General Maintenance Worker

Gainesville City Schools; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Gainesville City Schools in Gainesville, Georgia is seeking a General Maintenance Worker to perform general maintenance duties at the Field work location under the direction of the Maintenance Director. The role requires physical capability to lift up to 75 pounds, operate maintenance machinery, and handle carpentry, plumbing, and electrical tasks.

The position is full-time, non-exempt, with a 235-day calendar and a focus on safety, reliability, and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Georgia Driver's License required.
• Experience performing general maintenance duties desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintains clean and organized work vehicle.
• Maintains all equipment and tools in good working order.
• Safely loads, unloads, and secures all equipment, tools, and other items to be transported.
• Completes carpentry tasks such as cabinetry and minor renovations.
• Performs plumbing and electrical work as assigned.
• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Maintains professional appearance and adheres to policies.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

General Maintenance Worker

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GAINESVILLE CITY SCHOOL SYSTEM does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities.

General Maintenance

Job Details

Job ID: 5983081

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 05, 2026 2:08 AM (UTC)

WORK LOCATION: Field

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Maintenance Director

WORK CALENDAR: 235 Days

SALARY SCHEDULE:

APPROVED (Board): PAY GRADE:

REVISED: April 2020

SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Director of Maintenance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

NO. DUTIES

1. Maintains clean and organized work vehicle.

2. Maintains all equipment and tools in good working order.

3. Safely loads, unloads, and secures all equipment, tools, and other items to be transported, either by vehicle or trailer.

4. Procures and returns materials, equipment, and tools from/to stock.

5. Immediately report safety hazards which affect the welfare of student, system employees or visitors.

6. Maintains safe work site.

7. Routinely climb, balance, stop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

8. Routinely lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

9. Works indoors and outdoors with exposure to weather including cold, heat, wet, and high humidity.

10. Follows written and oral instructions.

11. Completes carpentry work as assigned. Examples include, but not limited to:

• Cabinetry
• Bookshelves
• Minor renovations.

12. Completes plumbing work as assigned. Examples include, but not limited to: Repair toilets, sinks, water lines, sewer lines, etc.

13. Completes electrical work as assigned. Examples include, but not limited to:

• Repair lights, receptacles and switches
• Wire new circuits
• Wire small structures such as field houses and press boxes.

14. Operates maintenance machinery in a safe manner.

15. Follows the standard purchasing procedure for the school system.

16. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.

17. Acts in a professional manner and maintains a professional attitude toward the public and colleagues and exhibits the fundamentals of public/customer service.

18. Maintains confidentiality and adheres to the chain of command.

19. Maintains a professional appearance as appropriate for job responsibilities.

20. Takes initiative and assumes responsibility for all aspects of the job; performs routine duties and tasks with little or no direct supervision.

21. Remains on call during after hours, weekends and holidays.

22. Performs all other duties, and assumes all other school or system related responsibilities, as assigned by the Maintenance Director.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
• Experience performing general maintenance duties desirable
• A valid Georgia Driver's License
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Medium Work: Occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, and/or moving 10-25 pounds frequently.

• Heavy Work: Occasionally lifting up 75 pounds, and/or frequently moving 25-50 pounds, and/or constantly moving 10-20 pounds.

REQUIRED DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Employee must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function of the position. When appropriate, reasonable accommodations will be provided to afford persons with disabilities an opportunity to perform the essential functions of the position. Employees are expected to attend all required meetings as approved by the supervisor. The incumbent will adhere to the Georgia Professional Standards Commission's Code of Ethics for Educators, all Gainesville City Board of Education policies, administrative regulations, school system procedures, and all other applicable professional performance criteria. Maintenance of criminal history check is required for all employees.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

• Support Staff > Custodian
• Support Staff > Maintenance

Contact Information

• Lynn Jones
• 508 Oak St NW
• Gainesville, Georgia 30501
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]