District Transportation/Maintenance/Grounds Assistant

Title: District Transportation/Maintenance/Grounds Assistant

Description: We are looking for a person with hands-on mechanical skills. We will provide tools for the job, but the tools will be considered property of the school district.

This job requires you to maintain a reasonable amount of confidentiality, such as but not limited to, vehicle information, bus routes, personal information, student information, and strategies.

Qualifications:

• Hold and maintain a CDL Class B license
• General knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC
• Ability to lift 60 pounds repetitively
• Computer skills including HVAC programming including schedules and operation
• Good problem-solving skills
• Self-starter
• Good communication skills
• Good attendance and work ethic
• Willingness to work as a team
• Training will be provided

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform maintenance on all school owned buildings as needed
• General building repair
• Complete appropriate paperwork for work orders, maintenance records and any other documentation
• Light repair of buses and corporation vehicles
• Snow plowing and assisting with ice melt spreading
• Maintain shop equipment and tools
• Other duties as assigned by Superintendent and/or Director of Facilities and Bus Maintenance

Work Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• The noise level in the work environment can be loud
• Physical demands while performing the duties of this job - the employee will be required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, and reach with both hands and arms
• The employee is required to do heavy lifting - 60 pounds repetitively
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to focus

Requirements:

• Must be 21 years of age
• Have at least a high school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Complete and pass an Expanded Criminal background and CPS Check

Compensation:

• Competitive pay based upon experience

Contracted days:

• 12-Month Employment

Hours:

8 hours per day/40 hours per week

Additional hours and overtime as needed

Reports to: Director of Facilities and Bus Maintenance and/or Superintendent

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Reasonable Accommodations:
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.

Employment At-Will:
Employment with Fairfield Community Schools is at-will and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause, in accordance with applicable law.

Background Check & Screening:
All candidates may be required to undergo a background check, drug screening, or other pre-employment assessments as part of the hiring process.

Health and Safety:
Employees are expected to comply with all company health and safety policies, as well as federal and state regulations to maintain a safe work environment.

Job Requirements:
Additional duties or responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to support the evolving needs of the business, which may include tasks such as lifting up to 10 pounds or, in some cases, more.