Meskwaki Settlement School Maintenance - Sac and Fox Tribe of Iowa

JOB TITLE: Maintenance/Substitute Bus Driver

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Preform maintenance and repair on facilities equipment.
• Required to drive a school bus on a substitute basis as needed.  
• Perform basic cleaning duties to keep building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas neat and clean at all times.
• Assist, prepare and maintain sports turf and related facilities and equipment throughout the school grounds.
• Shovel, plow, and/or sand walks, driveways, parking areas, and steps, as appropriate.
• Inspect playground equipment and outdoor play areas as assigned.
• Wash all windows outside at least twice each year, and more frequently if needed.
• Keep the grounds free from rubbish and weeds.
• Perform such yard task as grass cutting, tree trimming, and the like, as necessary, to maintain the school grounds in a safe and attractive condition.
• Make such minor building repairs, as he/she is qualified for.
• Carry out scheduled cleaning duties and preventive maintenance on all buildings and building equipment.
• Be available to assist in other areas and with other custodians as needed.
• Assist in maintaining standards of building and site cleanliness to provide a healthy, safe, and attractive physical environment.
• Maintain a sense of pride in the areas of responsibility which are presented to the public.
• Follow established safety procedures at all times.
• Understand that an occasional need will arise to work a split shift or a weekend activity.
• Substitute as custodian if necessary.
• Assist in the maintenance of school equipment and facilities to support the educational program.
• Knowledge and application of preventive maintenance procedures.
• Move equipment and supplies as needed for the proper operation and maintenance of the school.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent.
• Experience in maintenance/custodian field.
• Positive attitude.
• Good attendance work record.
• Possess a valid State of Iowa driver's and/or chauffeur's license.
• Reliable
• Self-starter, ability to work alone.
• Be able to lift 50 pounds in the daily performance of the position and an occasional 50-70 pounds.
• Ability to work from/off a ladder/scaffold in order to change light bulbs, clean light fixtures, paint, clean walls, make minor repairs, etc.
• Mechanical aptitude for equipment operation.
• Ability to complete assigned task/schedule successfully and in a timely manner.
• Ability to see what needs to be done and do it.
• Attend training as needed to maintain or receive certain maintenance licenses.

School bus requirements:

• If not already held, must obtain a CDL with school bus endorsement with-in 90 days of employment.
• Training will be provided.

SUPERVISION:  Position is supervised by the Facilities Manager/Principals/Superintendent.

DAYS AND HOURS:

• Monday thru Friday hours: Typically 7:00 a.m to 3:30 pm. However this time is subject to change depending on the season and duties assigned.
• Subject to working weekends to cover scheduled events within the Settlement School as assigned.
• May be called in on emergency basis.

SALARY:  TBD