Maintenance - Cumberland Gap High School

Job Description

Job DescriptionA Tennessee public high school 12-month maintenance employee keeps school facilities safe, clean, and operational year-round by performing comprehensive indoor repairs, extensive outdoor groundskeeping, heavy lifting, and emergency inclement weather monitoring and repair. Job Summary The 12-Month High School Maintenance Worker performs semi-skilled and skilled tasks across school property. This position requires active adaptability to seasonal shifts, moving seamlessly between indoor climate-controlled repairs and outdoor field maintenance. The employee serves as a critical first responder for facility emergencies and severe weather disruptions to ensure an uninterrupted learning environment. Key Responsibilities & Duties Core Technical Skill Requirements Plumbing MaintenanceFixture Repairs: Install, rebuild, and repair faucets, sinks, drinking fountains, and commercial flushometer valves (e.g., Sloan valves).System Clearing: Run commercial drain augers to clear main line clogs, backed-up toilets, and grease traps.Pipe Fitting: Measure, cut, thread iron pipes, and make sweat joints on copper piping for minor system modifications.Electrical SupportCircuit Troubleshooting: Test circuitry, breakers, and switches using multimeters and diagnostic tools safely.Component Replacement: Upgrade interior ballasts, replace outdated wall sockets, and swap out faulty light fixtures.Specialized Systems: Assist in the basic maintenance of field scoreboard electronics and exterior campus security lighting.HVAC OperationsPreventative Maintenance: Conduct seasonal changes of air filters, clean evaporator coils, and inspect fan belts.Basic Diagnosis: Monitor digital thermostats, check airflow consistency, and diagnose minor operational faults before escalating to certified contractors Roofing & Building EnvelopeLeak Detection: Locate structural entry points for moisture following heavy Tennessee rainstorms or snow accumulation.Minor Patching: Apply commercial roofing tar, seal flashing around HVAC curb vents, and replace damaged roof tiles or shingles.Gutter Maintenance: Clear roof drains, scuppers, and downspouts to prevent ice damming and water pooling. Commercial Power WashingSurface Restorations: Operate high-psi industrial pressure washers to remove gum, stains, and debris from concrete walkways, entryways, and bleachers.Sanitation: Power wash stadium facilities, dugout benches, and exterior cafeteria loading docks to maintain hygiene standards. Indoor MaintenanceFacility Repairs: Fix broken classroom furniture, repair doors, replace window panes, and patch drywall holes.Mechanical Support: Perform basic troubleshooting on HVAC systems, replace air filters, and clear minor plumbing clogs in restrooms.Electrical & Lighting: Replace burnt-out lightbulbs, upgrade ballast units, and secure loose electrical faceplates safely.Event Setup: Prepare gymnasiums, auditoriums, and cafeterias for assemblies, athletic events, and board meetings.Outdoor GroundskeepingTurf Management: Mow, edge, and weed-eat expansive high school lawns, courtyards, and perimeter fencing lines.Athletic Fields: Line, paint, and groom baseball, softball, and football fields according to Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association TSSAA standards.Debris Removal: Clear trash, fallen branches, and leaves from walkways, parking lots, and drainage ditches.Equipment Operation: Safely operate commercial zero-turn mowers, tractors, leaf blowers, weed trimmers, and pressure washers.Inclement Weather Monitoring & Emergency ResponseSite Inspections: Monitor campus grounds proactively during high-wind storms, heavy rainfall, or freezing temperatures.Winter Readiness: Treat walkways, bus loops, and entryways with salt or brine ahead of predicted winter weather events.Snow & Ice Removal: Shovel snow, operate snowblowers, and clear ice accumulation to ensure safe passage for school buses and pedestrians.After-Hours On-Call: Respond rapidly to facility alarms, burst pipes, fallen trees, or storm damage outside of normal school hours.Physical RequirementsHeavy Lifting: Ability to consistently lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing up to 50 to 75 pounds (such as salt bags, desks, and motors).Strenuous Movement: Frequent bending, kneeling, crawling, climbing ladders, and standing for consecutive hours.Environmental Tolerance: Ability to work comfortably in extreme heat during Tennessee summers and sub-freezing temperatures during winters.Qualifications & RequirementsEducation: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.Experience: Minimum of 1–2 years in commercial maintenance, construction, landscaping, or a related trade field.Licensure: Valid Tennessee Driver's License with a clean driving record to operate school-owned utility vehicles.