Chichester School District is looking for a Maintenance Class B Employee to join our team!

Make an Impact with Chichester. 

We are looking for a candidate who will take pride in their work, keeping our schools SAFE and CLEAN for our students and staff. The ideal candidate will be experienced in maintenance and repair work for the care and up-keep of the schools. They will have the great physical endurance to cover areas and duties assigned. A keen eye for detail and diligence are also imperative in maintenance jobs.

WHAT CHICHESTER CAN DO FOR YOU:

• Medical Benefits options with District-Paid Dental and Vision Insurance, as well as a paid Buy Back plan for those who waive District insurance (with proof of existing coverage)
• Paid Sick Days/ Holidays/ Personal Days
• District provided Life Insurance plan for all employees
• Ability for Overtime Pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• 403B Retirement plan options/ PSERS Retirement
• District Workplace Safety Committee/ Wellness Committee
• Ongoing Career and Professional Development

WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR US: can include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Remove the ice and snow from the steps, entries and sidewalks;

• Keep grounds free of debris;

• Trim all hedges, shrubs and trees;

• Cut and trim grass, keeping entries, walks, and driveways free of grass clippings;

• Cultivate and weed shrubbery beds, including the interior courtyards;

• Remove the weeds growing through fences and around hard surfaced areas, including the track;

• Sweep and clean courtyards, parking areas, walkways, steps, etc.;

• Remove materials such as branches, leaves, weeds and garbage from perimeter;

• Secure buildings/storage sheds;

• Maintain and layout athletic fields, track and all outdoor playing surfaces;

• Work with a variety of materials and hardware;

• Maintain tools and equipment in working order;

• Lift and move heavy items;

• Work with ladders, scaffolds, roofs and other areas at various heights;

• Make minor repairs to lawnmowers, weedeaters, etc.;

• Dig ditches with hand and mechanical tools;

• Paint and patch after properly preparing surfaces;

• Layout and paint parking lanes, curbs and fences;

• Patch and seal drives, play areas and fences;

• Remove snow with and without tractors; and

• Assist’s Class ‘A’ tradesmen in completion of task efficiently and professionally.

• Adheres to all safety rules for handling and disposing of cleaning agents; including universal precautions and proper use of personal protection equipment. Individual is required to be familiar and follow guidelines for the use of safety equipment when operating power equipment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands or arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Division:                     AFSCME                 

Location:                    All District Buildings

Shift:                          8hrs/day 12 months 

Reports to:                 Facilities Supervisor in conjunction with Principal

Salary Level:              As per current AFSCME contract:

Maintenance

Class B - $15.25

If you are offered a position with Chichester School District, please be advised that the following information will be required before you are able to begin working:

• State Police Clearance (Act 34) - complete online and print your results immediately
• Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151) - effective 12/31/14, submit electronically
• FBI Fingerprints (Act 114) - register & pay online, then go to the fingerprint location of your choice to be printed
• School Health Record - includes physical & tb test from within a year
• Act 24 (PDE Form 6004) - Arrest/Conviction Report
• PA Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release -A separate form must be completed for: Current employer; and All former employers that were school entities; and All former employers where you were in a position that involved direct contact with children.

The Chichester School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate in its educational programs, activities or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, ancestry, disability or other legally protected classification. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; and The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Inquiries may be directed to Human Resources at 610-485-6881.