**Position Title:** Maintenance Laborer **FLSA Status:** Non-Exempt **Salary Grade, if non-union:** **Pay Grade, if union:** AFSCME Cust/Maint/Veh Svcs **Non-Union or Specific Collective Bargaining Agreement:** AFSCME Maintenance Union **Our Mission:** The mission of Polk County Public Schools is to provide a high quality education for all students. To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The duties are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to the position. This job description is not meant to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. Other duties may be assigned which are not listed. Additionally, when duties and responsibilities of this job change, this job description will be reviewed and updated, subject to changes and business necessity. **Custom Job Purpose:** This position exists to perform semi-skilled manual work in maintenance and construction activities and services. **Essential Functions of this Job** Constantly assists journeyman or other maintenance and construction technicians or specialists in performing duties related to the construction, maintenance or repair of buildings, structures, and their equipment. Constantly keeps daily records and logs of work performed. Frequently operates trucks and other light equipment. The ability to operate and communicate on a two-way radio. Occasionally utilizes tools and equipment in construction and maintenance activities. Occasionally performs cleaning of equipment and facilities, and custodial duties. Must be able to perform physical tasks as set forth in the Physical Environment section of this document. **Non-Essential Functions of this Job** Performs other duties as assigned. **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:** Basic knowledge of the use and care of tools and equipment. Ability to perform work involving physical strength and endurance. Ability to withstand exposure to variable weather conditions. Ability and willingness to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with employees and supervisors. Ability to keep daily records and logs. One year of experience in maintenance work is preferred. Bilingual/biliterate preferred. **Education, Experience and/or Certification/License Requirements** Graduation from high school, completion of GED, or trade school. Must have a valid driver's license appropriate to the vehicles assigned to the trade and be qualified to drive a School Board vehicle. **Work Context:** Requires standing, walking and moving about to coordinate work. Requires face-to-face discussions and contact with individuals and/or teams. Requires coordination of work tasks to establish priorities, set goals and meet deadlines. Requires work with both internal and external contacts, and with the public. Requires the use of alternative communication systems such as electronic mail, telephones and computers. Requires travel to school locations and work sites within the district. **Physical Environment:** Requires standing for the majority of the day, and the ability to frequently lift, carry, move and/or position objects weighing up to 50 pounds. May infrequently be required to lift more than 50 pounds with assistance as needed. Requires working both indoors and outdoors. Requires the proper use of personal protective devices and equipment as assigned. **Local Code:** 0380 **EEO5:** 54 The School Board of Polk County, Florida, prohibits any and all forms of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, age, homelessness, or disability or other basis prohibited by law in any of its programs, services, activities or employment.