Maintenance Positions

Pointe Coupee Parish School System - 337 Napolean Street New Roads, LA

337 Napolean Street New Roads, LA

About the position

This is an open application for maintenance positions. If you are selected for a position, you will be required to do a criminal records check and a drug/alcohol test. The position title is Maintenance Man I. The job goal is to fulfill the requirements necessary in the daily operation of the parish school system in an efficient and effective manner as assigned by the Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and/or painting duties involved in maintaining school structures, furniture and equipment.
• Performs minor maintenance and repairs to heating and boiler systems such as draining expansion tanks, cleaning burners, checking water levels, sealing pipe joints, etc.
• Performs minor plumbing tasks such as changing faucet washers, stems, seats, etc., and repairing toilets by changing tank bulbs, overflow tubes and guide wires.
• Performs minor building and grounds maintenance and repairs using common hand tools, glass cutters, wrenches, pipe cutters, drain augers, shovels, rakes, lawnmowers, snow blowers, caulking guns, trowels, paintbrushes, etc.
• Makes minor repairs to locks, hinges, door closures, window glass, etc., when they create a hazardous, unsafe condition.
• Repairs and adjusts faulty window shades and replaces light bulbs, and reports fuse, fuse panel, and multi breaker problems.
• Makes repairs to pupils' and teachers' lockers, desks, and teachers' desks.
• Keeps all fire extinguishers properly tagged and labeled, periodically checking for validity.
• Maintains towel racks, soap dispensers, and tissue racks, replacing them if damaged or lost.
• Assists maintenance personnel in repairs to heating and plumbing equipment when time permits.
• Makes minor repairs to playground equipment.
• Reports any major inadequacies or malfunctioning of physical properties to Maintenance Supervisor/Superintendent.
• Carries a portable radio as required by the immediate supervisor.

Requirements

• High School Diploma; GED; or Equivalent Work Experience
• Knowledge of Building Maintenance and Construction
• Possess Valid Drivers License Without High Risk Supplement
• Provide For Safety of Self and Crew