District Building and Grounds Maintenance

Freetown-Lakeville Regional School District; Lakeville (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Job summary

Freetown-Lakeville Regional School District in Lakeville, Massachusetts, is seeking a District Building & Grounds Maintenance Worker. The role runs 10:00 am - 6:30 pm and involves coordinating with the Director of Facilities, maintaining equipment, and managing facilities paperwork.

The position supports events, grounds, and building maintenance, with emphasis on safety and compliance. The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, 3 years of school maintenance experience preferred, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 3 years experience in a public or private school setting preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa in the United States is required.
• Valid Massachusetts driver's license and transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Communicates daily with the Director of Facilities and designee.
• Ensure safe condition and proper operation of equipment.
• Prepare and maintain paperwork for projects, time and materials.
• Assist with upkeep of facilities and snow removal as needed.

Skills

Safety procedures

Hand and power tools

Heavy lifting

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lawn mowers

Snow blowers

Leaf blowers

Power tools

Job description

District Building and Grounds Maintenance Worker

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Job Details

• Job ID: 5964402
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Oct 19, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Position Type: Full-time
• Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

School: District_Wide

Job Posting Title: District Building & Grounds Maintenance Worker

Times: 10:00 am - 6:30 pm

• Communicates daily with the Director of Facilities and his or her designee.
• Works with the Director of Facilities to ensure the safe condition and proper operation of equipment.
• Prepares and maintains paperwork to track projects in progress, completed projects, and time and materials.
• Plans and performs a combination of activities in connection with the maintenance of buildings and grounds, as described in the facilities work order system or verbal instruction from the Director of Facilities or his or her designee.
• Performs activities related to the preventative maintenance program on buildings, grounds, and equipment.
• Conducts visual inspections of facilities to detect any problems related to federal, state, and local codes and regulations defined by OSHA, complies with all aspects of the ASBESTOS HAZARD EMERGENCY RESPONSE ACT(AHERA) and reports and items of concern to the Director of Facilities and his or her designee.
• Detects and reports improper operation, faulty equipment, defective materials and unusual conditions and takes appropriate measures for corrective actions.
• In the absence of the District Building and Grounds Maintenance Manager and Director of Facilities, or as assigned, coordinates and assists with the work for upkeep of the facilities, school grounds and snow removal.
• Serves as a first responder in buildings and ground emergencies and is able to work overtime on an as needed basis.
• Assists in setting up and breaking down events including but not limited to graduations, town meetings, athletic events or any other district event/assembly.

The statement of responsibilities listed in this position description is general in nature as to the duties that are expected to be carried out by the Maintenance personnel. Other job related assignments may be required on an as needed basis.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalency certificate is preferred.
• Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirements may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
• 3 years experience in a public or private school setting is preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa in the United States is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Ability to understand verbal instructions.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
• Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade.
• Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Ability to understand written and verbal communications.
• Ability to problem solve, troubleshoot, and diagnose problems.

Distinguishing Characteristics

• Position requires: a) use of lawn mowers, weed whackers, leaf blowers, snow blowers and other job related equipment;b) regular and routine maintenance to building and grounds equipment;c)mechanical aptitude with a working knowledge of basic building and grounds equipment maintenance, repairs and operations.

Conditions of Employment

• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• Valid Massachusetts drivers license and transportation.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa in the United States is required.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Considerable physical activity. Requires medium to heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 150 pounds with assistance from co-workers.
• Standing for long periods of time.
• Must be able to complete tasks that may require bending, twisting, climbing, squatting, crouching and balancing.
• Ability to work comfortably from a ladder.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
• Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

Terms of Employment

Full time position pay scale is based on AFSCME Council 93 Local 1700 Freetown-Lakeville Regional School District Maintenance Salary Schedule.

Benefits

The Freetown-Lakeville Regional School District offers excellent Health, Retirement, Vacation, Personal and sick leave benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Freetown-Lakeville Regional School District is committed to a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic infomation or disibility, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participates in an equal opportunity investigation.

Job Categories

Support Staff > Maintenance

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Greg Goodwin
• 98 Howland Road
• Lakeville , Massachusetts 02347
• Phone: [phone] ext. 1718
• Email: [e-mail]