General Maintenance Helper

General Maintenance Helper

Reports to:

Foreman or

Department:

Maintenance

Pay Grade

M 3 @ 260 days

Funding Source:

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

Eighth grade education or higher

Must have a valid Texas Driver's License

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Be able to communicate using modern communication technology

(Telephone, two-way radio, etc…)

Basic skills in human relations

Experience:

One or more years of outstanding performance, while working for P-SJ-A ISD preferred

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Trustees may find appropriate and acceptable

PSJA Leadership Skills and Expectations

In PSJA ISD, we hire individuals who are expected to embody the Spirit of PSJA and demonstrate these characteristics as they lead others.

Positive Engagement

Welcomes staff, students, parents, and community as honored members at the district table

Builds relationships - Builds positive, trusting relationships through frequent interactions which demonstrate care and interest in well-being of all stakeholders

Exhibits professionalism- Exhibits awareness and reflection to manage emotions and engage in continuous personal growth

Models ethics - Exemplifies the values and priorities of the district through consistent actions and service to stakeholders

Communicates effectively- Maintains open lines of two-way communication with staff, students, parents, and community to receive input and provide information for engagement with district vision

Student-centered Excellence

Holds vision and expectations for success for all students and all staff

Demonstrates expertise - Possesses up-to-date knowledge and skills to perform organizational role at a high level of competence

Establishes shared vision - Articulates the school's mission to the community and solicits support in making that mission become a reality

Implements plans- Works with all stakeholders to implement vision by establishing goal, monitoring progress, and providing resources

Expects results - Pursues exceptional results for all students by holding self and others accountable and driving for continuous improvement

Joint Empowerment

Develops and empowers individuals and teams for effective action

Promotes collaboration - Designs organizational structures to promote collaboration and teamwork for distributed leadership throughout the district

Inspires Action - Motivates others to take responsible risks and perform at their highest level to support district vision and goals

Builds capacity - Provides opportunities for growth to ensure all staff build capacity to support district goals

Develops leaders - Identifies, develops, and places future leaders through rigorous processes and strategic leadership assignments

Adaptive Innovation

Maintains district at the forefront of educational service providers

Scans Environment - Analyzes and applies understanding of internal organization and external environment to assess and respond to the district's future advancement

Manages change - Demonstrates courage, initiative, and perseverance in bringing about meaningful change to support the shared vision

Champions solutions - Challenges the status quo by collaboratively exploring new and better ways of doing things

Acknowledges outcomes - Creates a positive environment for growth by celebrating success and learning from failure

Technical Skills, Responsibilities and Duties

In PSJA ISD, we hire individuals who demonstrate excellence in these technical areas as they lead others

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Cutting lawns using push mower, riding lawn mower, or tractor with cutter.
• Trimming and edging around walks, flower beds, and walls, using clippers and edging tools.
• Pruning shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth, using shears, hand tools, or power tools.
• Raking leaves and grass clippings and disposing properly.
• Cleaning sidewalks of grass clippings after mowing, using brooms or power blooms.
• Watering lawn and shrubs, using water hose or by activating fixed or portable sprinkler systems.
• Repairing fences, gates, and walks, using carpentry and masonry tools.
• Installing fences.
• Cleaning out drainage ditches and culverts, using shovel and rake and or tractor attachments.
• Studies work orders and estimates worker-hours and materials required to complete jobs.
• Maintains an inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Promotes safety at all times.
• Inspects electric power lines near trees to be trimmed and secures clearance to work on lines if necessary.
• Plans and executes small scale landscaping operations.
• Inspects flowers, shrubs, and trees for evidence of insects, fungi, and other pests and reports to his supervisors.
• Adjusts such equipment as lawnmowers, sprinklers, and hedge shears.
• Raise and level pop-up sprinkler heads and valves.
• Level or fill any ruts or holes that may develop in school grounds especially in playing areas as needed, throughout the school district.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Small hand tools, power tools, and measuring tools; light truck or van

Posture: Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders/scaffolding, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent driving

Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis

Environment: Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and materials, noise, vibration, and electrical hazards; work around machinery with moving parts; may work alone; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours; frequent districtwide travel

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.