(Anticipated) Area Maintenance Manager - District Wide

Lewiston Public Schools; Lewiston (ME); On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Area Maintenance Manager at Lewiston Public Schools oversees custodial operations, maintenance, and repairs across district facilities. This mid-management role directs staff and coordinating with outside contractors to keep buildings safe, clean, and functional for students and staff.

You will supervise daily activities, train and mentor custodial crews, manage equipment, and ensure compliance with safety rules and district policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two-year technical school or 5+ years of maintenance experience preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of facility trades including plumbing, HVAC, electrical, carpentry.
• Experience in plumbing, painting, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, landscaping, and masonry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and coordinate custodial staff work across district buildings.
• Maintain and repair building systems including plumbing, electrical, and HVAC.
• Supervise safety, training, and compliance with district policies.
• Coordinate with outside contractors for district-wide projects.
• Lead and mentor staff; ensure clean, safe, and functional facilities.

Skills

Custodial management

Supervisory leadership

Blueprints reading

Safety protocols

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year technical school or 5+ years maintenance experience

Experience in facility trades (plumbing, HVAC, electrical, carpentry)

Experience in plumbing, painting, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, landscaping, masonry preferred

Job description

(Anticipated) Area Maintenance Manager - District Wide JobID: 3980

• Position Type: Management/ Hourly-Non-exempt
• Date Posted: 10/27/2026
• Location: Dingley- Central Office

Job Title

Area Maintenance Manager (SMN-7)

Department

Facilities

Approved By

Jake Langlais, Superintendent of Schools

Date Effective

October 2, 2026

Status

Full-time

Salary Range

$23.95 - $30.68 per hour

Position Summary

The Area Maintenance Manager is a mid-management position that manages and supervises the operating condition, maintenance, and repair of the school department's buildings, equipment, and grounds by organizing, planning, and directing district staff and outside contractors. The Area Maintenance Manager also oversees day-to-day custodial operations, providing training and mentoring and setting expectations and protocols so buildings are clean and sanitary for students and staff. The position works with building administrators and staff to find and correct deficiencies that have not been reported.

Essential Requirement: Availability

The employee must be available and able to work five (5) days per week, Monday through Friday, on the assigned schedule. This is an essential function of the position, not a preference.

On-call requirement:

The employee is on call 24 hours a day for emergencies at all Lewiston Public Schools facilities, and must respond on site or assist remotely by phone when unable to respond on site. The employee is also responsible for snow removal and sanding at assigned buildings, which may occur outside regular hours.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned.

Custodial operations and staff

• Plan, organize, schedule, supervise, and assign the work of custodial staff in assigned buildings, in collaboration with the Facilities Supervisor.
• Train staff in the preferred cleaning techniques and equipment operation established by the Facilities Director, Facilities Supervisor, and Area Maintenance Managers.
• Help the Facilities Supervisor evaluate custodial staff as part of the annual review process.
• Fill in for custodians in an emergency.

Maintenance and repair

• Install, repair, and maintain machinery, plumbing, building structure, air conditioning, refrigeration equipment, and electrical wiring and fixtures, following blueprints, manuals, building codes, and safety regulations, [and within the limits of Maine licensing law for electrical and plumbing work].
• Perform general maintenance inside and outside buildings, including ceilings, roofs, electrical, plumbing, concrete, masonry, glazing, insulation, and tile.
• Assist with small engine repair.
• Teach facility trade skills to other facilities staff.

Customer service and contractors

• Give high priority to customer service by being available in buildings to discuss issues that may not have been reported in the automated work order system, and by updating staff on ongoing work.
• Work with building administrators and staff to identify and correct unreported deficiencies.
• Meet with outside contractors to coordinate outsourced work in the district.

Materials, equipment, and vehicles

• Accurately order and account for materials and labor for each assignment.
• Recommend supplies and equipment for purchase, and maintain the inventory of district-owned tools, equipment, hardware, materials, and supplies.
• Help move equipment between buildings, and assemble and disassemble classroom materials.
• If assigned a district vehicle, operate and maintain it.
• Haul trash to the dump when required.

Grounds, snow, and security

• Take charge of snow removal and sanding at assigned buildings.
• Cut grass and perform all grounds work, such as pruning trees and fertilizing lawns and plants.
• Perform building security checks as directed.

Safety and records

• Keep the work area clean and safe, and use and wear safety and protective equipment as appropriate.
• Maintain all state, local, and School Committee safety and code requirements.
• Keep records and materials for all assigned schools.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Oversees the day-to-day work of the head custodians and custodial staff in assigned buildings, and gives immediate feedback and direction when standards are not met. Coordinates the work of outside contractors.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, including the availability and on-call requirements. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or experience

• High school diploma or GED
• Graduation from a two-year technical school, or five or more years of maintenance experience
• Extensive knowledge and years of experience in facility trades such as plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and carpentry
• Experience in plumbing, painting, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, landscaping, and masonry preferred

Certificates, licenses, and registrations

• Valid driver's license with a good driving record
• Ability to pass a district written and physical test
• Completed criminal history record check (fingerprinting), as required by Maine law
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, safety data sheets, and procedure manuals.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.

Mathematical skills

• Calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Apply basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning ability

• Solve practical problems and handle a variety of concrete variables where only limited standardization exists.
• Interpret instructions given in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Other skills and abilities

• Lead and plan the work of a small crew, and teach trade skills to others.
• Meet and coordinate with outside contractors.
• Knowledge of common mechanical, construction, and maintenance equipment, and of public construction materials and practices.
• Read blueprints and archival drawings of buildings and their systems.
• Use a computer for email, the work order system, and other employee resources.
• Follow oral and written instructions and maintain records.
• Build effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community.
• Perform duties in line with all district requirements and School Committee policies.

Compensation and Benefits

This position has a pay range of $23.95 - $30.68 per hour. Full-time employees receive a benefits package that includes health insurance with up to 85% of the premium paid by the employer; dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance; flexible spending and dependent care accounts; Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), 403(b), and 457 plans; paid sick leave, vacation time, and paid holidays; tuition reimbursement; and more.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

The physical demands below are essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform them.

• Frequently stand, walk, talk, and hear, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, and controls.
• Frequently reach with hands and arms, including to operate vibrating machinery.
• Occasionally sit.
• Frequently squat, stoop, or kneel, reach above the head and forward, and bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person.
• Continuously use hand strength to grasp tools, and climb ladders.
• Frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds, such as a toolbox.
• Occasionally lift and move up to 90 pounds, such as motors and jackhammers.
• Sometimes push and pull items such as tables, scaffolds, and cabinets.
• Use close, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee works mainly indoors and occasionally outdoors in all weather conditions. The employee works near or with moving mechanical equipment, and may occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers, sprays, and non-household dust; safety equipment is provided. The employee must be able to meet deadlines under tight time constraints. The noise level is usually moderate and occasionally loud.

ADA Statement

The information in this job description is provided for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed in this position. Employees in this role may perform additional duties, and additional duties may be assigned.

Lewiston Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. It provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, whistleblower activity, previous assertion of a workers' compensation claim, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, including the Maine Human Rights Act.

This policy covers all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Lewiston Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs, activities, or employment. It provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This notice is provided in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975.