Senior Maintenance Specialist - Certified Pool Operator/General Maintenance

Position Type:

Classified/Maintenance Specialist

Date Posted:

6/6/2025

Location:

Maintenance

Closing Date:

Until Filled

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Position Details: 8 hrs/day, 260 days/year; 7:00am - 3:30pm

Pay Range: PSE 1 Salary Schedule

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance in accordance with the School Employee Benefits Board rules and regulations. Information about benefits offered can be found HERE. Paid time off and other benefits are offered in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Public School Employees of Kelso Chapter #1 found HERE.

School employees | Washington State Health Care Authority

The job of "Senior Maintenance Specialist - General Maintenance/Certified Pool Operator" is done for the purpose/s of maintaining facilities and equipment in safe and efficient operating condition; maintaining compliant operation of the district's swimming pool facilities including ensuring that all local, state and federal health regulations are met; maintaining a preventive maintenance program; maintaining and repairing tasks across the campus; documenting information; and resolving immediate operational and/or safety concerns.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Upholds board policies and follow administrative procedures

Directs assigned workers as needed for the purpose of ensuring work is completed safely and accurately and in a timely manner

Installs machinery and equipment requiring skilled maintenance trades (i.e. plumbing, HVAC, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining facilities in a safe, comfortable, and operating condition

Repairs systems requiring the skills of maintenance trades (i.e. plumbing, HVAC, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining facilities in safe, comfortable operating condition

Maintains and repairs custodial equipment

Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance of school facilities (i.e. plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and grounds)

Responds to maintenance service requests and emergencies in a professional and timely manner

Transports various items (e.g. equipment, supplies, etc.) for the purpose of providing materials at job site as required to complete tasks

Monitor and maintain accurate records of daily pH/chlorine analysis of pool water and adjust pH/chlorine as needed

Operate, maintain, and repair pool filtration system and sanitary procedures in accordance with health codes as necessary

Perform swimming pool upkeep including skimming, vacuuming, and deck cleaning

Monitor and schedule all mandatory state inspections

Maintain accurate records for inspections, repairs, and safety procedures

Collaborate with staff and other key stakeholders to ensure facilities are clean, safe, and operational

Ensure compliance with safety standards, environmental policies, and district procedures

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities

Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities

Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience Required: Prior job-related experience in one of more crafts, including heavy equipment operation and pool operations. Preferred dump truck experience. Preferred Asbestos Worker certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire). Preferred welding experience (or willingness to obtain upon hire).

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

Skills to operate hand and power tools used in crafts; read and interpret plans, blueprints and/or schematics; perform basic math to calculate measurements, quantities, etc.

Knowledge of methods and use of materials, tools and equipment used in welding (gas and electric) and plumbing crafts, appropriate building codes, standards for safe use of equipment (MSDS requirements).

Abilities to stand for prolonged periods, perform a variety of skilled tasks, understand and carry out oral and written instructions, establish priorities, work independently with minimal supervision

Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling, stooping/kneeling/crouching, reaching/handling/finger dexterity, talking/hearing conversations and other sounds, near/far visual acuity/depth perception.

Must possess strong organizational and time-management skills

Must possess ability to trouble shoot and repair equipment and building systems

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required:

Valid Driver's License and evidence of insurability, Certified Pool Operator's License, Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, valid First Aid & CPR card. CDL endorsement and Asbestos Worker Certification preferred or willingness to obtain both upon hire

Training Required: Proficiency in appropriate trade and experience in facility maintenance with working knowledge of multiple trades (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc.)

Other Specialized Requirements:

Must have and maintain a phone and be willing to respond to off-hour emergency calls; must have reliable means of transportation; must have excellent moral character and be able to get along with staff, students and adults; must present a positive public image, maintain a neat, clean personal appearance, wear clothing appropriate to tasks being performed, and have regular and consistent work attendance.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma and/or equivalent; prior job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibility in a school or institutional setting preferred. Technical training or certifications preferred.

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Supervisor, Facilities & Operations

BARGAINING UNIT AFFILIATION:

Public School Employees of Kelso Chapter #1 (PSE 1)

Kelso School District #458 complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code. Kelso School District offers classes in many Career and Technical Education (CTE) program areas, such as Agriculture Sciences, Business & Marketing, Family Consumer Sciences, Health Sciences, Skilled & Technical Sciences, and STEM under its open admissions policy. Lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs.

