Trades Helper

Summary
Assist the Maintenance and Operations (M&O) Department personnel in performing a trade. Adhere to federal and state laws, as well as, district policies, procedures, and regulations.

Essential Functions
1. Able to assist in any trade area as assigned under direct or indirect supervision.
2. Read, interpret, and follow all printed instructions by manufacturers for the use and/or repair of equipment districtwide.
3. Be responsible for vehicle and vehicle inventory (if assigned) and for materials, tools and equipment, including making adjustments and using safe operating procedures; request scheduling of required maintenance and inspections and keep vehicle, tools, equipment and work areas clean and orderly.
4. Load and unload tools and materials and operate tools, equipment and machinery safely.
5. Perform manual work needed to complete assigned tasks, to include general clean up.
6. When assigned to a specific M&O department may perform duties as part of a crew/team under the direction of the assigned supervisor and complete repairs as directed on work orders or by assignment.
7. Cooperate with other co-workers and routinely report any issues, concerns and/or necessary information to the immediate supervisor.
8. Attendance at the work site is required to meet essential functions of the job.

Other Responsibilities
1. Participate in professional development activities as required by the district.
2. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties; support district/department goals.
3. Maintain a professional code of ethics and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED); ability to follow verbal and/or written instructions; ability to read and understand instructions related to grounds, maintenance and safety procedures; one (1) year experience in grounds or maintenance projects or related duties. Must possess a valid Texas or New Mexico driver's license; be insurable by the district's auto liability insurance carrier; subject to the YISD drug and alcohol testing policy and regulation.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
Must be able to lift, carry, push and/or pull up to fifty (50) pounds frequently; must be able to work outside and inside, under all weather conditions, on slippery and uneven walking surfaces, frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, vibrations; must be able to work alone or with a team, regularly working irregular hours, occasional prolonged hours, and frequent districtwide travel. Must be adaptable to work a shift schedule and/or hours other than regularly assigned; extended periods of walking, standing, bending, reaching, kneeling, stooping, climbing, lifting and carrying. Have the ability to climb ladders up to 8 feet unassisted, and higher, with assistance; exposure to insects; ability to work with pesticides and herbicides or other potentially hazardous materials in a safe manner. Occasionally may need to work on roof tops or other areas above the ground.
 

Ancillary Level 103
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Required Documents: 
The following are the required documents that must be submitted in order to be considered for an interview. You may attach the documents to your application or bring them into the YISD Central Office located at 9600 Sims Dr., El Paso, TX 79925. 

• Valid Texas or New Mexico driver's license
• High School Diploma/GED

For more information, please contact the HR Department at 915-434-0428.