HomeMy WebLinkAboutTrades Helper IApril 2004
TITLE: Trades Helper I
QUALIFICATIONS:
Mechanical aptitude.
High School Diploma preferred.
General knowledge of all power tools.
Ability to work with staff, students and the public.
Physically capable of performing assigned tasks.
Ability to assist carpenters, electricians, plumbers, heating specialists, etc. in their trades.
Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
REPORTS TO: Maintenance Supervisor.
JOB GOALS:
To support the delivery of School District 91’s written, taught, tested and reported curriculum and contribute to maximizing student achievement.
To help maintain the physical school plant in a condition of operating excellence so that full educational use of it may be made at all times.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs minor repairs to buildings, repair doors, etc.
Installs blackboards.
Hauls chairs, wrestling mats, etc.
Assists other craftsmen on jobs as needed.
Completes work order forms and informs the Maintenance Supervisor of any part or supplies that might be needed.
Maintains high standards of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
Has regular and predictable attendance.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs all other duties as assigned.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
This position is scheduled for 8 hours per day, 254 days per year. Monday through Friday is considered to be the normal workweek. Emergency conditions may arise which will require
attention at any hour of the day or night. Benefits will be in accordance with approved Board policy. Wages will be in accordance with the Classified Salary Schedule as a Grade 8.
This is an “at will” position in that the employer or employee may terminate employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal
law. The “employment at will” policy cannot be changed verbally or in writing, unless the change is specifically authorized in writing and expressly approved by the Board of Trustees
of District 91.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this position will be evaluated annually by the Maintenance Supervisor in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on the evaluation of classified personnel.
This position has been given an overall physical classification of heavy duty.
1 – 33% 34 – 66% 67-100%
Heavy >50 pounds** 40 pounds 20 pounds
**Lifts over 50 pounds with proper body mechanics and 2 or more workers.
The following chart indicates the activities required for this position and their frequency.
None Occasional Frequent Constant
0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Sitting [ ] [X] [ ] [ ]
Standing [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
Bending at waist [ ] [X] [ ] [ ]
Forward Reaching [ ] [ ] [X] [ ]
Overhead Reaching [ ] [ ] [X] [ ]
Climbing Ladders [ ] [X] [ ] [ ]
Squatting [ ] [X] [ ] [ ]
Walking [ ] [ ] [X] [ ]
Repetitive arm/
shoulder movement [ ] [ ] [X] [ ]
Carrying [ ] [ ] [X] [ ]
Pushing [ ] [X] [ ] [ ]
Pulling [ ] [X] [ ] [ ]
Driving [ ] [X] [ ] [ ]