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Posting: Maintenance Worker 1 - Facilities Department

Compensation: $16.91 - $18.45 starting, per hour, depending on experience.

$18.45 - $20.21 if bilingual (English/Spanish) starting, per hour, depending on experience

Benefits include paid single health and dental insurance
Paid Family Health insurance starting 4th year
District paid life insurance and long term disability insurance
Paid vacation time
Paid sick time
Paid holidays
Paid bereavement leave
Enrollment in the Nebraska Public Employees Retirement System
Additional benefits available at employee expense include additional life insurance, vision insurance, and AFLAC and Colonial Life supplemental policies including but not limited to short term disability

Employment Details: Available Immediately

Qualifications: High school graduate or GED

Reports To: General Operations Administrator

Applications Will Be Accepted Through: Open Until Filled

Application Procedure: Interested and qualified applicants must apply online at fremonttigers.org. Click on employment and follow application instructions.

All positions are subject to veteran's preference E.O.E.

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FREMONT PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

It is the policy of Fremont Public Schools to not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies or other administered programs. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Superintendent.

DEPARTMENT: Maintenance and Custodial

JOB TITLE: Building Maintenance Worker I

REQUIREMENTS:

Education Level:

High school diploma or GED, or any equivalent combination of experience and education which provides the proper knowledge, skill and abilities

Certification/Licensure:

None required
First Aid/CPR certification desired
Valid Nebraska drivers license

Experience Desired:

Experience in building repair and maintenance, including experience in the building, plumbing, electrical and mechanical trades

Other Requirements:

Knowledge of the materials, methods, procedures, tools and equipment appropriate to the building, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical trades
Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary to the assignment
Skill in the performance of a variety of maintenance tasks
Skill in the use and care of tools, materials, and equipment used in the assigned trades
Ability to estimate materials needed, and to read, understand, and follow general instructions, specifications, sketches and blueprints
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, faculty and fellow workers

REPORTS TO: General Operations Administrator

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The essential functions of each employee’s position includes (1) regular, dependable in-person attendance on the job; (2) the ability to perform the identified tasks and to possess and utilize the identified knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the identified work activities; and (3) the ability to perform the physical requirements on their specific job description.

Basic:

Work is varied semi-skilled maintenance work requiring performance of tasks associated with the building, electrical, and mechanical trades. Work involves responsibility for maintaining and repairing building, mechanical and electrical equipment and fixtures throughout the school buildings. Duties may also involve the performance of custodial duties. Work is performed independently under the direction of the Director of Facilities and is subject to review for compliance with standards while in process and upon completion.

Frequent:

Perform basic carpentry work; build and repair walls; hang and adjust doors; repair roofs, windows, and furniture; pour and finish cement to repair drives and walks; install markerboards
Install and maintain playground equipment; install and repair fencing
Tend boiler; adjust, repair and replace boiler controls, thermostats, radiator valves, steam traps, and other control and distribution devices; adjust controls and change filters on air-handling units
Perform basic plumbing installation, repair and maintenance; unclog and clean drains; repair and adjust dishwasher, garbage disposals, water fountains, and other fixtures and equipment
Perform basic electrical work; repair wiring, fixtures, fans and other equipment
Assist skilled maintenance workers with installation and repair work
Perform general custodial services, lawn maintenance, snow removal; set up and take down seating as needed
May be called in for snow removal, repair of damage to buildings, or other emergencies
Transport needed equipment to schools or work sites
Ability to lift and carry approximately 75 lbs
Perform related work as required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

	NEVER (0%)	OCCASIONAL (1-32%)	FREQUENT (33-66%)	CONSTANT (67%+)
A. Standing			X
B. Walking			X
C. Sitting		X
D. Bending/Stooping			X
E. Reaching/Pulling/Pushing			X
F. Climbing			X
G. Driving		X
H. Lifting: 75 lbs from floor to waist and 40 lbs from waist to shoulder, # max
I. Carrying: 1-250 ft.
J. Manual Dexterity Tasks	Fingering 33-66%		Grasping 33-66%
Specify (manual dexterity tasks): Ability to use tools and equipment associated with carpentry, electrical, plumbing, lawn care, snow removal and other custodial or maintenance tasks

OTHER REQUIREMENTS (Intellectual, Sensory): Visual and auditory acuity for work functions and human relations skills

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Inside-Outside-Both: Both

Climatic Environment: Work environment is primarily in a heated/non-air conditioned building, however some buildings may have limited air-conditioning. Outside elements are subject to weather conditions.

Hazards: Communicable diseases, classrooms, buildings, playground, janitorial equipment