The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Holly Budge, Director of Human Resources, Title VII Officer, ADA Coordinator; 601 Crawford Street, Kelso, WA 98626; ..., ...; and Gunnar Guttormsen, Director of Student Services/Assessment, Title IX & Section 504 Coordinator; 601 Crawford Street, Kelso, WA 98626; ..., ...

For more information about CTE course offerings and admissions criteria, contact: Melissa Boudreau, CTE Director; Kelso High School, 1904 Allen Street, Kelso, WA 98626; ..., ...; or Mara Rinker, Registrar; Kelso High School, 1904 Allen Street, Kelso, WA 98626; ..., ....

KELSO SCHOOL DISTRICT IS A DRUG AND TOBACCO-FREE WORKPLACE

SUMMARY WORKER TRAIT ANALYSIS REPORT

IDENTIFYING INFORMATION:

Job Title: Senior Maintenance Specialist - General Maintenance/Certified Pool Operator

SUMMARY OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS RATINGS

The following analysis entails an evaluation of the "Physical Demands" factors of the job as it exists. This method provides a basis for permitting modification to fit the capabilities and needs of workers with disabilities.

Rating Symbol Key:

NP = Not Present - Does not exist

O = Occasionally - Up to 1/3 of the time

F = Frequently - From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time

C = Constantly - 2/3 or more of the time

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

1. STRENGTH:

A. Standing 80%

Walking 15%

Sitting 5%

B. Lifting O 100 lbs.

Carrying O 100 lbs.

Pushing F 100 lbs.

Pulling F 100 lbs.

1. CLIMBING O

BALANCING O

1. STOOPING O

KNEELING F

CROUCHING O

CRAWLING O

1. REACHING C

HANDLING C

FINGERING F

FEELING F

1. TALKING:

Ordinary O

Other NP

HEARING:

Conversations O

Other Sounds F

1. SEEING

Acuity, Near C

Acuity, Far O

Depth Perception F

Accommodation O

Color Vision NP

Field of Vision O

1. PHYSICAL DEMANDS RATING SUMMARY: Heavy Work: 2 3 (4) (5) (6)

(DOL Physical Demand Categories 1 to 6 are very significant to the customary performance of the job if contained in parentheses)

1. PHYSICAL DEMAND COMMENTS: Examples of lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling are materials, tools, and equipment; reaching/handling/fingering are screws, connections, hand tools; talking/hearing are conversations and machine noises; near visual acuity/depth perception is equipment inspection. Drives between sites.

SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS RATINGS

The following analysis represents evaluation of the surroundings in which the job is performed. Environmental Conditions must by definition be specific and related to the job.

Key to Environmental Factors Rating:

NP = Not Present in the Job Environment

S = Seldom Involved - Under 5% of Work Day

O = Occasionally Involved - Up to 1/3 Time

F = Frequently Involved - From 1/3 to 2/3 Time

C = Constantly Involved - 2/3 or More Time.

1. ENVIRONMENT:

Inside 60% Outside 40%

1. EXTREME COLD O

2. EXTREME HEAT O

3. WET/HUMID O

4. NOISE (IN DECIBELS) 120 decibels

VIBRATION F

Comments Regarding "Noise" = power tools, soldering, welding

Comments Regarding "Vibrations" = electric drill

1. HAZARDS:

Mechanical F

Explosives NP

Electrical O

Radiant Energy S

Burns O

Other Hazard/s O

Comments Regarding "Mechanical" = Power tools, equipment, fans, fan belts

Comments Regarding "Electrical" = Electrical panels and power tools

Comments Regarding "Radiant Energy" = Heating system

Comments Regarding "Burns" = Power tools, soldering, welding

Comments Regarding "Other" = Trips, slips, falls

1. ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS:

Fumes S

Mists S

Odors O

Gases O

Dusts O

Poor Ventilation O

Other Atmospheric Hazards S

Comments Regarding "Fumes" = Sewer gases

Comments Regarding "Odors" = Ambient

Comments Regarding "Gases" = Natural gas, sewer gas

Comments Regarding "Dusts" = Sawdust

Comments Regarding "Other Atmospheric Hazards" = Asbestos

1. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING - DEVICES: Safety glasses, face shield, rain gear, dust mask, filter mask, hard hat, hearing protection, respirator (full face)

2. E. C. SUMMARY: Outside Work 2 3 4 (5) (6) 7

Numbers encircled by () indicate significant involvement of factors enumerated and rated above. OMS Core Job: Maintenance Worker - Skilled