Job Information
BEAUMONT INDEPENDENT General Maintenance Worker in Beaumont, Texas
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Perform skilled, independent work in the repair, maintenance, roofing, and construction (rough and finish) of carpentry and other building related systems using standard trade practices.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid Texas Driver License and must be insurable
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Demonstrate ability to follow instructions
- Thorough knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the work
- Thorough knowledge of the repair, maintenance and construction involving roofing, carpentry and concrete crafts using standard trade practices
- General knowledge of state and local building codes
- Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and field sketches
- Considerable skills in locating and correcting defects related to building structures
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written
- Ability to operate hand and power tools
- Ability to work independently
Experience:
- Five years experience as journeyman, carpenter preferred
- Must have the ability to work self-supervised
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Maintenance and Repair
- Construct as directed and maintain exterior and interior systems involved in carpentry related tasks in the district including but not limited to canopies, walls, foundations, roofing, fencing, ceilings, and flooring.
- Perform scheduled and emergency repairs and/or maintenance as directed. Work with other crafts and departments as assigned. Receive instructions from other department supervisors as required.
- Inspect problem roofs to determine the best procedures for repairing them.
- Estimate roofing materials and labor required to complete jobs and provide price quotes.
- Manage assigned work orders; maintain material and labor costs applied to each job.
- Show accountability for supplies purchased or issued.
- Inspect building exterior and interior, playground equipment, and grounds; perform maintenance and minor repairs.
- Detect and report needed major repairs on building structures and their systems, including lockers, furniture, and equipment.
- Move, install, assemble, and repair all school furniture and playground equipment as needed.
- Assist other technicians as directed by supervisor.
- Always act in lead position unless accompanied by other designated Class I employee.
- Work with other maintenance employees toward accomplishing maintenance department goals; meet performance standards.
- Perform operator maintenance on assigned vehicles, tools, and equipment to ensure continued serviceability.
Safety
- Set up scaffolding to provide safe access to roofs or other structure.
- Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing. Operate equipment and use tools according to established safety procedures.
- Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
- Maintain tools and equipment; perform preventive maintenance as required.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized facility and work area.
Other
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evening maintenance and/or adjusted hours, as assigned.
- Attendance is a requirement of this position.
- Carry out all duties in accordance with BISD Board of Education policies and administrative regulations.
- Maintain a high personal standard in the following areas: attitude, cooperation, dependability, judgment, initiative, self-improvement, and as a role model for students.
- Perform other duties as assigned
EQUIPMENT USED:
- Small hand tools, power tools, and measuring tools including various saws, routers, drill presses, planners, forklift, sanders, cement mixers, hammer drill, and Hilti grinder
- Vehicle
W RKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands
- Maintain emotional control under stress
- Work with frequent interruptions
- Communication (verbal and written)
- Interpretive skills (policy, procedures, data)
- Concentration; differentiating; memorizing; reading; problem solving
Physical Demands
- Heavy lifting with minimum floor to knuckle lift of 125 lbs
- Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting, and some shoveling
- Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders/scaffolding, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching
- Operation of a motor vehicle
Environmental Demands
- Occasional prolonged or irregular hours of work
- Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces
- Frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures; excessive humidity and dampness
- Exposure to noise, vibration, and electrical hazards
- Exposure to a small amount of fumes from silicone, glues, and adhesives
- Exposure to dust, smoke, gas, solvents, grease, and oil Page
- Work with ladders, scaffolds and personnel lifts
- Work around machinery with moving parts; work around moving objects and vehicles
- May work alone
- Frequent districtwide travel