Maintenance Worker

HOPI JUNIOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE:Maintenance Worker
REPORTS TO: Facilities & Operations Director
DEPARTMENT: Facilities & Operation
CATEGORY: Classified
CONTRACT TERM: Twelve Months (12)
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
JOB SUMMARY: The employee is under the general supervision of the Maintenance Foreman and must perform their duties with a minimum of supervision. The job assignments other than the day to day duties are assigned by the Maintenance Foreman. General duties included but are not limited to maintaining facilities in safe operating condition; performing a wide variety of skilled maintenance activities (e.g. carpentry, plumbing, electrical, ventilating systems, alarms, boilers, etc.); addressing immediate operational and/or safety concerns; assisting skilled trades as assigned; ensuring adequate materials are available to complete assignments in a timely manner.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Operates and maintains boilers and their associated equipment at Hopi Junior/Senior High School. Determines that automatic controls are functioning to maintain proper operating pressures, temperatures and boiler water level.
2. Maintains, services, and repairs LP gas furnaces and their components.
3. Repairs LP gas ranges, dish washers, garbage disposals, exhaust fans, heating units, safety valves, steam kettles, hot water heating systems, outside water lines, LP gas lines and all components associated.
4. Changes filters, gauges, switch thermostats. Checks and adjust drive belts, couplings.
5. Services boilers and their auxiliary equipment at prescribed intervals. This consists of inspection and repair of Cast iron sections; burners, controls, pumps and boiler water make up systems. During the summer months when boilers are not in operation, performs complete overhaul of the boilers and their associated equipment.
6. Observes and makes entries into daily log for all boiler operating conditions, at prescribed intervals manually blows down the boilers and makes certain that the water make up system is operating properly.
7. Performs all minor and major repairs on hot water heating distribution system. Maintains and replaces standard plumbing fixtures, components, routes stops in drainage's and cleans grease traps. Repairs or replaces leaky or corroded joints, and pipe sections, using standard items or measuring threaded pipe to fit by joining, coupling, or sealing. Makes minor repair or replaces parts on small domestic furnaces, such as gauges, switches, thermostats, and filters.
8. Repairs broken or frayed wiring, 277 volts or less, on occasion 460 volts on a daily basis. Repairs or replaces mechanical components of electrical appliances, lighting and other standard equipment such as gauges, switches, plugs, etc. Performs test to verify if items being repaired or serviced has voltage. Takes amperage readings to determine if item being tested has proper amperage reading for efficiency.

1. Paints ceilings, walls doors, and interior and exterior door frames and trim not normally requiring precoating of raw surfaces. Refinishes and touches up damaged surfaces. Prepares surfaces by scraping or sanding. Fills in minor cracks and holes with various patching compounds. Rolls, brushes or sprays paints using standard varieties of paint to match the existing finished texture of the surface.
2. Performs other miscellaneous maintenance duties, such as making periodic checks and adjustments of routine electrical and plumbing needs, repairing small engines, custodial equipment, and windows and routine patching and caulking to prevent structural deterioration.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

1. Skill in operating equipment used in skilled trades, power and hand tools, etc.; and adhering to safety practices.
2. Knowledge of boiler systems.
3. Skill in maintaining and repairing water distribution systems, including domestic, tempered water for heating and cooling and irrigation systems.
4. Ability to read plans, drawings and specifications relating to the repair and remodeling of District facilities.
5. Ability to work independently as well as work with skilled tradespersons.
6. Knowledge of gas furnaces, domestic appliances, heating units, LP gas piping, and various safety and pressure controls.
7. Knowledge of electrical systems and ability read blueprints. Skill in installing a variety of electrical systems, circuits, equipment and controls.
8. Knowledge of a wide variety of equipment and hand tools associated with electrical, mechanical and plumbing repair.
9. Knowledge and skill in the concrete and carpentry trades, to include blueprint reading and trade techniques required to complete the given project.
10. Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationship with others.
11. Knowledge of general school site rules and policy.
12. Knowledge of Governing Board rules of conduct and policy.
13. Skill in communicating orally and in writing.
14. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others, requiring the ability to interact professionally and courteously with students, faculty, staff and the public.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school and sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above including two years' general maintenance experience.

PREFERRED QUAILIFICATIONS:

1. Hopi/Indian Preference in employment considered.
2. Valid State Driver Licenses.
3. Valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card.
4. Must successfully pass employment background checks within the last five years which include state, federal and local tribe.

INDIAN PREFERENCE POLICY: Hopi/Indian preference in employment will be practiced, in accordance to the Hopi Tribe, "any person who is presently an enrolled member of the Hopi Tribe." Shall mean that in selection process Indian candidates who meet or surpass qualifications for a position shall be given preference for positions established by the Governing Board.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Within the scope of Indian preference, all candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin or other non-merit factors.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION LANGUAGE: This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify this agency. The decision in granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
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 qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes to walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs., such as boxes of books and AV/VCR carts.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is frequently required to interact with the public and other staff. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work of students.