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General Maintenance Worker

@ Lufkin Independent School District
United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Perform maintenance, Inspect facilities, Report repairs
Requirements Summary:General maintenance worker with building, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC or electrical experience; Texas driver’s license required; maintenance certification preferred.
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Job Description
    General Maintenance Worker JobID: 3032
  • Position Type:
      Maintenance/Grounds/Maintenance General

  • Date Posted:
      5/16/2025

  • Location:
      930 MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT

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    Job Title: General Maintenance Worker
    Reports to: Director of Maintenance Services
    Date Revised: 04/03/2022
    Dept./School: Maintenance Services

    Primary Purpose:
    Perform general maintenance and repair of building structures and their mechanical, electrical, and sanitary systems at assigned campus 

    Qualifications:
    Education/Certification:
    Clear and valid Texas driver’s license
    Maintenance Certification preferred

    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:
    Three years experience in general building maintenance
    Experience in carpentry, preventative maintenance, HVAC or electrical work preferred

    Major Responsibilities and Duties:
    Maintenance and Repair
    1. Assist 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.
    2. Inspect building exterior and interior, playground equipment, and grounds; perform maintenance and minor repairs.
    3. Detect and report needed major repairs on building structures and their systems, including lockers, furniture, and equipment.
    4. Complete repairs as directed on work orders or by maintenance director.
    6. Move, install, assemble, and repair all school furniture and playground equipment as needed.

    Safety
    7. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing. Operate equipment and use tools according to established safety procedures. 
    8. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
    9. Maintain tools and equipment and perform preventive maintenance as required.
    10. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

    Customer Care Skills
    11. Provide professional communication with students, parents, community members, staff, and other professionals at all times.
    12. Use proper phone etiquette at all times, speaking slowly and clearly.  Take reliable messages, and route to the appropriate staff.
    13. Ensure superior customer care skills are used via eye contact, facial expressions, voice inflections, body language, and an attitude  of “going the extra mile” for others.
    14. Ensure all requests for information are dealt with in an appropriate timeframe.
    15. Create and maintain a welcoming, service-oriented environment toward all internal and external customers.


    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 district wide travel
    Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress