Maintenance

TITLE: Maintenance/Utility DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform basic cleaning duties to keep building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas neat and clean at all times. Assist, prepare and maintain sports turf and related facilities and equipment throughout the school grounds. Shovel, plow, and/or sand walks, driveways, parking areas, and steps, as appropriate. Inspect playground equipment and outdoor play areas as assigned. Wash all windows outside at least twice each year, and more frequently if needed. Keep the grounds free from rubbish and weeds. Perform such yard task as grass cutting, tree trimming, and the like, as necessary, to maintain the school grounds in a safe and attractive condition. Make such minor building repairs, as he/she is qualified for. Carry out scheduled cleaning duties and preventive maintenance on all buildings and building equipment. Be available to assist in other areas and with other custodians as needed. Assist in maintaining standards of building and site cleanliness to provide a healthy, safe, and attractive physical environment. Maintain a sense of pride in the areas of responsibility which are presented to the public. Follow established safety procedures at all times. Understand that an occasional need will arise to work a split shift or a weekend activity. Substitute as custodian if necessary. Assist in the maintenance of school equipment and facilities to support the educational program. Knowledge and application of preventive maintenance procedures. Move equipment and supplies as needed for the proper operation and maintenance of the school. Be directly responsible to the Facilities Manager, Superintendent, or principals. REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent. Experience in maintenance/custodian field. Positive attitude. Good health. Good attendance work record. Possess a valid State of Iowa driver's and/or chauffeur's license. Reliable Self-starter, ability to work alone. Be able to lift 50 pounds in the daily performance of the position and an occasional 50-70 pounds. Ability to work from/off a ladder/scaffold in order to change light bulbs, clean light fixtures, paint, clean walls, make minor repairs, etc. Mechanical aptitude for equipment operation. Compatibility Ability to complete assigned task/schedule successfully and in a timely manner. Ability to see what needs to be done and do it. Attend training as needed to maintain or receive certain maintence licenses. SUPERVISION: Position is supervised by the Facilities Manager/Principals/Superintendent. DAYS AND HOURS: Monday thru Friday hours: Typically 7:00 a.m to 3:30 pm. However this time is subject to change depending on the season and duties assigned. Subject to working weekends to cover scheduled events within the Settlement School as assigned. May be called in on emergency basis.