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Primary Purpose

·         Perform general maintenance and repair of building structures and their mechanical, electrical, and sanitary systems throughout district. Assist with maintenance of grounds.
·         Maintain safe and attractive grounds and landscaping for the district. Maintain athletic fields.

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:
None

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.

Grounds and Landscaping

7.              Mow and detail all district grounds, including athletic fields.

8.              Follow scheduled maintenance plan to care for lawns, trees, shrubs, and flowers by watering, pruning, fertilizing, mulching, caring for beds, and controlling weeds.

9.              Plant shrubs and vegetation.

10.          Assist with the preparation of athletic fields for games, including chalking fields.

11.          Collect and dispose of leaves, dirt, rubbish, and refuse from district facilities.

12.          Assist with the inspection, repair, and installation of sprinkler systems.

Safety

13.          Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing. Operate equipment and use tools according to established safety procedures. 

14.          Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.

15.          Maintain tools and equipment and perform preventive maintenance as required.

16.          Help keep vehicle, equipment, and tools in safe operating condition.

17.          Inspect and adjust tools and equipment for safety and efficiency and perform preventive maintenance as needed.

18.          Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety procedures. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing.

19.          Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

 

For additional information related to Supervisory Responsibilities, Attendance Requirements, and Mental Demands/ Physical Demands/ Environmental Factors, contact West ISD Human Resources Department at 254-981-2012.