Facilities Maintenance & Grounds Technician

Clarkston Community Schools; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarkston Community Schools is seeking a facilities maintenance/grounds worker to support lawn care, snow removal, and building upkeep. The role involves coordinating with occupants and administrators to complete tasks, inspecting facilities, and performing repairs to keep all systems safe and functional.

The position requires physical stamina and reliability, with overtime possible and a valid driver’s license preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate a lawn mower and walk for an extended period of time.
• Ability to lift and bend.
• Ability to take written and oral direction.
• Willing to work overtime.
• Ability to work under pressure and deadlines.
• Chauffeur License Preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with building occupants, and administrators for the purpose of completing projects/work orders/preventative maintenance efficiently.
• Inspects facilities, systems and their components (building interior, exterior, electrical systems, HVAC systems, life safety systems, etc) to identify necessary repairs.
• Installs and repairs system and facility component parts (door and window assemblies, ceiling and floor materials, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, etc) for the purpose of maintaining facilities in a safe, comfortable, and efficiently operating condition.
• Maintains tools and/or equipment for the purpose of ensuring the availability of equipment in safe operating condition.
• Repairs various items, systems and/or components (electrical switches, fixtures, motors, plumbing, drainage systems, HVAC, alarms, etc) for the purpose of ensuring that items are available and in safe working condition.
• Requests equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining inventory and ensuring availability of required items.
• Requests quotations for the purpose of providing cost information, purchasing and securing items.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
• Salt and plow district parking lots in winter months.
• Snow plowing and removal, etc
• Lawn and landscape maintenance
• Deliveries
• Athletic Field maintenance and prep
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lawn mower operation

Physical stamina

Direction following

Overtime readiness

Work under pressure

Chauffeur license

Job description

Clarkston Community Schools is seeking a facilities maintenance/grounds worker to support lawn care, snow removal, and building upkeep. The role involves coordinating with occupants and administrators to complete tasks, inspecting facilities, and performing repairs to keep all systems safe and functional.

The position requires physical stamina and reliability, with overtime possible and a valid driver’s license preferred.