Certified Inside Maintenance Technician

Prior Lake - Savage Area Schools; Prior Lake (MN); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account

Résumé du poste

Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools is seeking a Certified Inside Maintenance Technician to perform skilled maintenance, repair, and preventative care of district indoor facilities and systems. The role ensures a safe, clean, efficient learning environment across district buildings.

Responsibilities include inspecting and repairing HVAC, boilers, electrical, plumbing, and control systems, coordinating maintenance with vendors, and documenting tasks in the work order system.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of trade experience in commercial or institutional building maintenance, mechanical repairs, or related technical trades.
• Prior experience in a K-12 public school district environment preferred.

Responsabilités

• Perform skilled inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of building HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and control systems.
• Monitor, operate, and maintain district boiler systems and specialized facility equipment to ensure safe and compliant continuous operations.
• Diagnose and perform routine, preventive, and emergency repairs on building interiors, structural components, fixtures, doors, windows, and locking mechanisms.
• Collaborate with operations leadership, vendors, and building engineers to coordinate scheduled maintenance, facility upgrades, and emergency service calls.
• Utilize work order tracking systems to prioritize, document, and complete daily tasks and corrective maintenance requests.
• Ensure adherence to local, state, and federal safety regulations, environmental compliance rules, and building codes.
• Assist in monitoring building energy management systems and recommending energy-saving adjustments.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Connaissances

HVAC maintenance

Blueprints & schematics

Diagnostics & troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Communication

Time management

Independent work

Formation

HS Diploma or GED

3–5 years trade experience

K-12 district experience preferred

Outils

Building automation systems

Description du poste

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools

• Position Type:
  Custodial and Maintenance/ Maintenance
• Date Posted:
  11/4/2026
• Location:
  District Wide
• Date Available:
  ASAP

JOB TITLE: Certified Inside Maintenance Technician

DEPARTMENT: Operational Services

REPORTS TO: Director of Operations Services and/or designee.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

START DATE: ASAP

HOURS/DAY:8 hours per day, 260 days per year

RATE OF PAY:$59,895 - $62,308 per year, Category E

ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION & STIPENDS:

In addition to base pay, the district offers annual stipends for active certifications:

• $1,000 per year: AFE Certified Plant/Professional Supervisor (CPS) | Chief C Engineer License
• $750 per year: 1st Class C Engineer License
• $250 per year: 2nd Class C Engineer License | Pool Operator License | Pesticide Applicator License
• $125 per year: Special Class License

Terms of employment in accordance with the applicable terms and conditions for the position.

TOP-TIER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Employee benefits are a key component of an employee's total compensation at Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools, and our plans are amongst the best you will find in Minnesota school districts.

• Health Insurance: A rich health plan that provides extensive coverage for you and your family, ensuring peace of mind. Employees eligible to enroll in a district VEBA medical plan receive an annual Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) contribution between 50%-100% of the plan's annual out-of-pocket maximum, depending on the position. These District-funded contributions can cover a significant portion, and potentially all, of your eligible out-of-pocket medical expenses throughout the year. The District also offers rich Double and Triple co-pay plans that help keep your out-of-pocket expenses low. Visit our website for more information about plan eligibility and premium costs by employee group.
• Dental Insurance: Full coverage options for routine and preventive care, keeping your smile bright and healthy.
• Life Insurance: Protect yourself and your loved ones with a robust life insurance plan.
• An Employee Assistance Program, free to employees and their family members.
• Optional medical and dependent care flexible spending account.

SUMMARY:

To perform skilled maintenance, repair, operational oversight, and preventative care of district indoor facilities, equipment, mechanical systems, and infrastructure to ensure a safe, clean, and efficient learning and operating environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

Perform skilled inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of building HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and control systems.

Monitor, operate, and maintain district boiler systems and specialized facility equipment to ensure safe and compliant continuous operations.

Diagnose and perform routine, preventive, and emergency repairs on building interiors, structural components, fixtures, doors, windows, and locking mechanisms.

Collaborate with operations leadership, vendors, and building engineers to coordinate scheduled maintenance, facility upgrades, and emergency service calls.

Utilize work order tracking systems to prioritize, document, and complete daily tasks and corrective maintenance requests.

Ensure adherence to local, state, and federal safety regulations, environmental compliance rules, and building codes.

Assist in monitoring building energy management systems and recommending energy-saving adjustments.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of trade experience in commercial or institutional building maintenance, mechanical repairs, or related technical trades.

Prior experience in a K-12 public school district environment preferred.

Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

• Valid Minnesota Driver's License.
• Required Special, 2nd Class, 1st Class, or Chief Boiler Engineer License (as applicable to building placement).
• Certified Plant Engineer / Professional Supervisor (CPS) or trade-specific technical certifications preferred.

Required Knowledge:

Principles and practices of commercial HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical maintenance.

Boiler operation standards, safety protocols, and state regulations.

Occupational hazards, safety precautions, OSHA regulations, and proper chemical/material handling (SDS).

Standard tools, machinery, instruments, and materials used in indoor facility maintenance.

District policies, emergency response procedures, and building operations protocols.

Required Skills:

Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, schematics, technical manuals, and electrical diagrams.

Demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude and diagnostic skills to troubleshoot system failures efficiently.

Ability to operate specialized power tools, diagnostic testing meters, and building automation system controls.

Clear written and verbal communication skills to interact effectively with staff, administration, contractors, and vendors.

Ability to prioritize work orders, manage time effectively, and work independently with minimal supervision.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mobility and stamina to perform heavy physical labor across multi-story educational facilities; ability to stand, walk, climb ladders, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach for extended periods; strength to lift, carry, push, and pull items or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally with assistance; visual acuity to inspect systems, read schematics, and operate tools safely; hearing and verbal communication to exchange information and identify mechanical sound anomalies; mental alertness to adhere strictly to safety standards and respond calmly and promptly to facility emergencies.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in indoor school building environments, mechanical equipment rooms, boiler rooms, maintenance shops, and service tunnels. Exposure to high-voltage equipment, extreme temperatures, noise, fumes, dust, and hazardous materials may occur. Work occasionally requires outdoor movement between facilities under varying weather conditions.

Postings current as of 11/6/2026 8:18:54 AM CST.

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