Position Purpose
Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds, to maintain school buildings and building and grounds in orderly, neat, safe and operable condition.
Essential Job Functions
- Performs tasks to keep school buildings and building and grounds in orderly, neat, and clean condition.
- Performs tasks to maintain buildings and grounds in safe and operable condition, such as making minor repairs to property as requested, clearing snow and ice, and related tasks.
- Inspects equipment and facilities, and recommends repair or replacement action to supervisor.
- Regulates heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide temperatures appropriate to the season and to ensure economical use of fuel, water, and electricity.
- Checks all building entrances/exits to ensure that they are working properly
- Opens and closes building and ensures that all doors and windows are closed and securely locked prior to leaving.
- Maintains motors and other mechanical equipment and ensures that such equipment receives scheduled servicing.
- Obtains equipment, tools and materials required for completion of assigned work.
- Maintains inventory of supplies, materials, equipment, and fuel, and places orders as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operations of maintenance tasks.
- Inspects equipment and facilities, and recommends repair or replacement action to supervisor.
- Assumes responsiblity for the safe condition of pipes, drains, and plumbing fixtures in the facilities.
- Assumes responsiblity for the proper maintenance of heating equipment in the facilities.
- Prepares and maintains records to document work and repairs as requested.
Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.
Equipment
Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including saws, drills, routers, planers, sanders, jointers, and stationary power equipment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of fundamental tools, materials, practices, maintenance, methods and procedures in the carpentry, plumbing, and electrical trades.
- Knowledge of building code conformance standards for carpentry, plumbing, electricity, electrical installation, and repair.
- Knowledge of occupational safety and health laws and regulations.
- Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with others.
- Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagrammatic form.
- Ability to describe orally or in writing maintenance or repair problems as needed.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
Safety Requirements
- Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used.
- Wears appropriate safety gear.
Travel Requirements
Frequent travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
- Ability to withstand heights and work in crawl spaces.
- Typical risks associated with using tools of the trade.
- Occasional strenuous physical work.
- Occasional work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
Qualifications Profile
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
- High School Diploma.
- Successful experience in building and grounds maintenance, and repair.
- Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.
- HVAC and/or Plumbing experience preferred.
- State of NJ, Department of Labor Boiler Operator License - Black Seal. If the applicant does not have the Black Seal upon hiring, he/she must obtain it within one year.
Interested candidates may contact Mr. Luis Valencia, Business Administrator at LValencia@Florence.K12.NJ.US