Facilities Maintenance Technician

Polk County Public Schools; Bartow (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Polk County Public Schools District Office, Bartow, FL, is seeking a Maintenance Laborer to perform semi-skilled manual work in maintenance and construction activities and services at district facilities.

The role involves assisting journeyman technicians, keeping daily records, operating light equipment and trucks, and using a two-way radio. Physical tasks and occasional custodial duties are required; valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school, completion of GED, or trade school.
• Must have a valid driver's license appropriate to the vehicles assigned to the trade and be qualified to drive a School Board vehicle.
• Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist journeyman or other maintenance and construction technicians or specialists in performing duties related to the construction, maintenance or repair of buildings, structures, and their equipment.
• Keep daily records and logs of work performed.
• Operate trucks and other light equipment; communicate on a two-way radio.
• Occasionally utilize tools and equipment in construction and maintenance activities.
• Occasionally perform cleaning of equipment and facilities, and custodial duties.

Skills

Physical stamina

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Bilingual preferred

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED/trade school

Job description

Polk County Public Schools District Office, Bartow, FL, is seeking a Maintenance Laborer to perform semi-skilled manual work in maintenance and construction activities and services at district facilities.

The role involves assisting journeyman technicians, keeping daily records, operating light equipment and trucks, and using a two-way radio. Physical tasks and occasional custodial duties are required; valid driver's license is required.