REQUIREMENTS:  High School diploma or equivalent.  Pass pre-employment criminal back-ground check.  Pass pre-employment drug test.  Hold a valid Georgia Driver license.  Some basic electrical, HVAC, and plumbing repair experience. Hold a current freon handling certificate or be able to obtain one in 3 months.

PREFERRED: Experience in basic HAVAC operation, maintenance, and preventative maintenance procedures.  Applicant should have basic electrical knowledge and understanding of common electrical systems.  Some experience in commercial plumbing systems. Experience in the operation of equipment to include but not limited to custodial cleaning equipment and grounds maintenance equipment          .

SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES:  This is a general listing of specific job duties and is not intended to be all inclusive list as all employees are expected to perform any duties necessary in the execution of the mission of the Grady County School System Maintenance Department.

Air Quality:  Perform preventative maintenance on HVAC units to include but not limited to filter replacement and washing units on a regular basis.

Lighting Quality:   Must be able to identify and understand energy conservation material, equipment, and procedures.  He or she must be able to identify and replace correct ballast and bulb requirements for light fixtures.  Employee will work in a safe manner to prevent injury to self or others while working with electricity.

Plumbing Support:  The employee will learn and assist in commercial plumbing repairs to include, but is not limited to all water source delivery systems as well as waste water removal systems.

Cross Training:  As with all Maintenance Department employees, this employee will be expected to learn and assist in other job skills performed by all other employees of the department.

Other Duties:  Employee will be required to perform all other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

SKILLS/ABILITIES/WORK STYLES:

• Time Management-Managing one’s time in order to complete all required tasks.
• Writing-Communicating effectively in writing.
• Judgment & Decision Making-Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate action.
• Active Listening-Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Speaking-Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Reading comprehension-Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Equipment Selection-Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Arm-Hand Steadiness-The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
• Multi-limb Coordination-The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
• Control Precision- The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
• Manual Dexterity-The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• Near Vision-The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Static Strength-The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
• Dependability-Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
• Self-Control-Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoids aggressive behavior even in very difficult situations.
• Cooperation-Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
• Attention to Detail-Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing works tasks.
• Concern for Others-Job requires being sensitive to others’ needs and feelings and bing understanding and helpful on the job.
• Integrity-Job requires being honest and ethical and adhering to the Georgia Department of Education Code of Ethics for Educators.
• Independence-Job requires guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
• Adaptability/Flexibility-Job requires being open to change (positive and negative) and to variety in the workplace.
• Initiative-Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
• Stress Tolerance-Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situation