General Maintenance (Maintenance Department)

Dickson County Schools; Dickson (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dickson County Schools seeks a General Maintenance professional to perform semi-skilled repairs, preventative maintenance, and routine servicing of district buildings and grounds.

You will work under the Maintenance Director, follow health and fire regulations, and may have on-call duties with flexible hours; requires ability to travel to multiple sites and operate power tools.

The role is 240 days per year, salary grade 29, with opportunities to contribute to a safe, clean environment.

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Basic communication

Reading

Mathematics

Ability to drive

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Maintenance certification preferred

Tools

Tennessee driver's license

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.