Frontline Applicant Tracking - Newton Unified School District 373

Openings as of 4/15/2025

Director of Maintenance Services

JobID: 1051

Position Type:
  Director/Director of Maintenance


Date Posted:
  3/11/2025


Location:
  USD 373 Service Center


Date Available:
  04/07/2025


Closing Date:
  Open until filled


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QUALIFICATIONS:   
1. High school graduate
2. Successful management and supervisory experience in maintenance and custodial areas
3. Demonstrated knowledge in basic technological areas such as heating, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry.
4. Demonstrated aptitude or competence for all assigned responsibilities
5. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board of education may find appropriate and acceptable
 
REPORTS TO:  SUPERINTENDENT
 
SUPERVISES:  All custodial and maintenance personnel
 
JOB GOAL:  To maintain the physical school facilities and accompanying grounds in a condition of excellence, safety, cleanliness and aesthetic attractiveness, so that full educational use of the facilities may be made at all times
                                   
 
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
 
1. Examines all school buildings and grounds on a regular basis for needed repairs and maintenance.
2. Establishes and recommends priorities on repair projects.
3. Performs the duties of Asbestos Program Coordinator.
4. Serves as the District Safety Coordinator.
5. Assigns and supervises personnel for maintenance work such as replacing worn or defective wiring, switches, faucets, and plumbing fixtures and repair of any maintenance related materials and equipment.
6. Develops a system for dealing with emergency repair problems with efficiency.
7. Orders materials as needed and makes recommendations for purchase of supplies and equipment.
8. Consults with building principals regarding the establishment of regular preventive maintenance programs.
9. Recruits, trains, and supervises all maintenance and custodial personnel and makes recommendations for their employment, transfer, promotion and release.
10. Writes bid specifications and provides advice on the hiring of contractors to perform certain maintenance or repair services.
11. Establishes and administers schedules and procedures for the regular custodial care of all district school and office facilities.
12. Establishes and supervises summer work crews.
13. Maintains an accurate account of all industrial supplies and an updated inventory of maintenance and custodial equipment.
14. Coordinates vacation schedules for all department personnel.
15. Performs other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Twelve-month position.  Salary to be established by the board of education.
 
EVALUATION:  Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the board’s policy on evaluation of support services personnel.

 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:
 
• Knowledge in basic technological areas such as heating, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical and carpentry
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong public relations skills
• Successful management and supervisory experience
 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB:
           
Job Title                     1        2        3        4        5        6        7        8        9        10      11       12
Super of Building & Grounds	X	X	X	X
 
Explanation:
 
1. Very rarely requires physical exertion beyond walking.       
2. Very rarely requires physical exertion beyond walking or climbing stairs. 
3. Requires prolonged (over 50% of time) standing and walking. 
4. Requires prolonged (over 75% of time) standing and walking. 
5. Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, push heavy*objects or materials.
6. Frequently (over 20% of time) requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, orpush heavy* objects or materials.
7. Frequently (over 33% of time) requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, orpush heavy* objects or materials.
8. Over 50% of the time requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, or pushheavy* objects or materials.
9. In addition to items 5, 6, 7, & 8, occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move,lift, carry or push heavy objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds.
10. Driving skills and physical ability required to drive vehicle. 
11. Special physical, agility and reaction time tests required. 
12. Ability to perform first aid and CPR. 
         *”Heavy” means not over 50 pounds.
 




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Openings as of 4/15/2025

Maintenance

JobID: 803

Position Type:
  Maintenance/Custodial/Maintenance General


Date Posted:
  7/29/2023


Location:
  USD 373 Service Center


Closing Date:
  OPEN UNTIL FILLED


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QUALIFICATIONS:   
1.   Working knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas:  electrical wiring, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC equipment, welding, concrete work, and other maintenance related skills
2.   Demonstrated aptitude or competence for all assigned responsibilities
3.   Valid Kansas driver's license
4.   Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board of education may find appropriate and acceptable
 
REPORTS TO:  DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE
 
JOB GOAL:  To maintain the physical school facilities in a condition of operating excellence, cleanliness, and safety so that full educational use of the facilities may be made at all times.
 
