Classified Substitute (Maintenance)

District Maintenance & Facilities, Surprise, AZ; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Dysart Unified School District is seeking a Classified Substitute (Maintenance) in Surprise, AZ to support the Maintenance department. This temporary, non-benefited role reports to the Director of Maintenance and requires a high school diploma or GED with AZ IVP fingerprint clearance.

Responsibilities include miscellaneous repairs, heavy equipment handling, minor plumbing/electrical work, and maintaining professional conduct with students, staff and vendors.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Must obtain and maintain AZ Identity Verified Prints (AZ IVP FPCC).
• One year of maintenance-related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs miscellaneous repairs and services as assigned.
• Installs, repairs and relocates heavy equipment as assigned.
• Makes minor plumbing and electrical repairs.
• Establishes and maintains good rapport with students, employees, community members and vendors.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• Other job related duties as assigned.

Skills

Following directions

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

AZ IVP FPCC

Job description

Dysart Unified School District District Maintenance & Facilities, Surprise, AZ - Surprise, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Classified Substitute (Maintenance)

Dysart Unified School District, Surprise, AZ

This job is also posted in Dysart Unified School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5977791

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 30, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

REPORTS TO

Director of Maintenance

FLSA STATUS

Non-Exempt

SUPERVISES

No

DEPT

Maintenance

FTE

Based on position assignment

WORK CALENDAR

Based on position assignment

GRADE

Classified Substitute Salary Schedule

APPROVED

REVISED

1/13/2020

SUMMARY: Substitute for regular classified maintenance positions and fill temporary consecutive or intermittent vacancies in maintenance-related positions. To provide students with a safe, attractive and efficient place in which to learn, play and develop.

THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION AND ASSIGNMENTS ARE ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs miscellaneous repairs and services as assigned.
• Installs, repairs and relocates heavy equipment as assigned.
• Makes minor plumbing and electrical repairs.
• Marks athletic field.
• Repairs walls, roofs and floors.
• Repairs and varnishes wooden desks, chairs, tables and other furniture.
• Sets up sound and other equipment as required.
• Establishes and maintains good rapport with students, employees, community members and vendors.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• Other job related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC).

EXPERIENCE:

• One (1) year's prior experience in any field of mechanical repair, plumbing and cooling maintenance or carpentry.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Reading and interpreting general documents such as employee handbooks and safety/training manuals.
• Writing general correspondence and speak effectively with others.
• Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Standard practices, methods and materials of assigned work.
• Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment.
• Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices.
• Uses and properties of supplies and equipment.
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations (based on assignment).
• Customer service principles.
• Modern office technology.

SKILL IN:

• Following directions and meeting standards.
• Providing attention to detail in assignments.
• Comprehending reference books and manuals.
• Operating and maintaining assigned tools and equipment.
• Maintaining grounds, work spaces and related equipment.
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards.
• Providing customer service.
• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications.
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in both the field and in an indoor office environment with moderate exposure to hazardous physical conditions (such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibration, etc.); moderate exposure to atmospheric conditions (such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, etc.); moderate exposure to hazardous materials (such as chemicals, blood and other body fluids); and moderate exposure to extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, movement restrictions and intense noise.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. The Dysart Unified School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Dysart Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.

Position Type: Temporary Non-Benefited

Welcome to District Maintenance & Facilities, Surprise, AZ

Dysart schools are among the top-rated in the state of Arizona. The district is home to the #8 ranked K-8 school in Arizona (Freedom Traditional Academy), three top 100 K-8 schools, and two top 50 high schools in the state. Overall, Dysart has 12 “A” rated and 10 “B” rated schools, 11 of which out-rank our local counterparts. Additionally, Freedom Traditional Academy has the highest test scores of any school in the cities of Surprise and El Mirage.Dysart Schools have been recognized both nationally and internationally with AdvancED Accreditation, and are dedicated to serving the needs of all children with high quality academic coursework, before-and after-school programs, and services for the entire community. Boasting a graduation rate that exceeds both the state and national average, the Dysart Unified School District prepares all students to be ready for college and career through excellence and success.Strong academics, arts, and athletic programs are an integral part of each school, and ensuring students are equipped with the skills necessary to meet the challenges and opportunities in a 21st Century society are at the heart of our mission and vision. Dysart Schools offers one of the largest selections of academic pathways in the state, allowing students a personalized learning experience while meeting Arizona Academic Standards. Opportunities include full-day kindergarten, Career and Technical Education, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, signature programs, and gifted and special education programs.Dysart provides students the opportunity to explore their artistic side through an expansive fine arts program, where students participate in a progressive, performance-based curriculum that encourages them to reach their academic, creative, and expressive potential. Dysart students earned the second highest number of Arizona State Seals for Arts Proficiency across the state last year.Earning nine state championships in 2021-2022, Dysart Schools are highly competitive in athletics, and offer great opportunities for all students. Dysart offers competitive athletic classes to help students hone their athletic skills and abilities during the school day, and we aim to provide positive experiences and guide our student athletes toward realizing their full potential.Dysart Unified School District serves over 23,000 pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students in the Northwest Phoenix Metropolitan area. The district encompasses 140 square miles, serving parts of El Mirage, Glendale, Surprise, Youngtown, and Maricopa County. The district is home to four K-4 elementary schools, four middle schools serving grades 5-8, 12 K-8 elementary schools, four comprehensive high schools, a preschool, and one alternative program.

Contact Information

• Dysart USD HR Department
• 15802 North Parkview Place
• Surprise, Arizona 85374
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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