2026-27 General Maintenance

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Perform general maintenance and minor repair of building structures and their mechanical electrical and plumbing systems throughout the campus. Assist with maintenance of grounds. To help maintain the physical school plans in the condition of operating excellence so that full educational use of it may be made at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Clear driving record required

Valid Texas drivers Class C license required

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Must be familiar with chain-link fencing metal cover walkway and playground equipment installation

Must be familiar with concrete work

Experience:

Three (3) years of experience in related field preferred

Workdays:242

Auxiliary Pay Grade:Pay Grade3

Pay Date: Monthly

Hourly Pay Range:

Minimum: $13.85

Midpoint: $16.49

Maximum: $19.13

Note:Starting pay for a new hire in a pay range plan will be determined individually based on each persons job-related experience and salaries paid to peer employees in the same position with similar experience.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Maintain and care for school grounds as assigned by supervisor.
2. Perform tasks involving light metal jobs bleachers and concrete forms.
3. Repair and install chain-link fences.
4. Repair and install metal cover walkways.
5. Assist in recommending supplies and equipment for purchase and assist in maintaining the inventory of assigned district-owned tools equipment and supplies.
6. Repair and install playground equipment as specified by the manufacturer.
7. Form and pour concrete.
8. Assist with asphalt repairs.
9. Assist with the striping of parking lots.
10. Repair outdoor chairs and benches.
11. Assist in estimating costs of repair projects in terms of labor material and overhead.
12. Work outside of regular assigned work schedule to include extra-curricular functions and to repair/replace needed facilities that may involve night and/or weekend duty as requested.
13. Follow McAllen ISD customer service standards.
14. Perform other duties assigned by immediate supervisor (primary evaluator).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

EQUIPMENT USED:

Shop equipment and tools:

Auger and tools for playground installation concrete tools ladder scaffold small hand tools (screwdrivers wrenches hammers sockets pliers crimpers wire cutters etc.) hand saws power tools (saw drill sander etc.) drills jacks lift equipment

Vehicles and related equipment:

Seat belts shoulder harnesses safety equipment radio communication equipment back support belts safety glasses

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

Ability to concentrate communicate effectively (verbal and written) interpret reason read compute instruct and maintain emotional control under stress; ability to handle several projects at the same time with frequent interruptions

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Ability to frequently lift and carry heavy weights (45 pounds and over) sitting standing walking climbing (stairs ladder scaffold or ramps) balancing stooping kneeling crouching crawling pulling pushing reaching repetitive hand motions hearing speech visual acuity distinguishing colors frequent driving and traveling exposure to temperature extremes (hot or cold) exposure to humidity extremes exposure to noise exposure to low or intense illumination exposure to vibration exposure to microwaves exposure to biological hazards (communicable diseases bacteria insects mold fungi etc.) exposure to chemical hazards (asbestos fumes vapors gases dust smoke etc.) exposure to electrical hazards work outside prolonged exposure to sunlight work with hands in water work around moving object or vehicles work around machinery with moving parts work on slippery surfaces work on uneven surfaces work alone work prolonged or irregular hours