Laborer.General Maintenance

Job Code:7501007
Job Family/Function:75 – Labor, Trade, and Facilities Management\General 
FLSA:Nonexempt 
Grade Ladder:MNPS Support Hourly 
Pay Grade:MNPS.SCH007-H 
Duration (days/year):260 
Locations(s):School-Based 

We Are Team MNPS
Metro Schools is one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the United States. Our teachers and staff educate more than 80,000 students in Metro Nashville-Davidson County, preparing them to excel in higher education, work, and life. Our district implements some of the most innovative reform strategies in the nation. We seek to partner with highly effective, engaging teachers, teacher leaders and support staff with a passion for urban education and a go-getter spirit as we strive to become the highest-performing urban district in the nation. Whether you are a teacher, an administrator, or a potential support staff employee, if you want to make a difference, we want to hear from you.

Job Summary

Under general supervision, to perform manual laboring tasks requiring skill in the use of certain hand and power tools and the operation of equipment in connection with maintenance, construction and service activities and to do related work as required.

What you will do

• Works as one of a construction or maintenance crew doing a variety of duties.


• Handles rough asphalt and cement work, rough pipefitting or caulking, constructs forms, and/or prepares sub-surfaces for concrete work.


• Mixes, pours and spreads concrete.


• Operates jackhammers, tree trimming equipment, tampers, and other heavy tools.


• Lays sewer pipe, caulks and cements joints on sewer lines.


• Installs walls and fences.


• Operates equipment including motor vehicles.


• Works as one of a construction or maintenance crew doing a variety of duties.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent Required

Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge in the operation of the common types of construction equipment and familiarity with the use of the tools commonly used in construction work