District Maintenance

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial

Date Posted:
4/10/2025

Location:
DISTRICT WIDE

Date Available:
ASAP

Closing Date:
until filled

District:
Le Sueur-Henderson School District
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2nd Class Boilers Licenses or the ability to obtain within 24 months
• Other preferred licenses or ability to obtain within 18 months
  • registered unlicensed electrician
  • confined space
  • forklift/airlift
  • low voltage certification
  • Asbestos abatement certification
• Knowledge of plumbing, heating, electrical systems and energy management system
• Knowledge of grounds and snow removal equipment
• Knowledge of athletic fields

JOB SUMMARY:

Maintain and repair heating, electrical and plumbing and other systems to provide safe and comfortable surroundings for staff and students. Initiate at the building site level a preventive maintenance program involving all heating, electrical, plumbing and all other equipment to ensure safe and cost effective operation of the facilities. Responsible for the maintenance & upkeep of all school district grounds.

THE JOB INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING TASKS:

• Inspect, monitor and regulate building heating, electrical, plumbing and other systems for efficient and proper operation. This includes monitoring and checking:
  • water and steam pressure in boiler
  • air handling units
  • plumbing and roofs for leaks
  • building for needed repairs/damage
  • repair any equipment in need of repair
  • kitchen freezer/cooler for proper temperature and operation
• Repair electrical, plumbing, heating and other equipment when proper parts are available and repair does not require new system construction. Examples include repair windows; repair of leaking plumbing; basic electrical repairs; repair of temperature controls; and some motor replacement or repair if tools are available.
• Make repairs to building and equipment as assigned
• Lawn maintenance and snow removal
• Maintain athletic fields and equipment
• Perform safety inspections of equipment, including but not limited to, eyewash stations, fire extinguishers, emergency lights & playground equipment
• Replace air filters, maintain air handling units, and rooftop units
• Setup & maintain athletic fields
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned

Physical Demands:

• Able to lift 60 pounds using proper lifting techniques.
• Able to lift 120 pounds, with assistance, using proper lifting techniques or equipment.
• Able to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Able to bend body and arms in all directions to lift and move packages and to perform
• maintenance duties.
• Able to ascend and descend a ladder while performing maintenance duties.
• Bend body at waist downward and forward to perform maintenance duties.
• Bend both legs and knees to kneel or place knees on concrete, vinyl, tile, and carpet surfaces.
• Extend hands and arms in all directions to perform maintenance and shoveling duties.
• Use upper and lower extremities to perform maintenance duties, and upper extremities to
• Handle maintenance equipment, shovel snow and push and open doors.
• Use hands to select appropriate keys, insert keys into locks, turn doorknobs, and open doors.
• Personally respond quickly to emergency situations in all areas of the building.
• Assess each situation and take appropriate action.
• Have the physical ability to wear a negative pressure respirator and other personal protection equipment as needed.
• Perform work in confined spaces, such as, tunnels, boilers, and hot water tanks.
• Perform work in high areas, such as, hoists and ladders.

Working Conditions:

All employees subject to hazards are equipped and trained per OSHA standards.

• Subject to work with biohazard waste.
• Subject to temperature changes while performing assigned duties.
• Subject to the hazards, dust and odors from sanding and painting procedures.
• Subject to the hazards, vapors and odors from various cleaning chemicals.
• Subject to work in confined spaces.
• Subject to work from elevated work surfaces.
• May be subject to work in the vicinity of chronic hazardous materials i.e., asbestos.
• May be subject to work with hazardous chemicals.
• May be required to work in extreme hot and cold temperatures.

Questions:

Contact Building & Grounds Director, Todd Vrklan, tvrklan.

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