Building Maintenance - Full-time

BENNINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Building Maintenance (6:30am to 3:30pm)

REQUIREMENTS:

• Education Level:High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification: None required.
• Experience Desired: Previous experience working with manual labor such as HVAC, electrical, carpentry, plumbing, etc.

REPORTS TO: Director of District Operations and Transportation

SUPERVISES: None

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12-month position

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation and Support Services Personnel.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. To maintain, regulate, and operate heat, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, sewage and lighting systems to insure an economical usage and a comfortable environment for the students and staff.
2. Will provide the sanitary support necessary to the successful operation of the school area designated.
3. Shovel and sand entrances – daily if necessary.
4. Complies with all laws and procedures for storage and disposal of rubbish or waste.
5. Keeps the grounds free from rubbish.
6. Grounds keeping as needed.
7. Institutes and implements an on-going maintenance program to: Maintain a regular service schedule for all motors, filters, lighting and other mechanical equipment.
8. Moves furniture and equipment as directed by the school superintendent.
9. Conducts periodic inspections and tests electrical installations in school to insure their safe operation.
10. Maintains records and reports as directed by the superintendent of schools.
11. Will receive, store and control all custodial supplies.
12. Will perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, non-technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; planning and managing projects; preparing and maintaining accurate records; entering data accurately and efficiently; working effectively under strict timelines.

KNOWLEDGE required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: school district operations and philosophy; concepts of grammar and punctuation; knowledge of database management; ability to exercise independent judgment.

ABILITY is required to routinely gather, collate, and/or classify data and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing a variety of complex processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize specific, job- related equipment. In working with others, problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans.

Problem solving with data requires analysis based on organizational objectives; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; working as part of a team; working with constant and sustained interruptions; working with detailed information/data.

Benefits

Paid single health and dental coverage or option for cash in lieu, retirement, paid sick/vacation leave, life insurance and long- term disability insurance.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following demands:

1. regular, dependable in-person attendance on the job;
2. the ability to perform the identified tasks and to possess and utilize the identified knowledge, skills, and abilities, and to perform the identified work activities; and,
3. some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 60% sitting, 25% walking, and 15% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

EOE