Maintenance Worker

MAINTENANCE WORKER (I, II, or III)

District-Wide

Maintenance Worker II will perform all duties of the maintenance worker I, but will carry
either a plumbing certification, electrical certification, or both and will be able to perform
tasks related to those certifications.

Maintenance Worker III will perform all duties of the maintenance worker I, but will hold
an HVAC certification, and will be able to perform tasks related to that certification.

BASIC FUNCTION:
Perform unskilled to semi-skilled maintenance, repair and construction of District
buildings and equipment; perform semi-skilled to skilled work in one or more of the
building maintenance trades; assist journey-level trades personnel as needed.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Maintenance Worker I incumbents perform routine and unskilled to semi-skilled
maintenance and repair to buildings and equipment, assist maintenance personnel with
maintenance projects and work alone on less difficult projects or assignments.
Maintenance Worker II incumbents perform a majority of duties at the semi-skilled to
skilled level in one or more of the building maintenance trades, use independent
judgment in making decisions based on training, knowledge and experience and assist
Maintenance Technicians with complex and major work projects.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
- Assist in performing unskilled to semi-skilled maintenance, repair and
construction of District buildings and equipment in one or more of the building
maintenance trades including locksmithing, carpentry, electrical, painting,
plumbing, heating and air conditioning.
- Assist journey-level trades workers and maintenance personnel with a variety of
maintenance, repair and construction; perform independently on less difficult
projects and assignments as assigned.
- Assist locksmith to install, adjust, repair and replace locks and door hardware;
inspect locks for proper operation and implement a preventive maintenance
program for locking mechanisms, panic bars, door closures and other hardware;
re-key and re-pin locks as needed and maintain related charts and records.
- Assist in the construction, installation and maintenance of roofs, furniture, fences,
bookshelves, cabinets, shelving, chalkboards and bulletin boards.

- Assist in the installation, repair and maintenance of gas and water lines, heating
and cooling equipment, electrical fixtures and outlets; replace broken toilet seats,
flush valve diaphragms, seals and gaskets; clean clogged drains, stop leaks,
adjust water pressure and clean work area upon completion of work.
- Assist in the installation, repair and replacement of carpet, floor and ceiling tiles,
repair blinds and shades; install dispensers and repair or install bathroom stalls.
- Assist in making minor electrical and mechanical repairs on such equipment as
vacuum cleaners, buffers, electric clocks, washing machines, dryers,
refrigerators and other small appliances.
- Prepare surfaces for painting, mix paints, finishes and other coatings and apply
to equipment, buildings, furniture and District facility structures.
- Assist in the construction of forms and metal work, pour concrete and perform
finish work; perform masonry, repair and construction with brick and block.
- Strip, wax and buff floors; wash windows; clean carpeted areas; sweep and wash
sidewalks and classrooms; dust rooms and furniture and perform a variety of
related custodial duties.
- Maintain records of time, costs and materials needed in the maintenance and
repair of District equipment and facilities; prepare work orders for more difficult
and complex repairs or larger work projects.
- Operate a wide variety of tools and equipment including motor vehicles, forklift,
key-cutting machine, electric cart, steam cleaner, grinder, stripper, waxer, buffer,
carpet cleaner, power hand tools, saws and hand tools used in the building
maintenance trades.
- Assist with other duties such as tree removal, assembling and moving furniture
and setting up chairs for events on and off campus.
- Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Tools, equipment, methods and materials used in semi-skilled to skilled
maintenance in at least one of the building maintenance and construction trades.
- Operation and use of hand and power tools and equipment.
- Requirements of maintaining buildings and facilities in good repair.
- Requirements of maintaining school buildings in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
- Cleaning equipment, tools, materials and supplies used in custodial work.
- Basic record-keeping techniques.
- Health and safety regulations and procedures.
- Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
- Proper lifting techniques.

ABILITY TO:
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
- Perform semi-skilled to skilled work in the construction, renovation, maintenance
and repair of building, facilities and furniture.
- Operate basic maintenance tools and equipment..
- Assist skilled personnel in the maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities.
- Use common cleaning equipment and supplies safely and efficiently.
- Move and arrange furniture and equipment for meetings and special events.
- Observe and report safety hazards and need for maintenance and repair.
- Maintain routine records related to work performed.

- Understand and follow oral and written directions.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Work cooperatively with others.
- Meet schedules and timelines.
- Observe health and safety regulations.
- Lift heavy objects.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects
that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job
functions.
- Persons performing service in this position classification will exert 75 to 100
pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
- Must have an adequate range of motion in the upper extremities.
- This type of work may involve ascending and descending ladders, stairs,
scaffolding, and ramps, and will involve walking or standing for extended periods.
- Perceiving the nature of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, providing
oral information, the manual dexterity to operate equipment and use hand tools,
and handle and work with various materials and objects are important aspects of
this job.
- Exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by weather may
occasionally be experienced.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a person with a disability to
perform the essential functions of the job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Maintenance I: Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate
or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky Law and
one year building and mechanical maintenance or operations experience.

Maintenance II: Plumbing and/or Electrical Certification

Maintenance III: HVAC certification

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of
work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are
not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of
personnel so assigned. Responsibilities and duties assigned are at the
discretion of the supervisor.