General Maintenance Worker - December 12, 2022 - DCSD Board Meeting Archive

DeKalb County School District
Position Specification

Title: General Maintenance Worker
DIVISION: Operations GRADE/SCHEDULE: 109
DEPARTMENT: Facilities Management WORKDAYS: 246
REPORTS TO: Manager I, Regional Facilities FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
RETIREMENT: Public School Employee Retirement System APPROVED (HR): December 1, 2021

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB
Under general supervision, performs general maintenance for the DeKalb County School District (DCSD).

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Functions:
The following duties are representative of this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude
them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties
may be required and assigned.
• Assembles and maintains required tools to complete assignments
• Reads and responds to electronic work orders daily
• Performs a variety of repair and tasks while directly assisting trades personnel including and not limited to;
replacing floor tile, replacing electrical ballasts and fluorescent tubes, painting out graffiti, repairing fencing,
patching asphalt or concrete, setting forms, installing paper towel or toilet paper dispensers, patching holes
in plaster or wood walls, installing movie screens, chalkboards, tack boards, patching roofs, scraping paint,
trenching, cleaning out keyways of locks, vandalism repair work, preventative maintenance on equipment,
pressure washing, locker repair work, sheet metal repair, tile repair/ replacement both ceiling and ceramic
bathroom tile, indoor, outdoor bleacher repair, grounds, and tree maintenance
• Performs minor inspections of work performed or general building conditions under the direction of the
trade technician
• Cleans worksites including hauling debris and trash to the dumpster, cleaning tools and equipment, and
ensuring tools, materials, and equipment are stored properly
• Performs routine maintenance of worksites to include pressure washing as required/assigned
• Delivers parts as directed
• Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum six (6) months of general maintenance, landscape maintenance, or closely related experience
preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Disclaimer: Information contained within this position specification only summarizes information for interested individuals. The statements herein are intended
to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list
of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position. If there is a discrepancy between the information in this position specification, the
current documents obtained in the Division of Human Resources will always govern. The DeKalb County School District reserves the right to modify, alter or
discontinue these reference materials for any reason.

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, equipment, and practices used in buildings and grounds, electrical and
mechanical maintenance; the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trades involved; plumbing,
grounds, electrical, construction, and air conditioning equipment.
Skill in effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication; care and use of industrial heating, cooling,
plumbing, grounds, and electrical tools and equipment.
Ability to detect defects in equipment and to make proper repairs or adjustments; accordingly, interpret and work
from schematic diagrams and drawings; work with hands in mechanically oriented situations; learn repetitive tasks
quickly, demonstrate continuous physical effort including bending, walking, manipulation of and heavy lifting of
equipment; prioritize assignments, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

ADA REQUIREMENTS
Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up-to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or
up-to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Climbing: Ascending and descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs and/or
hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.
Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow,
slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.
Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Requires full use of the lower
extremities and back muscles.
Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the leg and spine.
Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Standing: Particularly for sustained periods.
Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand
or arm as in handling.
Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin,
particularly that of fingertips.
Hearing: Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discrimination in
sounds, such as when making fine adjustments on machined parts with or without correction.
Vision: The ability to perceive the nature of objects by the eye. Acuity (near and far vision), depth perception (three-
dimensional vision), accommodation (adjustment of lens to the eye to bring an object into sharp focus), the field of
vision (the area that can be seen up and down or to the right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point) and color
vision (ability to distinguish and identify colors) are required factors.
Repetitive Motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

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PERFORMANCE FACTORS
Interaction with Others: Ability to maintain, on a regular and consistent basis, relationships that are not
characterized by high levels of hostility, social withdrawal, or failure to communicate. Ability to be flexible relative
to daily routines. Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to the differences among diverse populations.
Concentration: Ability to maintain workflow and thought processes in the presence of frequent distractions. Ability
to ignore irrelevant sights or sounds and intrusive thoughts or stimuli. Ability to manage multiple tasks
simultaneously with only a few or no errors.
Organizational Skills: Ability to establish priorities; simultaneously manage multiple tasks; and deliver a quality
work product by a designated deadline.
Attention to Detail: Ability to recognize errors or layout features that detract from the physical attractiveness or
accuracy of a work product.
Attendance and Dependability: Ability to be depended on to report to work at the scheduled time and to seldom
be absent from work. Ability to complete work in a timely, accurate manner and to be conscientious about work
performance.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
Hazardous physical conditions (mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibration, etc.)
Atmospheric conditions (fumes, odors, dust, gases, poor ventilation)
Hazardous materials (chemicals, oil, etc.)
Inadequate lighting

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