Maintenance Worker

JOB TITLE: Maintenance Worker

EMPLOYMENT TERM: Annual

SUPERVISOR: Director of Maintenance

CLASSIFICATION: Classified

JOB SUMMARY

The rewards of a well-maintained building and environment provide a safe learning space for students and teachers. Parents, students, and staff appreciate the dedication of a maintenance worker who takes pride in making the community love being at a school. This amazing job has an impact on a quality education for every student every day!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A maintenance worker’s primary duty includes assisting the foreman with preventive maintenance, equipment repairs and other duties and to provide students with a safe, attractive and efficient place in which to learn, play and develop.

• Performs tasks to maintain buildings and equipment in safe and operable condition, such as making minor repairs to property as requested and other related tasks.
• Performs miscellaneous repairs and services as assigned.
• Installs, repairs and relocates heavy equipment as assigned.
• Makes minor plumbing and electrical repairs.
• Inspects equipment recommends repair or replacement action to Supervisor.
• Checks all building entrances/exits to ensure that they are clean and safe.
• Obtains equipment, tools and materials required for completion of assigned work.
• Prepares and maintains records to document work and repairs as requested.
• Ensures the grounds are clean, safe and usable by both guests and visitors alike.
• Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees, community members and vendors.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• One (1) year experience in a maintenance related field.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF

• Standard practices, methods and materials of assigned work.
• Read and interpret general documents such as employee handbooks and safety/training manuals.
• Write general correspondence and speak effectively with others.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measurement using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Interpret assortment of instructions furnished in variable forms.
• Reason to research and solve moderately complex issues with little or no assistance.

SKILLED IN

• Repairs of various nature.
• Communication.

CORE COMPETENTCIES
? Accountability ? Analytical Thinking ? Integrity ? Advocacy

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. The employee must use hands, arms and fingers to input data, handle, feel or reach; employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. such as boxes, supplies, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud and can vary in temperature. The nature of this position is fast-paced and may occasionally be thought of as stressful. Through interaction with the public and other district employees, the employee may encounter different scents.

ABOUT US
We have a great group of dedicated staff and hard-working students who work together to achieve academic success within in our district. Our campuses are located in Wittmann and Surprise, Arizona, where we value and invest in our local community.
Our Mission is to graduate all students with the knowledge, skills, attitudes and ethics necessary to succeed in the colleges or careers of their choice. Our Vision is to provide a quality education for every student, every day.

NOTICES
The statements in this job description describe the essential function and requirements as assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. Job descriptions are subject to change. Employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and extensive fingerprint and background check. Discrimination against an otherwise qualified individual with a disability or any individual by reason of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity gender expression, age, or national origin is prohibited. Efforts will be made in recruitment and employment to ensure equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons. NUSD is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the district office at (623) 250-7746 at least 3 days in advance.

WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT US
Our rural community offers a close-knit feel.
We offer job-embedded professional development and career pathways.
We have an exciting STEM program with amazing community partners.
Our University partners offer discounted tuition.
Discounted childcare is available for all employees.