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Maintenance

  2026-01-10     Newton Unified School District 373     Newton,KS  
Description:

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Maintenance General

Date Posted:
1/7/2026

Location:
USD 373 Service Center

Date Available:
01/26/2026

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Working knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas: electrical wiring, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC equipment, welding, concrete work, and other maintenance related skills
2. Demonstrated aptitude or competence for all assigned responsibilities
3. Valid Kansas driver's license
4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board of education may find appropriate and acceptable

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE

JOB GOAL: To maintain the physical school facilities in a condition of operating excellence, cleanliness, and safety so that full educational use of the facilities may be made at all times.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs minor and major maintenance and installation of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
2. Able to learn new techniques and methods of maintenance.
3. Willing to learn about all aspects of school facilities maintenance.
4. Become familiar with building custodial duties and willing to fill in as a substitute.
5. Move equipment and material within and between school buildings.
6. Work on exterior and interior of facilities, under buildings, on roofs, and on grounds under all weather conditions.
7. Willing to work overtime at nights and on weekends when an emergency arises.
8. Follows all safety procedures and watches for safety violations throughout the district.
9. Performs other duties as assigned by the custodial supervisor or building administrator.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve month position. Wage to be established by the board of education.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the board's policy on evaluation of support services personnel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

Ability to work inside and outside of buildings in all types of weather
Ability to work under and on top of buildings, ground level and heights
Ability to perform all types of maintenance on facilities and equipment
Ability to perform systems installation

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB:

Job Title 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Maintenance - Shop

X

X

X

X

Explanation:

1. Very rarely requires physical exertion beyond walking.

2. Very rarely requires physical exertion beyond walking or climbing stairs.

3. Requires prolonged (over 50% of time) standing and walking.

4. Requires prolonged (over 75% of time) standing and walking.

5. Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, push heavy*
objects or materials.

6. Frequently (over 20% of time) requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, or
push heavy* objects or materials.

7. Frequently (over 33% of time) requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, or
push heavy* objects or materials.

8. Over 50% of the time requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, or push
heavy* objects or materials.

9. In addition to items 5, 6, 7, & 8, occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move,
lift, carry or push heavy objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds.

10. Driving skills and physical ability required to drive vehicle.

11. Special physical, agility and reaction time tests required.

12. Ability to perform first aid and CPR.

*"Heavy" means not over 50 pounds.


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