FORT ZUMWALT SCHOOL DISTRICT SS214 

 

**An additional $2/hour is available for those who waive health coverage and are able to prove group creditable coverage elsewhere. 

 

JOB TITLE: Maintenance I 

 

REPORTS TO: Director of Facilities 

 

FLSA: Non-Exempt 

 

Note: Critical features of this job are described under the headings below. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

 

POSITION PURPOSE/SUMMARY 

To provide staff and students with an attractive, comfortable, and safe environment in which to work and learn. 

 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 

The Maintenance I employee shall demonstrate an aptitude for the successful performance of the tasks listed. 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES 

  1. Be assigned general maintenance responsibilities as needs dictate. General maintenance responsibilities include: 
  2. Grounds care, mowing, trimming, and policing grounds 
  3. Assemble classroom furniture and equipment 
  4. Interior and/or exterior painting 
  5. Replace light bulbs 
  6. Replace doorstops 
  7. Minor repair of furniture and equipment 
  8. Routine preventive maintenance on district equipment 
  9. Repair asphalt potholes on district driveways and parking lots 
  10. Make deliveries throughout the district, as needs dictate. (boxes, band equipment, etc.)
  11. Assist maintenance II and/or maintenance III employees with their maintenance projects as needs dictate.
  12. Perform record keeping and inventory to allow work orders to be completed in an accurate, efficient, economical, and quality manner. 
  13. Assist in loading and unloading of materials, equipment, and supplies from trucks. 

ADDITIONAL DUTIES 

  1. Maintain a neat, clean personal appearance and wear district uniforms at all times when performing maintenance duties. 
  2. Perform emergency repairs as needed. 
  3. He/she must have a valid chauffeur’s license or ability to obtain one within 1 month of employment and also maintain a good driving record. 
  4. Perform other duties as assigned by the maintenance foreman or his/her designee. 
  5. Possess the ability to effectively communicate verbally, and in written form, with administrators, staff, and the community as needed. 

MENTAL DEMANDS 

Ability to maintain confidentiality and have the ability to reason and make appropriate decisions. Must be able to work well under pressure and negotiate conflict situations as they arise. 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

While performing these duties, the employee is regularly required to reach, climb, bend, stand, and walk. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp and use tools and climb ladders, as well as to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk and hear. 

The employee must normally lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift, move, push, or pull up to 100 pounds.

 

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS 

The employee will occasionally work in conditions of extreme heat or cold. 

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT 

Employment will be on an at-will basis for 12 months with two weeks vacation, beginning July 1, or from the time of employment for the duration of the school year with prorated vacation and/or personal leave. Each maintenance employee will be provided a work calendar showing the specific daily work schedule of the employee. The work calendar may be modified by the Board of Education at any time, as needs dictate.

 

Eight and one-half hours (including a 30 minute non-paid lunch period) will constitute a workday. The Assistant Superintendent will establish a definite daily schedule. 

The yearly salary will be disbursed in twenty-four (24) equal payments. 

 

EVALUATION 

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of support staff personnel. 

 

Adopted: April 5, 1982

Revised: August 4, 1986, August 21, 1989, June 19, 2000, May 15, 2006, October 20, 2008, November 16, 2009, June 29, 2020