8.2025 - Classified - Maintenance/Painter/Carpenter

40 hours per week 52 weeks per year 2080 hours per year

Benefits : BCBS - District will pay for employee health and dental insurance

Flex Plan option

Vacation - 10 days available after 1 year employment

Holidays - 8 per year

Sick Leave - 10 days front loaded for the first year, year 2 and beyond, you will earn 1 day per month

Long Term Disability

Retirement through the Nebraska Public Employees System

Additional benefits available for employee to purchase. Please contact Human Resources for additional information

Must Possess a valid Nebraska Driver's license.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education: Minimum of High School diploma
2. Valid Nebraska Driver's License
3. Knowledge in the safe and proper use/care of equipment and supplies
4. Ability to work from written and verbal instructions
5. Ability to work independently or as part of a team
6. Basic knowledge of computer use

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (Include, but are not limited to)

1. Painting of assigned rooms, halls, walls, etc., with appropriate paint and colors as directed
2. Preparation and painting of playground equipment, play surfaces, and assigned parking lots
3. All wall repairs and other preparation required prior to painting
4. Protect all adjacent walls, windows, floors or glass from paint to keep cleanup at a minimum
5. Record all work accomplished on appropriate record keeping documents
6. Follow safety standards when working with ladders, scaffolds, paint, paint thinners, and other supplies
7. Proper care of painting tools and equipment
8. Repairs / replace broken windows, including thermal pane glass
9. Requisition and install / and maintain internal building signage for all district buildings
10. Floor covering repair / installation (carpet, VCT)
11. Floor and wall ceramic tile repair, including grout work
12. Make major/minor repairs, within capabilities, to building materials, building furnishings, door hardware, and other equipment as directed
13. Perform preventive maintenance
14. Respond to calls during unscheduled working hours
15. Knowledge of carpentry, door hardware, cabinetry
16. Familiar with taping, plastering, hole filling, and minor wall repair/preparation
17. Perform any other duties as directed by the Director of Facilities and Operations Manager

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 0% 1-32% 33-66% 67%+

1. Standing X
2. Walking X
3. Sitting X
4. Bending/Stooping X
5. Reaching/Pushing/Pulling X
6. Climbing X
7. Driving X
8. Lifting (40 lbs. Max) X
9. Carrying ( 100 Ft.) X
10. Manual Dexterity Tasks: Sedentary Light Medium Heavy Very Heavy

Specify: Painting, Minor wall repair, Cleaning equipment, Record keeping

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: (Intellectual, Sensory)

1. Good communication ability
2. Work well with other people and their schedules, such as carpet layer and other contractors
3. Good writing and oral skills
4. Safety (good common sense)

WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Working both inside and outside
2. Climatic Environment: Work in hot environment
3. Hazards: Paints, stains, solvents, ladders, scaffolds, height

At Will Employment : Employment with the Kearney Public School district is not for any period of time, and employment may be terminated at any time at the convenience of the terminating party, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Employment with the school district is not governed by any express or implied contract of employment.

It is the policy of the Kearney Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, veteran status, marital status, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, genetic information, or other protected conditions, in its educational programs, activities, or employment policies. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Director of Human Resources.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

The Kearney Public School District hereby gives this statement of compliance and intends to comply with all state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination. This school district intends to take any necessary measures to assure compliance with such laws against any prohibited form of discrimination.

The Kearney Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race (including skin color, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation or gender identity, or other protected status in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Title IX, Title II, Title VI & Section 504 –

Melissa Herrmann, Director of human Resources

Kearney Public Schools

320 West 24 th Street

Kearney, NE 68845

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