Job Description

DEPARTMENT: Construction & Facilities

WORK YEAR: 12 Months

SALARY SCHEDULE: Education Support Professional

The Building Maintenance Worker maintains the physical integrity of facilities by performing custodial, groundskeeper, semi-skilled building maintenance, and repair duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs general campus, buildings, grounds, and custodial maintenance and repairs to include replacing light bulbs, resetting tripped breakers, repairing chairs, desks, tables, clearing clogged plumbing and drains, painting classrooms and other areas, and collecting and removing trash.
• Checks and monitors heating and cooling units to ensure they are working properly; contacts HVAC mechanics or outside contractors as required.
• Power washes sidewalks and building exteriors. Clears walkways. Cleans hazardous material spills and bodily fluids as needed.
• Operates security alarm systems to arm and disarm buildings as needed. Opens campus by unlocking doors and gates.
• Orders, receives, controls, and issues maintenance supplies and equipment. Delivers campus supplies and equipment. Ensures security of all stored supplies and equipment.
• Paints classrooms and other areas; replaces light switches; replaces floor and ceiling tiles; changes filters for evaporative coolers and HVAC units; inspects fire extinguishers.
• Performs grounds maintenance and landscaping duties such as mowing, trimming, caring for plants, grass, shrubs, and trees, raking, mulching, fertilizing, and weeding. Irrigates and waters lawns.
• In the event of the absence of the Campus Facility Supervisor, maintains and supervises daily campus activities and maintenance staff.
• Provides set up for campus activities and rentals.
• Supports the relationship between the Phoenix Union High School District and the public by demonstrating courteous and professional behavior when interacting with students, parents, visitors, and school staff; maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, client records, and school information; follows Governing Board Policies; performs all other related duties as required or assigned.

The above essential functions are intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities and not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED equivalent; AND two years of building maintenance or custodial experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• A valid Arizona State Driver's License is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Skill in performing general preventative and corrective building and grounds repairs and maintenance.
• Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.
• Ability to follow established safety policies, procedures, and practices.
• Skill in planning, prioritizing, and completing assignments with minimum supervision.
• Skill in understanding, explaining, and applying relevant rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to provide excellent customer experiences, including but not limited to interacting tactfully and courteously with the public.
• Commitment to create and sustain a thriving learning and working environment for students and staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to use initiative within organizational policies, procedures and guidelines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Work is performed throughout campuses and District facilities, both indoors and outdoors.
• Work requires exposure to hot and cold temperatures, potentially dangerous tools and equipment, and hazardous chemicals.
• Physical ability to perform all of the essential functions (e.g. stand, turn, stoop, crouch, crawl, reach, lift, push, pull, and, work at heights, climb ladders).
• May be required to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

The Board is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or sexual orientation, as well as gender identity, gender expression and immigration status. This policy will prevail in all matters concerning staff members, students, the public, educational programs and services, and individuals with whom the Board does business. Any person who believes he or she has been subjected to discrimination, harassment or retaliation on the basis of any protected reason other than disability may file a complaint under Administrative Regulation JB-R, or may contact the Superintendent's designee, the District Hearing & Compliance Officer at:

Phoenix Union High School District
4502 N. Central Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85012
Phone: 602-764-1100
E-mail: PUHSDComplaints@phoenixunion.org