General Maintenance (Maintenance Department)

Dickson County Schools; Dickson (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Dickson County Schools is seeking a General Maintenance worker to support the Maintenance Department. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least three years in maintenance, with preference for a maintenance certification and a Tennessee driver's license.

The position involves flexible hours, on-call duties, and daily field assignments. The incumbent will perform semi-skilled repairs, assist skilled trades, and conduct routine preventive maintenance across district

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Three (3) years experience in Maintenance (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, construction).
• Maintenance certification preferred.
• Current valid Tennessee driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Make semi-skilled repairs to buildings, equipment, and/or grounds in a safe, clean, and orderly manner.
• Perform preventative maintenance; lubricate, replace filters, belts, and bearings as needed.
• Make adjustments and repairs to locks on doors, cabinets, and furniture.
• Assist with relocations of desks, tables, chairs, and other furnishings.
• Clean debris from roofs and gutters; perform minor patchwork.
• Carry out minor carpentry work on partitions, walls, doors, fences, and shelves.
• Test and repair emergency lighting as required.
• Identify plumbing issues and perform minor repairs to systems.
• Make minor electrical repairs; assist licensed staff for major repairs.
• Operate power tools and maintain safe working conditions.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Driver's license

Basic math & reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Maintenance certification

Job description

Job Description:

General Maintenance

Reports To:

Maintenance Director

Dept/School:

Maintenance Department

Employment:

240 anticipated days per year, requires some flexible hours, on-call duty as may be

required or assigned

Calendar:

12 Months / 240 Days

Salary Grade:

29 (Classified Scale)

Date Revised:

9/15/2025

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Three (3) years experience in Maintenance (i.e. HVAC, electrical, plumbing, construction, building controls). Maintenance certification preferred. Current valid Tennessee driver's license

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Necessary to perform job functions working with limited supervision, basic communication, reading, and mathematics. Ability to drive to various locations for daily assignments.

Performance Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

1. Make semi-skilled repairs to buildings, equipment, and/or grounds in a safe, clean, and orderly manner in accordance with health and fire regulations.
2. Perform preventative maintenance. Lubricate, change/clean filters, drive belts, sprockets, shafts, and bearings as necessary to ensure proper operation.
3. Make adjustments and repairs to locks on doors, cabinets, desks, closets, door hinges, and lockers.
4. Assist with relocations of furnishings such as desks, tables, chairs, file cabinets, etc.
5. Clean debris from the roof and roof gutters as necessary and perform minor patchwork.
6. Perform minor carpentry work in the repair of structures such as partitions, walls, doors, fences, window frames, roofs, furniture, and shelves.
7. Regularly test and repair/replace emergency lighting as necessary.
8. Identify plumbing problems and make minor repairs to above- and below-ground supply/drainage/sewer systems.
9. Make minor electrical repairs.
10. Assist skilled/licensed labor in their performance of major repairs to electrical, mechanical, structural, plumbing, refrigeration and food service equipment.
11. Operate power tools and equipment and maintain good working conditions.
12. Perform high work on staging, ladders, scaffolding, and 'bucket truck' as required.
13. Exhibit ability, attitude, and appearance that will withstand constant public scrutiny.
14. Communicate & maintain positive rapport and positive working environment with principals, staff, and the public.
15. Perform related duties as assigned by the Director of Maintenance / Director of Schools

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used:

Small hand tools, power tools, and measuring tools; light truck or van

Posture:

Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion:

Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders/scaffolding, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent driving

Lifting:

Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis

Environment:

Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and materials, noise, vibration, and electrical hazards; work around machinery with moving parts; may work alone; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours; frequent districtwide travel

Mental Demands:

Maintain emotional control under stress

Notes:

The duties outlined are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment for this classification.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.