Groundskeeper and Maintenance Helper

Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and reliable individual who would like to contract with our school district to provide groundskeeping and maintenance services. 

JOB TITLE: GROUNDSKEEPER & MAINTENANCE HELPER

                     8 hrs./day, 5 days/week, 12 mos./year 

REPORTS TO: Director of Maintenance/Transportation

JOB OBJECTIVE: To perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, repair, and improvement tasks that ensure school buildings, grounds, and equipment are safe, functional, and well-maintained. The General Maintenance employee supports a positive learning environment by assisting in the upkeep of district facilities and responding promptly to maintenance needs across all school sites.

NOTE: The lists below are not ranked in order of importance

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED
• Ability to work with other employees in a way that is cooperative and acceptable to administrators, as well as certified and classified employees.
• Ability to read, write, count and tabulate.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule.
• Ability to walk up and down stairs.
• Ability to climb up and down ladders.
• Ability to work in confined areas.
• Ability to recognize and to respond to emergencies quickly and calmly.
• Be clean and neat in appearance.
• Take pride in the position and the work.
• Promote the welfare and educational philosophy of the school district.
• An employment and or school record indicating stability, regular attendance, safety consciousness, cooperation and responsibility.
• Work safely, observe, and report any potential problems to supervisor or principal.

• Employee to attend training. The qualifications specified are to be construed as performance responsibilities, they are not meant to be an exhaustive list of all specific activities in which the person filling this position engages.  Rather the responsibilities are examples of typical tasks in which the person is involved on an ongoing basis.  They are considered basic job qualifications for any and all employees and new job applicants who want a position in general maintenance.

  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plumbing � to understand the basics of plumbing � sweat and fit pipes (all sizes), the hook up of plumbing utilities such as toilets, urinals, flush valves, etc. � to repair, replace, thread boiler steam and hot water pipes.  The replacing of steam and hot water boilers; electric or gas hot water tanks, forced air inside and outside units.  To repair or replace gas lines and thread gas lines.
• Carpentry � to be able to do basic carpenter work � hanging of doors, installation of locks, building of shelves, framing in, building vanities, etc.
• Electrical � to be able to do basic electrical work � running conduit and wire, to wire receptacles, outlets, lights and ballast, troubleshooting of motors and control panels.
• Masonry � to be able to plaster, drywall, tape, etc.
• Welding � to be able to weld, braze, solder, etc.
• To have knowledge of general maintenance work, roofing, tiling of floors, hanging of ceilings, glazing windows, replacing window glass, etc.
• Inspects, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs HVAC, refrigeration, kitchen/cafeteria, building, athletic, electrical, plumbing, playground equipment.
• Performs temporary emergency services on building break-ins, vandalism, and storm damage.
• Cleans and maintains trucks and tools.
• Performs ground tasks as assigned.
• Operate electrical and power tools.
• Assists other personnel in work assignments.
• Loads and unloads trucks.
• Performs snow and ice removal as needed.
• Take initiative to help others.
• Maintains a friendly and cooperative attitude.
• All prospective new employees must pass a general maintenance test, written and/or hands on, and pass a medical physical given by our doctors.

Exemplifies professionalism and fosters goodwill to enhance the district's public image.

• Makes contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy
• Contributes to an effective and positive work/learning environment.  Performs all assigned duties.
• Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers.  Functions as part of a cohesive team.
• Maintains a professional appearance.  Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
• Strives to develop rapport and serve as a positive role model for others.
• Encourages community participation in school-sponsored activities.
• Takes the initiative to perform routine tasks independently.

Maintains open/effective communications.

• Submits required paperwork on time.
• Provides prompt notification of personal delays or absences.
• Refers district policy interpretation questions to an appropriate administrator.
• Seeks clarification when directives/expectations are unclear.
• Uses active listening/problem-solving techniques. Respects diversity.  Resolves issues tactfully.

Take precautions to ensure safety.  Helps supervisors manage/eliminate risks.

• Maintains high standards for appropriate conduct.  Recognizes and responds to prevent aggressive behavior or harassment.  Complies with district procedures and state law when dealing with discrimination and suspected child abuse/neglect.

Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

• Helps implement workplace initiatives that advance district goals.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Safety is essential to job performance.  Employees must exercise caution and comply with standard safety regulations and district procedures when involved in the following situations:
• Balancing, bending, climbing, crouching, kneeling, reaching, or standing.
• Exposure to adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes.
• Exposure to air-borne particulates, chemicals, combustible materials, electrical hazards, equipment vibrations, noise, moving mechanical parts, odors and slippery surfaces.
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases.
• Interacting with aggressive, disruptive and/or unruly individuals.
• Lifting, carrying and moving work-related supplies/equipment.
• Operating and/or riding in a vehicle.
• Traveling to meetings and work assignments.
• Occasional travel, e.g., attending workshop outside of district
• Frequent repetitive hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, calculator, writing
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull various items up to a maximum of 50 pounds
   

Performance Evaluation:  Job performance is evaluated according to policy provisions and contractual agreements adopted by the Geneva Area City School District Board of Education.

The Geneva Area City School District Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer.  This job description identifies general responsibilities and is not a complete list of all duties performed.  This document is subject to change in response to student demographics, staffing factors, funding variables, modified operating procedures, and unforeseen events.