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Tarkington Independent School District

General Maintenance Worker (122)

Job Posting

Job Details

TitleGeneral Maintenance Worker
Posting ID122
Description

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Clear and valid Texas driver’s license

 

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Knowledge of basic construction and routine maintenance and repair procedures

Ability to communicate effectively (verbally)

Ability to operate hand and power tools

Ability to work independently

 

Experience:

One year experience in general building maintenance

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Maintenance and Repair

  1. Assist skilled workers with repair and maintenance of district facilities, including repairing woodwork; replacing electrical switches, fixtures, and motors; painting, repairing, and replacing plumbing fixtures and drainage systems; and replacing broken glass.
  2. Inspect building exterior and interior, playground equipment, and grounds; perform maintenance and minor repairs.
  3. Detect and report needed major repairs on building structures and their systems, including lockers, furniture, and equipment.
  4. Complete repairs as directed on work orders or by maintenance foreman.
  5. Assist with mowing and detailing of district grounds.
  6. Move, install, assemble, and repair all school furniture and playground equipment as needed.
  7. Hang pictures, mirrors, blackboards, bulletin boards, projection screens, towel dispensers, soap dispensers, and other items as required.
  8. Install door and window assemblies and hardware, including window glass and screens.
  9. Install ceiling and flooring materials.

Driving

  1. Operate light truck to transport furniture and equipment throughout district.

Safety

  1. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing. Operate equipment and use tools according to established safety procedures.
  2. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
  3. Maintain tools and equipment and perform preventive maintenance as required.

Other

  1. Maintain confidentiality
  2. Maintain positive and effective communications and relationships with supervisors and colleagues.
  3. Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

 

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Small hand tools, power tools, and measuring tools; light truck or van

Posture: Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders/scaffolding, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent driving

Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis

Environment: Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and materials, noise, vibration, and electrical hazards; work around machinery with moving parts; may work alone; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours; frequent districtwide travel

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress

Shift TypeFull-Time
Salary RangePer Month
LocationMaintenance

Applications Accepted

Start Date02/01/2019