Substitute Maintenance

id='p70381_47320'>Substitute Maintenance JobID: 70381

Position Type:

Custodial/Maintenance/Maintenance

Date Posted:

8/5/2026

Location:

Itinerant

Closing Date:

08/12/2026

County:

Braxton County Schools Additional Information: Show/Hide

POSITION: Substitute General Maintenance

CLASSIFICATION: Service

REPORTS TO: Operations Director/General Maintenance Supervisor

SALARY: On an as needed basis

Evaluation: Evaluated annually by the building principal/immediate supervisor in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5314.

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

QUALIFICTIONS:

• High School Diploma, General Equivalent Development Certificate (GED) per West Virginia Code §18A-2-5
• Personnel must be or have been classified in this category or must pass the state prescribed exam for this position per West Virginia Code §18A-4-8e.
• Criminal background check per WV Code §18-5-15c.
• The ability to perform the job duties and responsibilities of the position as contained in the Job Description

APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 12, 2026.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed drugs while in the workplace. Alcohol and controlled substances which affect employee productivity, safety or judgment in the workplace will not be tolerated.

Staff members serve as role models for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings.

Staff members are expected to refrain from bullying, harassment, intimidation, and discrimination.

Please note: If you have recently retired from any entity covered by the West Virginia Consolidated Public Retirement Board, applying for or accepting employment within 60 days of your retirement date could negatively impact your retirement benefits and result in a significant financial or tax liability for which you are responsible. It is your responsibility to check with the WVCPRB to ensure that you are compliant with state code that requires a 60 day bona fide separation from retirement. Braxton County Schools will not be responsible for any taxes, penalties, costs, or other financial liabilities you may incur if you apply for or accept employment contrary to the laws of West Virginia, or the regulations of the Internal Revenue Service, the WVCPRB, or another other applicable state or federal law or regulation. You may reach the WVCPRB by calling 1-800-654-4406. By applying, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this requirement.

Title:

General Maintenance Worker means a person employed as a helper to skilled maintenance employees, and to perform minor repairs to equipment and buildings of a county school system.

Job Summary:

To perform duties which keep the county buildings in such a state of operating excellence that they present no problems or interruptions of the educational program. The custodian performs assigned custodial duties and repairs and receives supervision from the building administrator.

The job of General Maintenance Worker is to provide maintenance services as needed and/or assigned, assist in a wide variety of maintenance activities, address immediate operational and/or safety concerns, assist skilled tradesmen, and ensure that tools, materials, and vehicles are maintained and in good working order and are available at a job site when needed.

Skills are required to perform multiple tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include but are not limited to operating equipment used in skilled trades (power and hand tools, etc.), adhering to safety practices, handling hazardous materials, and planning and managing projects. Knowledge is required to perform algebra and/or geometry, read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, present information to others, and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions.

Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include but are not limited to standard methods, materials and tools used in assigned skilled trade, and safety practices and procedures.

Ability is required to schedule activities and/or meetings, gather and/or collate data, and use job related equipment.

Flexibility is required to work with others, work with data utilizing defined and similar processes, and operate equipment using standardized methods.

Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals, work with similar types of data and utilize a variety of?job-related?equipment.

Some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation and problem solving.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Maintain positive work habits.
• Maintain positive job attitude and has other personal qualities essential to job success.
• Perform all duties efficiently and productively.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, staff, and the general public
• Solve practical problems and manage a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardizations exist.
• Comply with all state and county policies and regulations.
• Maintain and update skills.
• Work proficiently with computer programs and accessories as needed.
• Assist skilled maintenance workers with projects (e.g., transporting and/or securing materials, completing specific tasks, etc.) for the purpose of completing projects in a safe, efficient manner.
• Clears brush, cuts grass, digs ditches, and performs other grounds maintenance duties.
• Coordinate with skilled tradesmen and/or assigned supervisor(s) for the purpose of completing projects and work orders efficiently.
• Install system component parts, classroom and office equipment and facility components for the purpose of providing a safe and workable environment.
• Maintain assigned vehicle, tools, and equipment for the purpose of ensuring availability in safe operating condition
• Participate in meetings, workshops, trainings, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Prepare written materials (e.g., repair status, activity logs, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and/or conveying information.
• Repair furniture and building system components for the purpose of ensuring a safe working condition.
• Respond to emergency situations during and after hours for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
• Transport a variety of tools, equipment and supplies for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at the job site.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit as assigned by the superintendent and/or director of maintenance.

This position may work around hazardous materials such as gasoline, diesel, etc.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described 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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stoop, reach overhead and shoulder height, stand, walk, lift, grasp, write, talk, hear, see, use interior and exterior rear view mirrors, and use repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 100 pounds without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff members.

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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment includes indoor as well as outdoor settings and can range in temperature from below freezing to 90°F. The work surface can include unfinished crawl spaces and attics as well as roof tops, walk-in freezers, and concrete floors of pads. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud (60-90 dB).

The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

Revised July 2024

ADDITIONAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants who have been dismissed or who have had their contracts non-renewed for cause by another school district are not eligible for consideration; applicants who have recent unsatisfactory evaluations are not to be considered eligible for consideration; applicants who demonstrate unsatisfactory interview performance are not eligible for consideration; and, applicants who receive unfavorable reference recommendations will not be eligible for consideration. The ability to perform the job duties and responsibilities of the position as contained in the Job Description, with or without reasonable accommodation.

TO APPLY:

Braxton County Schools only accepts bids electronically for all jobs. You may apply online from our district website at https://boe.brax.k12.wv.us/page/employment. To be considered for any position, bids must be submitted by the bid closing time on the last day of the posting for the desired position. All bids are posted a minimum of five business days. Applicants must have required certification or be pending with the West Virginia Department of Education at the closing of the bid.

As required by federal laws and regulations, the Braxton County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability in employment or in its education programs and activities. Inquiries may be referred to Melissa Adkins, Title IX Coordinator, Braxton County Board of Education, 98 Carter Braxton Drive, Sutton WV 26601, phone 304.765.7101; or the West Virginia Department of Education's Director of the Office of the Office of Civil Rights.