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
1.      Performs minor and major maintenance and installation of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
2.      Able to learn new techniques and methods of maintenance.
3.      Willing to learn about all aspects of school facilities maintenance.
4.      Become familiar with building custodial duties and willing to fill in as a substitute.
5.      Move equipment and material within and between school buildings.
6.      Work on exterior and interior of facilities, under buildings, on roofs, and on grounds under all weather conditions.
7.      Willing to work overtime at nights and on weekends when an emergency arises.
8.      Follows all safety procedures and watches for safety violations throughout the district.
9.      Performs other duties as assigned by the custodial supervisor or building administrator.
 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:   Twelve month position.  Wage to be established by the board of education.
 
EVALUATION:  Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the board’s policy on evaluation of support services personnel.
 
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:
 
Ability to work inside and outside of buildings in all types of weather
Ability to work under and on top of buildings, ground level and heights
Ability to perform all types of maintenance on facilities and equipment
Ability to perform systems installation
 
 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB:
 
           
Job Title                     1        2        3        4        5        6        7        8        9        10      11       12
Maintenance - Shop	X		X	X	X
 
 
Explanation:
 
1.      Very rarely requires physical exertion beyond walking.
 
2.      Very rarely requires physical exertion beyond walking or climbing stairs.
 
3.      Requires prolonged (over 50% of time) standing and walking.
 
4.      Requires prolonged (over 75% of time) standing and walking.
 
5.      Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, push heavy*
         objects or materials.
 
6.      Frequently (over 20% of time) requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, or
         push heavy* objects or materials.
 
7.      Frequently (over 33% of time) requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, or
         push heavy* objects or materials.
 
8.      Over 50% of the time requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, or push
         heavy* objects or materials.
 
9.      In addition to items 5, 6, 7, & 8, occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move,
         lift, carry or push heavy objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds.
 
10.    Driving skills and physical ability required to drive vehicle.
 
11.    Special physical, agility and reaction time tests required.
 
12.    Ability to perform first aid and CPR.
 
         *”Heavy” means not over 50 pounds.
 
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Openings as of 4/15/2025

Bus Aide

JobID: 196

Position Type:
  Transportation/Bus Aide


Date Posted:
  12/19/2017


Location:
  USD 373 Service Center


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QUALIFICATIONS: 
 
1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Possess interest in working with special education students.
 
REPORTS TO:  Transportation Director
 
JOB GOAL:  To enable each student, through safe and efficient transportation, to take full advantage of the complete range of curricular and extracurricular activities offered by the district’s schools
 
 
 
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:


1.      Learns each child’s name and greets them at pick-up.  Interacts with children during route for educational and social experiences.
2.      Ensures that all students remain seated and that child restraints are properly adjusted and worn at all times.  Handles any disruptions, minor medical problems and any major medical problems until driver can safely pull over and assist.  Should know how to correctly handle medical problems according to CHP Guidelines and First Aid.
3.      Recognize basic knowledge of the route.
4.      Ensures that the bus is empty at the end of each run and that all children are accounted for.  Follows procedures for unloading students at the school.
5.      Assist driver with all bus evacuations.
6.      Assist driver in carrying out functions associated with the operation of transportation services.
7.      Focus on the children as riders so the driver can focus on safe driving.
8.      Maintains shared responsibility for the supervision and safety of children on the bus during its operation.
9.      Attend all professional learning meetings as required for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
10.    Assist students on and off the bus when necessary to provide for safety of all students.
11.    Observe and follow all school district policies at all times for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing the district’s regulations.
12.    Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding student and staff information in order to remain in compliance with legal requirements and to maintain a professional work environment.
13.    Regular onsite attendance.
14.    Perform other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Wage and length of employment to be established by the board of education.
 
