General Maintenance Worker

Yuma Elementary School District ONE; United States; On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Yuma Elementary School District ONE is seeking a Maintenance - General worker to support facility upkeep and safety. The role includes assisting skilled trades, maintaining HVAC systems, and performing carpentry, painting, glazing, welding, and related tasks.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent, MMR/Hepatitis B records, and IVP Fingerprint Clearance. The position is benefitted, with 261 workdays per year and 8 hours daily.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; MMR and Hepatitis B Immunization Record IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Responsibilities

• Assists journey level maintenance workers with projects.
• Builds various items for modifying facilities.
• Coordinates with supervisor and other trades.
• Performs routine and preventive maintenance on HVAC systems.
• Repairs metal surfaces and building system components.
• Responds to emergency situations after hours.
• Transports tools and materials to job site.
• Participates in meetings and trainings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Equipment operation

Power tools

Safety practices

Hazardous materials handling

Office equipment

Project planning

Education

High school diploma

MMR record

Hepatitis B

Fingerprint clearance

Tools

Computers

Hand tools

Standard tools

Job description

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/ General Maintenance Worker
• Date Posted: 10/23/2026
• Location: Maintenance

Position Status: Tier 1

Benefited

8 Daily Hours

Salary RangeE

$18.00

Working Calendar Year

261 Days

Required Education

High School Diploma or equivalent. MMR and Hepatitis B Immunization Record IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

JOB DESCRIPTION

Maintenance - General

Purpose Statement The job of Maintenance - General is done for the purpose/s of providing maintenance services with specific responsibility for maintaining facilities in safe operating condition; addressing immediate operational and/or safety concerns; assisting skilled trades; and ensuring that tools and materials are available at job site. This job reports to Director of Operations - Facilities, Maintenance and Construction Essential Functions

• Assists journey level maintenance workers with projects (e.g. transporting and/or securing materials, completing specific tasks, etc.) for the purpose of completing projects in a safe, efficient manner.
• Builds various items (e.g. counters, temporary partitions, framing, etc.) for the purpose of modifying and/or adapting facilities to specific needs.
• Coordinates with assigned supervisor and other trades for the purpose of completing projects and work orders efficiently.
• Fabricates equipment parts for the purpose of meeting specialty needs and/or replacing unavailable parts.
• Performs routine and preventive maintenance for the purpose of ensuring the ongoing functioning of HVAC systems.
• Performs a variety of maintenance activities (e.g. carpentry, painting, glazing, welding, filter replacement, etc.) for the purpose of completing projects within established time frames.
• Prepares written materials (e.g. repair status, activity logs, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and/or conveying information.
• Repairs metal surfaces (e.g. security doors, drain covers, fences, gates, grates, tools, parts, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring a safe working condition.
• Repairs building system components for the purpose of ensuring a safe working condition.
• Responds to emergency situations during and after hours for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
• Transports a variety of tools, equipment and supplies for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at job site.

Other Functions

• Participates in meetings, workshops, trainings, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating equipment used in skilled trades, power and hand tools, etc.; adhering to safety practices; handling hazardous materials; operating standard office equipment including computers; and planning and managing projects.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: standard methods, materials and tools used in assigned maintenance work; and safety practices and procedures.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather and/or collate data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; developing effective working relationships; displaying mechanical aptitude; and working under time constraints.

Responsibility Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services.

Working Environment The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience

Job related experience is required.

Clearances: District Certificates

Universal Background Valid Driver's License & Evidence of Insurability

FLSA Status Approval Date salary range E Non Exempt $18.00