General Maintenance

Coweta County Schools; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Coweta County Schools is hiring for a General Maintenance role in Newnan, GA. The position involves performing routine and preventative maintenance on school facilities, assisting HVAC, electrical, and plumbing trades, and managing parts and tools.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work independently. Applicants should have basic maintenance knowledge, the ability to read blueprints, and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• Educational background as above.
• Experience in field related to position preferred.
• Physical requirements include ladders, uneven terrain, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on equipment and building systems at all Coweta County school facilities.
• Regularly inspect buildings, systems, and equipment for potential issues.
• Assist HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and other trades as necessary.
• Prepare bids, budgets, and cost estimates.
• Purchase necessary parts and supplies.
• Maintain tools and equipment in serviceable condition.
• Hold a valid Georgia driver's permit and county-owned vehicle.
• Utilize a computer work order system to complete tasks.
• Comply with health and safety regulations and work practices.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by Maintenance Supervisor.

Skills

Independent work

Maintenance procedures

Reading blueprints

Hand and power tools

Education

High school diploma/GED/vocational

Job description

General Maintenance

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This job is also posted in Georgia Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5983924
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Nov 05, 2026 5:08 PM (UTC)

Job Description

EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Twelve-month - Hourly RESPONSIBLE TO: Maintenance Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education/Certification:
  • High school diploma, GED, vocational school, or any equivalent combination of training and experience desired.
• Experience: Evaluated on a individual basis.
• Physical Requirement:
  • Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolds, and stairs.
  • Must be able to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Skills Required:
  • Ability to work independently and manage workload.
  • Basic working knowledge of construction and/or routine maintenance and repair procedures.
  • Basic computer skills and the ability to read blueprints and schematics will be considered a plus.
  • Ability to use basic hand and power tools.
• Required Experience:
  • Successful recent work experience in a field related to this position.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Perform the task of this trade at the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on equipment and building systems at all Coweta County school facilities
• Regularly inspect buildings, systems, and equipment for potential issues
• Assist HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and other trades as necessary
• Prepare bids, budgets, and cost estimates
• Purchase necessary parts and supplies
• Maintain in a serviceable condition, tools and equipment necessary to perform assigned tasks
• Hold a valid Georgia driver's permit and maintain in a good, clean, serviceable condition a county-owned vehicle
• Utilize a computer work order system to complete assigned tasks
• Comply with all applicable health and safety regulations, policies, and established work practices
• Perform such additional responsibilities as may be assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor

The Coweta County Board of Education reserves the right to accept equivalent qualifications as the Board may deem appropriate and acceptable. The Coweta County School System does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices.

Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Custodian

Support Staff > Maintenance

Contact Information

• Vera Harris
• 167 Werz Industrial Drive
• Newnan, Georgia 30263
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]