EVALUATION:  Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the board’s policy on evaluation of classified personnel.
 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB:
           
Job Title	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Bus Aide				X	X
 
Explanation:
 
1. Very rarely requires physical exertion beyond walking.
2. Very rarely requires physical exertion beyond walking or climbing stairs.
3. Requires prolonged (over 50% of time) sitting and standing.
4. Requires prolonged (over 75% of time) sitting and standing.
5. Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, push heavy* objects or materials.
6. Frequently (over 20% of time) requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, or push heavy* objects or materials.
7. Frequently (over 33% of time) requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, or push heavy* objects or materials.
8. Over 50% of the time requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, or push heavy* objects or materials.
9. In addition to items 5, 6, 7, & 8, occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry or push heavy objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds.
10. Driving skills and physical ability required to drive vehicle.
11. Special physical, agility and reaction time tests required.
12. Ability to perform first aid and CPR.
 
1.  
            *”Heavy” means not over 50 pounds.





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Openings as of 4/15/2025

School Bus/Van Driver

JobID: 209

Position Type:
  Transportation/School Bus/Van Driver


Date Posted:
  12/19/2017


Location:
  USD 373 Service Center


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School Bus/Van Driver
QUALIFICATIONS:   
1.      Valid Kansas CDL license with required endorsements
2.      Complete and pass physical for school bus drivers
3.      Minimum of 12 hours training time (6 without students 6 with students.
4.      Meet all state requirements for bus drivers which includes defensive driving course and first aid course
5.      Demonstrated aptitude or competence for all assigned responsibilities
6.      Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board of education may find appropriate and acceptable
 
REPORTS TO:  Transportation Director
 
JOB GOAL: To enable each student, through safe and efficient transportation, to take full advantage of the complete range of curricular and extracurricular activities offered by the district’s schools
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1.      Knowledge of and obeys all traffic laws.
2.      Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
3.      Follows district’s policies in regard to student transportation.
4.      Maintain discipline and report those who are not abiding by the rules to the proper authority to maintain order while on the bus.
5.      Follows district’s procedures when disciplining students.
6.      Keeps assigned bus clean for the purpose of ensuring safety, appearance, and sanitation of vehicle.
7.      Keeps to assigned schedule to provide minimal school disruptions.
8.      Performs pre-trip inspection following district’s policy.
9.      Notifies supervisor in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
10.    Discharges students only at authorized stops.
11.    Transports only authorized students.
12.    Reports all accidents and completes required reports to the proper authorities.
13.     Ability to drive vehicles of different sizes and styles.
14.     Regular onsite attendance.
15.    Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding student and staff information in order to remain in compliance with legal requirements and to maintain a professional work environment.
16.    Other responsibilities as noted in the transportation handbook or as assigned by the transportation supervisor.
17.    Performs other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Wage and length of employment to be established by
the board of education.
 
EVALUATION:  Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the board’s policy on evaluation of support services personnel.
 
 
 
 
 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB:
           
Job Title	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Bus Driver	X	X		X	X					X
 
 
Explanation:
 
1.      Very rarely requires physical exertion beyond walking.
2.      Very rarely requires physical exertion beyond walking or climbing stairs.
3.      Requires prolonged (over 50% of time) standing and walking.
4.      Requires prolonged (over 75% of time) sitting.
5.      Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, push heavy*
         objects or materials.
6.      Frequently (over 20% of time) requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, or
         push heavy* objects or materials.
7.      Frequently (over 33% of time) requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, or
         push heavy* objects or materials.
8.      Over 50% of the time requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, or push
         heavy* objects or materials.
9.      In addition to items 5, 6, 7, & 8, occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move,
         lift, carry or push heavy objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds.
10.    Driving skills and physical ability required to drive vehicle.
11.    Special physical, agility and reaction time tests required.
12.    Ability to perform first aid and CPR.
 
         *”Heavy” means not over 50 pounds.
 





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