General Maintenance Worker

Union Elementary School District; Tolleson (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Union Elementary School District is looking for a dependable General Maintenance Worker to help keep schools and facilities safe, functional, and welcoming for students, staff, and the community.

You’ll perform a variety of maintenance tasks across district facilities, including carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical work, and outdoor grounds maintenance, contributing to smooth daily operations and safe learning environments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Job-related maintenance experience.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.
• Basic knowledge of general maintenance and repair practices.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt when maintenance needs change.
• Commitment to following established safety practices and procedures.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required District background/fingerprint clearance.
• Experience in multiple maintenance areas such as carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical, landscaping, mechanical repair, or general facilities maintenance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repairs, including basic carpentry, painting, plumbing, masonry, mechanical, and electrical work.
• Assist with the installation and repair of facility equipment and building components.
• Maintain District grounds, playgrounds, athletic fields, lawns, landscaping, and outdoor areas.
• Repair furniture, equipment, fixtures, and other building components.
• Assist other maintenance team members with projects and work orders.
• Set up and move furniture and equipment for school and District events.
• Transport tools, equipment, supplies, and materials to job sites.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and District vehicles in safe working condition.
• Monitor and maintain needed maintenance and facility supplies.
• Complete basic maintenance records, work-order updates, and activity logs.
• Respond to urgent maintenance or safety concerns as needed.
• Work collaboratively with District staff and other trades to complete projects safely and efficiently.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Reliability

Safety-conscious

Mechanical aptitude

Independence

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Maintenance equipment

Job description

Join the Union Elementary School District Team!

Union Elementary School District is looking for a dependable, hands-on General Maintenance Worker to help keep our schools and facilities safe, functional, and welcoming for students, staff, and our community.

If you enjoy working with your hands, solving problems, completing a variety of maintenance projects, and seeing the impact of your work each day, this could be a great opportunity for you!

What You'll Do. As a General Maintenance Worker, no two days will look exactly the same. You'll work throughout District facilities and grounds to complete maintenance, repairs, installations, and improvement projects.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Perform general maintenance and repairs, including basic carpentry, painting, plumbing, masonry, mechanical, and electrical work.
• Assist with the installation and repair of facility equipment and building components.
• Maintain District grounds, playgrounds, athletic fields, lawns, landscaping, and outdoor areas.
• Repair furniture, equipment, fixtures, and other building components.
• Assist other maintenance team members with projects and work orders.
• Set up and move furniture and equipment for school and District events.
• Transport tools, equipment, supplies, and materials to job sites.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and District vehicles in safe working condition.
• Monitor and maintain needed maintenance and facility supplies.
• Complete basic maintenance records, work-order updates, and activity logs.
• Respond to urgent maintenance or safety concerns as needed.
• Work collaboratively with District staff and other trades to complete projects safely and efficiently.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is reliable, safety-conscious, mechanically inclined, and comfortable taking on a variety of projects.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Job-related maintenance experience.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.
• Basic knowledge of general maintenance and repair practices.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt when maintenance needs change.
• Commitment to following established safety practices and procedures.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required District background/fingerprint clearance.

Experience in multiple maintenance areas such as carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical, landscaping, mechanical repair, or general facilities maintenance is a plus.

Physical Requirements

This is an active, hands-on position. Employees must be able to perform the physical functions necessary to complete maintenance work, including:

• Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling materials and equipment.
• Standing and walking for extended periods.
• Climbing and balancing.
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
• Safely operating hand tools, power tools, and other maintenance equipment.
• Working indoors and outdoors in varying conditions.

Why Join Union Elementary School District?

At Union Elementary School District, our maintenance team plays an important role in creating safe and welcoming environments where students can learn and staff can do their best work. You'll join a team where your skills and contributions directly support our schools and community.