Maintenance Worker (Full-Time)

Job description

Maintenance Worker

Starting pay is $16.50-$24.00/hour depending on experience, education and if bilingual in English and Spanish Job description attached Full Time - Benefits Eligible We offer a competitive benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Board Paid Basic Life and AD&D, Board Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) retirement plan, Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension plan, paid sick leave days, personal leave days and paid holidays. Voluntary benefits of Long-Term Disability Insurance and Additional Life Insurance.

MUNDELEIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 75

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Maintenance Worker

QUALIFICATIONS: 1. High school diploma or equivalent 2. Demonstrated knowledge of the basic principles of construction, electricity and plumbing 3. Current Illinois driver's license; commercial driver's license preferred 4. Certificate, license or other legal credentials as required 5. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable 6. A strong background in HVAC and/or construction practices is preferred.

REPORTS TO: Operations Manager

JOB GOAL: To maintain the physical school facilities in a condition of operating excellence so that all students in the district have a safe, clean, attractive, pleasant and smoothly functioning physical learning environment.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Makes routine electrical repairs and tests electrical installations periodically to ensure safety. 2. Makes routine plumbing repairs. 3. Inspects and maintains the heating, cooling and ventilation systems in the various buildings of the district. 4. Assumes responsibility for the daily opening and closing of facilities. 5. Inspects machines, engines and equipment, and maintains them in good working order. 6. Moves furniture and equipment as needed. 7. Assist custodians when necessary in some of their duties. 8. Inspects buildings and grounds, and makes recommendations to supervisor. 9. Performs various yard-keeping chores; fertilizing and spraying plants, shrubs and trees, and mows the lawn including trimming. 10.Plows and salts driveways, parking areas, walkways and playgrounds. 11. Shovels walks, driveways, parking areas and playgrounds. 12.Services machines and accessories, and repairs or replaces defective parts. 13.Operates grounds watering and spraying machines. 14.Orders materials as needed, and makes recommendations of supplies and materials for purchase. 15.Carpentry, erecting of walls, building cabinets and shelving. 16.Repair of doors, locks and panic hardware. 17.Painting interior and exterior of buildings. 18.Maintenance and repair of roofs, flat and shingled. 19.Repair of fire alarm and emergency lighting systems. 20.Available for overtime. 21.Uses positive verbal and non-verbal communication skills when working with district personnel and members of the community at all times. 22.Must possess basic computer knowledge for email and digital work orders and other software solutions as needed. 23.Perform those duties and tasks assigned by the supervisor as may be necessary and appropriate to provide the students with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean and efficient place in which to learn, play and develop.

EQUIPMENT USED: Hand Tools Tractors Scaffolding Herbicide/Pesticide Application Equipment Various Vehicles (from 6,000 lbs. G.V.W. to over 26,000 lbs. G.V.W.) Lawn Care Equipment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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 regularly required to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, reach, and twist. In addition:

1. Lower body strength to stand/walk throughout the day, or push lawn care equipment.

2. Upper body strength to lift 85 pounds and carry 100 feet, and move heavy loads using material handling equipment.

3. Climb various types of scaffolding and ladders somewhat frequently relative to other tasks.

4. Be alert at all times, and perform all duties in a prudent and safe manner.

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee regularly works indoors and outdoors. The employee must be able to meet deadlines within time constraints.

The noise level in the work environment varies from low to high. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions within the work environment. In addition:

1. Moderate exposure to weather extremes of minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit to positive 110 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Frequent exposure to various airborne particles of coal, sawdust, insulation, abrasives and common dust.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, and common fraction.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

EVALUATION:

Performance of the job will be evaluated in accordance with the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Services Personnel.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to keep regular schedules and perform special tasks as assigned. Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and board policies.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Twelve month position; must pass a criminal background check and a physical are required; this is a non-exempt position.

Worksite address

mundelein, IL, 60060, US

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