Campus Maintenance Technician - Grounds & Repairs

McAllen Independent School District; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job description

2026-27 General Maintenance

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This job is also posted in McAllen Independent School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5769913
Application Deadline: Oct 10, 2026 5:00 PM (Central Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Oct 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Perform general maintenance and minor repair of building structures and their mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems throughout the campus . Assist with maintenance of grounds . To help maintain the physical school plans in the condition of operating excellence so that full educational use of it may be made at all times .

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

High School Diploma or GED, preferred

Clear driving record, required

Valid Texas driver’s Class C license, required

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Must be familiar with chain-link fencing, metal cover walkway and playground equipment installation

Must be familiar with concrete work

Experience:

Three (3) years of experience in related field, preferred

Workdays:242

Auxiliary Pay Structure:Pay Grade3

Pay Date: Monthly

Hourly Pay Range:

Minimum: $14.25

Midpoint: $16.97

Maximum: $19.69

Note: Starting pay for a new hire in a pay range plan will be determined individually based on each person's job-related experience and salaries paid to peer employees in the same position with similar experience.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain and care for school grounds as assigned by supervisor.
• Perform tasks involving light metal jobs, bleachers and concrete forms.
• Repair and install chain-link fences.
• Repair and install metal cover walkways.
• Assist in recommending supplies and equipment for purchase and assist in maintaining the inventory of assigned district-owned tools, equipment and supplies.
• Repair and install playground equipment as specified by the manufacturer.
• Form and pour concrete.
• Assist with asphalt repairs.
• Assist with the striping of parking lots.
• Repair outdoor chairs and benches.
• Assist in estimating costs of repair projects in terms of labor, material and overhead.
• Work outside of regular assigned work schedule to include extra-curricular functions and to repair/replace needed facilities that may involve night and/or weekend duty as requested.
• Follow McAllen ISD customer service standards.
• Perform other duties assigned by immediate supervisor (primary evaluator).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

EQUIPMENT USED:

Shop equipment and tools:

Auger and tools for playground installation, concrete tools, ladder, scaffold, small hand tools (screwdrivers, wrenches, hammers, sockets, pliers, crimpers, wire cutters, etc.), hand saws, power tools (saw, drill, sander, etc.), drills, jacks, lift equipment

Vehicles and related equipment:

Seat belts, shoulder harnesses, safety equipment, radio communication equipment, back support belts, safety glasses

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

Ability to concentrate, communicate effectively (verbal and written), interpret, reason, read, compute, instruct and maintain emotional control under stress; ability to handle several projects at the same time with frequent interruptions

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Ability to frequently lift and carry heavy weights (45 pounds and over), sitting, standing, walking, climbing (stairs, ladder, scaffold, or ramps), balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive hand motions, hearing, speech, visual acuity, distinguishing colors, frequent driving and traveling, exposure to temperature extremes (hot or cold), exposure to humidity extremes, exposure to noise, exposure to low or intense illumination, exposure to vibration, exposure to microwaves, exposure to biological hazards (communicable diseases, bacteria, insects, mold, fungi, etc.), exposure to chemical hazards (asbestos, fumes, vapors, gases, dust, smoke, etc.), exposure to electrical hazards, work outside, prolonged exposure to sunlight, work with hands in water, work around moving object or vehicles, work around machinery with moving parts, work on slippery surfaces, work on uneven surfaces, work alone, work prolonged or irregular hours

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $14.25 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Maintenance

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Ruben D. Trevino , Executive Director
• Dept of Facilities Maint & Ops
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]