionally = 10% to 33% of a 8 hour work day

F = Frequently = 34% to 66% of a 8 hour work day

C = Continuously = 67% to 100% of a 8 hour work day

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work expected. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees in this job classification.