General Maintenance Worker - Pender High School

POSITION TITLE: General Maintenance Worker

WORKING TITLE: Maintenance Worker

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: Maintenance @ Pender High School

LOCATION: Central Office and Pender High School

PAY GRADE: 57

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Principal at Pender High School

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday

WORK HOURS: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM; occasional evenings and weekends

MONTHS/YR: 12

POSITION PURPOSE

Perform entry level work associated with general maintenance and repairs for assigned equipment and facilities including plumbing, electrical, basic carpentry and other building systems

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions from supervisor or senior maintenance workers
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff
• Possess considerable knowledge of hand and power tools, materials and methods used in general maintenance work
• Knowledge of general carpentry and repair
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Able to work with other crafts when needed
• Ability to exercise caution and care in judgement
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and complete tasks
• Possess effective communication skills

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Related experience preferred
• Valid NC Driver’s License
• On the job training offered

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to the State of NC requirements

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to work flexible hours (evenings, weekends)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Troubleshoot issues to determine necessary repairs
• Complete work orders for scheduled maintenance tasks and special projects
• Plan repair work using building’s blueprints or equipment manual as needed
• Perform general repairs that do not require specialized technician. Examples may include repairing drywall, painting and repairing doors and other building fixtures, change light bulbs, lamps, 2’ & 4’ ceiling tiles
• Replace broken floor tiles (VCT)
• Perform routine maintenance on building systems
• Clean and assists with upkeep of the facilities
• Order supplies and materials needed for repairs and maintenance
• Deliver and pick up school furniture
• Perform minor building repairs
• Work without direct supervision
• Perform other related duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to work outdoors in weather conditions that range from hot and humid to cold
• Ability to work in air-conditioned buildings
• Ability to work off ladders, bend
• Ability to work at various heights (low to very high)
• Ability to lift and/or move heavy objects up to 50 pounds
• Ability to pull and/or push 100 pounds
• Ability to frequently kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, bend or crawl into awkward spaces
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must be able to work in office and public school environments, and come into direct contact with staff and students
• Ability to work in air conditioned buildings
• Ability to work outdoors in cold, hot and humid conditions
• Travel is required to schools and Central Services offices

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.

VERSION DATE(S): 01/2025