Student Worker

Job Title: Summer Student Worker Exemption Status: Test Nonexempt Reports to: Custodial Foreman Asst. Superintendent Date Revised: Dept. School Maintenance Primary Purpose:

Perform general maintenance and repair of building structures and their mechanical, electrical, and sanitary systems throughout the district. Assist with maintenance of grounds.

Qualifications:

Education: Certification: Clear and valid Texas drivers license

Special Knowledge: Skills: Ability to follow verbal and written instructions Knowledge of basic construction and routine maintenance and repair procedures Ability to communicate effectively verbally Ability to operate hand and power tools Ability to work independently

Experience: Relevant experience in general building maintenance

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Maintenance and Repair:

• Assist skilled workers with repair and maintenance of district facilities, including repairing woodwork, replacing electrical switches, fixtures, and motors, painting, repairing and replacing plumbing fixtures and drainage systems, and replacing broken glass.
• 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.
• Complete repairs as directed on work orders or by maintenance foreman.
• Assist with mowing and detailing of district grounds.
• Move, install, assemble, and repair all school furniture and playground equipment as needed.

Safety:

• 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 the work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
• Maintain tools and equipment and perform preventive maintenance as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Mental Demands: Physical Demands: Environmental Factors: Tools and Equipment Used:

• Small hand tools
• Power tools
• Measuring tools
• Light truck or van

Posture:

• Frequent standing
• Kneeling
• Squatting
• Bending
• Stooping
• Pushing
• Pulling
• Twisting

Motion:

• Frequent walking

• Climbing

• Stairs

• Ladders

• Scaffolding

• Grasping

• Squeezing

• Wrist flexion and extension

• Overhead reaching

• Frequent driving

• 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
• Electrical hazards
• Work around machinery with moving parts
• May work alone regularly
• Work irregular hours
• Occasional prolonged hours
• Frequent district-wide travel

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress