KETCHIKAN GATEWAY BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

KETCHIKAN ALASKA

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:  MAINTENANCE COURIER

REPORTS TO:  DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE    

JOB PURPOSE: To collect and deliver, by van, information, materials and communication throughout the school district facilities and other required facilities.

Duties, Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

1. Deliver mail from the KGBSD district receiving center to all district facilities.

2. Pick up mail at all district facilities and distribute to the appropriate destination.

3. Deliver supplies, freight and equipment as directed by the Director of Maintenance.

4. Run errands as directed by the Central Office and Director of Maintenance.

5. Deliver lunches and other food supplies from the central kitchen to the required facilities.

6. Keep record of time required to complete assignments.

7. Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities which may be assigned by the Director of Maintenance or his designee.

8. Works with maintenance foreman to learn repairs on custodial equipment.

9. Assist other school district Maintenance Technicians as directed by the Director of Maintenance or his designee. Possibility to assist in interior and exterior building maintenance including but not limited to the heating, basic plumbing, carpentry and electrical, and low voltage electrical work.

10. Is able to engage in all jobs as may be necessary.

11. Perform heavy manual labor for extended periods. If necessary, work under undesirable weather conditions.

12. Maintenance Courier duties include but are not limited to the above mentioned duties and other work will be assigned as required.

Requirements:     

1. High School Diploma or GED.

2. Valid State of Alaska driver’s license with no restrictions.

3. Required to follow all safety and work rules.

4. Required to follow oral and written directions, ask questions, elicit required information. Ability to comprehend written materials.

5. Must possess the physical ability to lift and carry various items, such as cartons, packages, food containers, etc. weighing up to 75 lbs.    Frequently works in stooped and awkward positions.

6. Must be punctual and follow a time schedule.

7. Required to work cooperatively with staff and public.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Language Skills:   Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before parents, staff and students.

Mathematical Skill:  Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Problem Solving: Can identify and resolves problems in a timely manner.  Works well in group problem solving situations. Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. 

Interpersonal Skills: Focuses on solving conflict and not blaming. Maintains confidentiality. Listens to others without interrupting. Keeps emotions under control and remains open to other ideas and tries new things. 

Teamwork: Contributes to building a positive work environment. 

Diversity: Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences and promotes a harassment-free environment. 

Ethics: Treats people with respect, keeps commitments and inspires the trust of others.  Works with integrity and ethically.  

Judgment: Exhibits sound and accurate judgment and includes appropriate people in decision-making process.  

Planning/Organizing: Uses time efficiently.

Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner. Reacts well under pressure and treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position. Accepts responsibility for own actions. 

Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and looks for ways to improve and promote quality.

Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures. Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses equipment and materials properly. 

Attendance and punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time.

Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management directions and takes responsibility for own actions.  Keeps commitments. 

Other Skills and Abilities:  Demonstrated ability to operate computers and related software.  Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Physical Demands:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk and sit.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 80 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus.  The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff. Requires outside duty and exposure to outside weather conditions.  

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.  Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.

Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District

Human Resources

333 Schoenbar Rd 

Ketchikan, AK  99901

KETCHIKAN GATEWAY BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 

IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER