PRIMARY FUNCTION: This position is responsible for performing skilled work in the construction and maintenance of the district’s buildings and equipment.

REPORTS TO: Maintenance Supervisor

SALARY SCHEDULE: G-6
WORK DAYS: 250

REQUIREMENTS:
1. Education Level:
• High school diploma and two years experience in maintenance, repair or construction trade work or its equivalent
• G.E.D. and Diploma from an accredited vocational institution or approved professional certification training program and two years experience in maintenance, repair or construction trade work or its equivalent
• G.E.D. and two years Savannah Chatham County Public School internal, relevant maintenance experience OR three years experience in maintenance, repair or construction trade work or its equivalent
Preferred: Technical or vocational courses in one or more trades

2. Experience, Skill, and Certification:

• Two or more years experience in maintenance, repair or
construction trade work or its equivalent
• Demonstrable knowledge of tools, materials and standard
practices of building and/or equipment maintenance trades
• Demonstrable knowledge of types and qualities of various
equipment and their adaptability and use in specific situations
• Ability to use tools and equipment of maintenance and
construction trades
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions
• Able to qualify for commercial driver's license

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
1. Performs the necessary tasks of the assigned trade (carpentry, painting,
electrical, and so on).
2. Performs other maintenance, repair, or construction tasks to buildings, other
district property or structures, and equipment as necessary.
3. May assign and monitor the work of other maintenance staff assigned to the same
project; may instruct other maintenance staff in the proper use and care of handtools, equipment, hardware, materials, and supplies.
4. Ensures that proper safety procedures are followed.
5. Cleans, repairs and maintains equipment and tools as appropriate and ensures
proper storage.
6. Performs other duties as necessary for the effectiveness of the organization and
the safety of students and staff.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Incumbents will be considered “at will.” Appropriate pay will be determined based on the Grade as determined by Human Resources and allowable experience. The work calendar will be 250 days. (G-6), Non-exempt, Public School Employees Retirement System Eligibility Revised 07/2018

NON-ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
A responsibility is considered to be “non-essential” (for the purposes of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) if:
• it is shared between multiple incumbents in the job; or
• it could be performed by an employee in another job within the workgroup.
Note the responsibility number from the list in the “Duties and Responsibilities” section for those responsibilities that could be considered “non-essential” based on this definition.

Certain limited aspects of General Duties and Responsibilities items referenced in Section 1 (b) and (d) might be considered “non-essential” in a specific situation. Any request for accommodation must be reviewed on an “individual case” basis.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY DEMANDS
Most jobs in the District have physical and sensory demands that can be described by one of the two categories noted below. For jobs that require more physical or sensory effort, please list the requirements in this section. The category applicable for this position is listed below.

OFFICE Employees in this category are normally exposed to a typical environment. The employee has some control over the length of time sitting, standing, or ambulating. There are occasions that require the lifting or pulling of equipment or supplies, as well as bending, stooping, or stretching. There is frequent use of computers, telephone, and other standard office equipment, which includes reading, listening, writing, or speaking. There are few exceptional physical or sensory demands.

 

EXCEPTIONAL PHYSICAL OR SENSORY DEMANDS (Check any that apply to this job and complete the required information.) [ X ] Heavy lifting of up to __75__ pounds [ X ] Frequent climbing up to _25_ feet, and/or working on building roofs. [ X ] Exposure to heavy dust, dirt, chemical or paint fumes, or other airborne matter. [ X ] Exposure to extreme heat, electric current, hazardous chemicals or other potential hazards. [ X ] Sitting or standing for extended periods with no control over rest periods. [ X ] Other: Bending, stooping, and crawling as necessary to perform work. Must drive to various locations to perform work. Uses or operates hand-tools and electric or gas-powered equipment. Will work outdoors in all weather conditions