ROCKINGHAM COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Maintenance Worker	LOCATION: Various Schools within Division Home-base: Maintenance Department
	JOB CATEGORY: Classified
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director of Maintenance	PAY SCALE: Maintenance Worker
	FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK

Performs multi-craft work to maintain and repair physical structure of school buildings. May specialize in one of the journeyman’s areas: carpentry, plumbing, electrical or HVAC.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS

The minimum performance expectations include, but are not limited to, the following functions/tasks:

¨ Installs, repairs, and maintains machinery, plumbing, physical structure, and electrical wiring and fixtures of school buildings in accordance with blue-prints, manuals, building codes, and safety regulations, using handtools and carpenter's, electrician's and plumber's tools;

¨ Inspects machinery and mechanical equipment for defects;

¨ Installs, repairs, and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and other plumbing equipment, and opens clogged drains, using appropriate tools;

¨ Repairs or replaces electrical wiring and fixtures;

¨ Constructs and repairs partitions and other wooden structures, using saws, braces, bits, and appropriate materials and tools;

¨ Paints walls, floors, woodwork and fixtures, using appropriate materials and tools;

¨ Replaces and repairs brick and plaster walls, using appropriate materials and tools;

¨ Operates gas - or arc - welding equipment to join metal parts used to pair or fabricate equipment.

¨ Maintains a clean and safe work area;

¨ Observes and promotes safe work practices and procedures at all times;

¨ Uses and wears safety and/or protective equipment, as appropriate;

¨ Attends inservice training to develop and improve knowledge and skills of a proficient mechanic;

¨ Adheres to proper cleaning methods, storage, and proper care of equipment and supplies;

¨ Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities;

¨ Reports all accidents and/or potential hazards to the Director of Maintenance immediately, or as soon as reasonably possible;

¨ Complies with and supports school and division regulations and policies;

¨ Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities;

¨ Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Maintenance in accordance with school/division policies and practices.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Must meet one of the following:

Ability to follow oral and written directions. Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers, supervisor, administrators, and school-community members. Must be skilled in the performance of one or more trades.

Ability to master all described above – plus demonstrate consistent ability to perform a majority of trade skills needed in a given field. Have the ability to read and understand blueprints. Have the ability to read and comprehend technical manuals and troubleshoot and repair items. May include Apprentice level experience.

Ability to master all of the above – plus demonstrate ability to perform all trade skills needed in a given field. Have the ability to work independently in the performance of the job. May include Journeyman license.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited high school or General Education Certificate (GED).

MAINTENANCE WORKER

POSITION DESCRIPTION

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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidate must possess good moral character. Candidate must possess a valid Virginia driver’s license with the ability to obtain a commercial driver’s license. Candidate must be able meet the criteria to be on the RCPS approved drivers’ list.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS

Duties performed typically in, but not limited to the division maintenance department and in schools throughout the division. Frequent walking, standing, lifting, up to approximately 50 pounds, and occasional lifting of equipment weighing up to approximately 75 pounds may be required. Work is typically performed walking or standing. The environment also exposes the employee to potentially hazardous substances. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for diagnosing and repairing maintenance and mechanical problems; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise and hazards.

EVALUATION

The Director of Maintenance will evaluate performance on the ability and effectiveness in carrying out the above responsibilities.

School Board Approved

8/14/01