The Utility Maintenance personnel are responsible for maintaining the general conditions of the buildings and grounds under their care.
a. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
b. Familiarity with current buildings and grounds operating systems is desired.
a. 1-3 years experience in buildings and grounds maintenance or other related field is preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
a. Demonstrate ability to work cooperatively with staff and co-workers.
b. Ability to attend to work frequent interruptions and work overtime as needed.
c. Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
d. Ability to successfully address emergencies that pose a risk to the well-being, safety, and security of students and staff.
e. Demonstrate a knowledge of appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
f. Ability to fulfill the essential functions of the Utility Maintenance position.
Functions/Duties/Responsibilities:
The Utility Maintenance personnel have the responsibility to perform all custodial and utility maintenance jobs assigned by the Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds and/or the Assistant Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds or designee. These duties may include cleaning, minor maintenance and repairs, snow removal, lawn and garden maintenance, tree and shrubbery maintenance and general care of the buildings and grounds district-wide.
Specific duties may include but are not limited to:
a. Lawn maintenance and snow removal on a seasonal basis, including operation of required equipment.
b. Removal of infectious waste as required.
c. Cleaning all areas of sports complexes and emptying barrels daily and before and after events.
d. Cleaning and arrangement of areas prior to and after indoor sporting events.
e. Inspecting signage district-wide.
f. Cleaning and arranging designated areas prior to Board meetings and other events.
g. Inspecting and changing light bulbs as required.
h. Maintaining lawn equipment consistently, including inspecting, cleaning and fueling; fill gas cans for outdoor tractors.
i. Regular care and maintenance of the natatorium, including wet mopping of pool deck and collection and transportation of water samples; pesticide technician license desired.
j. Perform routine inspections of property and facilities district-wide and report any needed repairs to the Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds or Assistant Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds.
k. Cleaning of building main office and health room suite as needed, including vacuuming, trash removal, etc.
l. Checking the roof of the building as needed to keep roof drains free of debris, identifying any problems with rooftop equipment (exhaust hoods, condensing units, etc.), and retrieving any items that may have landed on the roof.
m. Cleaning air filters a minimum of four times per year and as required.
n. Cafeteria duty-empty trash and washing tables after each lunch.
o. Touring the building each morning to check for anomalies and proper functioning of all necessary equipment and systems.
p. Taking the flag up and down daily.
q. Assembling and delivering furniture and other accessories and equipment ordered for the building.
r. Assisting in the delivery of supplies to the appropriate destinations within or between district locations.
s. Assisting in the ordering and distributing utility maintenance supplies and copy paper for the building as needed.
t. Performing set-up and tear-down for any area requested for meetings or assemblies or per facilities request.
u. Completing work orders for maintenance service as required.
v. Utility Maintenance personnel may have the capability to safely and successfully perform duties and tasks within the following general areas: heavy equipment operation, light plumbing, operation of various lawn care equipment including mowers and other trimming equipment, use of various manual and power tools, HVACR, light electrical, light construction.
w. Performing other duties and tasks as assigned by the Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds and/or the Assistant Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds.
Work Environment: The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud, depending on the activity in the particular part of the day.
Terms of Employment: Salary, work year, and other terms and conditions of employment as established by contract between Whitehall-Coplay School District, Superintendent, and the Whitehall-Coplay School District Board of Directors.
Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, bend, stoop, sit, lift, reach, communicate (vision, hearing, and speech), carry, or convey sufficient weight to safely and effectively carry out functions which will require the employee to lift at least 50 (fifty) pounds on a regular basis.
a. Ability to independently ambulate in and around school buildings and office areas.
b. Ability to travel to and from assigned work locations without employer support.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary function/ duty/responsibility at acceptable standards as set by the employer. In accordance with both state and/or federal law, reasonable accommodations will be considered upon employee request. The information contained in this position description is in compliance with state and federal law (ADA, EEOC). This job description may be updated and/or altered at the sole discretion of the employer. 2/2 https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/whit/Board.nsf/Private-open&login#
