LE SUEUR-HENDERSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

CLASSIFICATION: Custodial/Maintenance

POSITION: DEPARTMENT:

District Maintenance Building & Grounds

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Building & Grounds Director

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

· 1st Class Engineer C boiler license or ability to obtain within 24 months after Specialist license

· Other preferred licenses or ability to obtain within 18 months

o registered unlicensed electrician

o confined space

o forklift/airlift

· Knowledge of plumbing, heating, electrical systems and energy management systems

· Good interpersonal and organizational skills

· HS Diploma

· Experienced in basic P.C. operations relating to email, internet, and work order systems.

JOB SUMMARY:

Maintain and repair heating, electrical and plumbing and other systems to provide safe and comfortable surroundings for staff and students. Initiate at the building site level a preventive maintenance program involving all heating, electrical, plumbing and all other equipment to ensure safe and cost-effective operation of the facilities. Responsible for the maintenance & upkeep of all school district grounds.

THE JOB INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING TASKS:

-Inspect, monitor and regulate building heating, electrical, plumbing and other systems for efficient and proper operation. This includes monitoring and checking:

- water and steam pressure in boiler

- air handling units

- plumbing and roofs for leaks

- building for needed repairs/damage

- repair any equipment in need of repair

- kitchen freezer/cooler for proper temperature and operation

-Repair electrical, plumbing, heating and other equipment when proper parts are available, and repair does not require new system construction. Examples include repair windows; repair of leaking plumbing; basic electrical repairs; repair of temperature controls; and some motor replacement or repair if tools are available.

-Make repairs to building and equipment as assigned.

-Lawn maintenance and snow removal.

-Maintain athletic fields and equipment

-Perform safety inspections of equipment, including but not limited to, eyewash stations, fire extinguishers, emergency lights, AED’s, & playground equipment.

- Repair air filters, maintain air handling units, and rooftop units.

- Setup & maintain athletic fields.

- Repair sheetrock / paint walls

- Repair/Replace concrete sections

- Cleans and lubricates electrical motors, fans and ventilation systems; checks for wear and bad belts. Takes inventory of all supplies and equipment. Performs general upkeep of building equipment. Troubleshoots mechanical and service issues, coordinating repairs with approved providers.

- Operates and maintains the boiler and ventilation system of the building; checks the boiler room to make sure all equipment is operating correctly and within safety limits (i.e.: boilers, pumps, fans and domestic hot water system for proper operation). Adjusts equipment for day setting and in some buildings night setting.

- Completes work orders and general requests in a timely manner. Uses good judgment while troubleshooting the most efficient and effective method to accomplish the task. Provides timely solutions and communicates with requestor and supervisor throughout process until completion.

- Performs general maintenance duties including: floor care (i.e.: scrubbing or stripping and recoating, buffing, burnishing, pressure washing, extracting, sweeping); deep cleaning of surfaces such as pressure washing restrooms or lime removal on faucets; unclogs fixtures and pipes; changes light bulbs; moves furniture, assembles objects, washes windows, etc...

- Assists in setting up equipment (i.e.: chairs, bleachers) for community education classes, ensures field set up for sporting events, concerts, meetings or other special events (indoors and outdoors). Checks building calendar, work orders and/or checks directly with supervisor to determine what equipment and service level is needed.

- Assists in taking down equipment, coordinating cleaning of spaces used and locking up after event.

- May assist in the cleaning of the school under the direction of the assigned supervisor. These tasks could include: washing walls, baseboards, ledges, windows, and/or furniture, picking up litter, sweeping, mopping, scrubbing or vacuuming classrooms, offices, entries, halls, gyms, cafeterias and stairs. Removing any gum, tape or other materials stuck to floor. Cleaning sinks, stools, showers, urinals, mirrors, floors and refilling dispensers as needed. Cleaning drinking fountains, blackboards, whiteboards, and wiping off shelves, desks, lockers, tables or other surfaces. Emptying trash and recycling containers. Replenishing cleaning supplies in closets and carts. Maintaining cleanliness of chairs, desks, lockers, trash cans, carpets, hard floors and equipment as part of a routine or by special request.

- Checks all furniture and equipment while cleaning to see if it is in good working order. Makes minor repairs and/or reports damage to assigned supervisor.

- Assists in unloading deliveries. Puts away equipment or delivers equipment or supplies to the proper room.

- Performs snow removal: shoveling, blowing and sweeping, salting as required.

- Secures building at night, setting alarms and locking doors and windows. Opens and closes building for special events.

- Assists with training other staff on assigned tasks.

- Maintains proficiency level in all required District, Health and Safety, and maintenance trainings.

- Employee is responsible to be knowledgeable about all District policy.

- This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employee will also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.

- This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Questions:

Contact Building and Grounds Director, Todd Vrklan - tvrklan@isd2397.org.