High School Maintenance Technician I

Northwest Independent School District; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Independent School District is seeking a High School Facilities Technician I in Fort Worth, TX. The role involves maintaining the school plant, reading blueprints, and performing routine repairs under supervision.

Requires strong attention to safety, ability to read plans, and experience in maintenance tasks. Responsibilities include PM duties, material selection, and coordinating repairs, with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred.
• Driving record meets district insurance carrier requirements.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Knowledge of basic construction and routine maintenance repair procedures.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to estimate materials.
• Ability to work alone with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate regular attendance, teamwork, initiative, dependability and promptness.
• Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and ability to handle a variety of repairs.
• Select materials necessary for the work.
• Complete standard shop computations related to dimensions of work and amount of materials needed for each project.
• Use a variety of hand tools and measuring instruments to resolve maintenance problems.
• Operate equipment and use tools following established safety procedures.
• Follow safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Complete repairs as requested on work orders.
• Perform preventative maintenance as required.

Skills

Read blueprints

Follow instructions

Communication

Basic maintenance

Independence

Material estimation

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

High School Maintenance Technician I

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Job Details

Job ID: 5907375

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 28, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

NORTHWEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Title: High School Facilities Technician I (0389)
Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Executive Director of Facilities
Pay Grade: M25
Dept. /School: Facilities, Planning & Construction
Duty Days: 261
Date Revised: 02/2021

Primary Purpose:

To maintain the physical school plant in a condition of operating excellence so that full educational use is available at all times.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification

High School Diploma preferred

Driving record that meets the requirements of the district's insurance carrier

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to read blueprints

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Ability to communicate effectively (verbally)

Knowledge of basic construction and routine maintenance repair procedures.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to estimate materials

Ability to work alone with minimal supervision

Preferred Experience:

Minimum of ten years’ experience in commercial or educational maintenance

Major Responsibilities & Duties:

• Demonstrate acceptable work habits including regular attendance, teamwork, initiative, dependability and promptness.
• Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and ability to handle a variety of repairs.
• Select materials necessary for the work.
• Be able to accurately complete standard shop computations related to dimensions of work and amount of materials needed for each project.
• Be able to effectively use a variety of hand tools and measuring instruments to resolve maintenance problems.
• Operate equipment and use tools following established safety procedures.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area including upkeep on tools and equipment.
• Complete repairs as requested on work orders.
• Perform preventative maintenance as required.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned.

Primary Responsibilities & Duties Focused on Non-Athletic Areas of The Facility:

• Perform the PM duties necessary to maintain, in good repair, non-athletic building components and equipment.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot & repair electrical problems.
• Diagnosis and troubleshoot & repair plumbing problems.
• Perform preventative maintenance including changing lamps & ballast.
• Conduct routine preventative maintenance and troubleshoot & repair HVAC problems.
• Change filters, lubricate bearings and motors, check and adjust belt tension, replace belts, clean condensers and evaporator coils.
• Repair windows, furniture, door locks, closers, and hardware as necessary.
• Install or relocate marker boards, bulletin boards, maps, & projector screens.
• Inspect the interior and exterior of the building and the grounds, and perform maintenance and repairs as necessary.

Secondary Responsibilities & Duties for All Areas of The Facility:

• Assist and perform, as necessary, the PM duties to maintain in good repair athletic building components and athletic building equipment.
• Assist and perform, as necessary, inspections, cleaning, grooming, and maintaining all artificial turf fields as assigned.
• Assist and perform, as necessary, inspections, diagnosing, and maintaining athletic building equipment as needed.

Supervisory Duties:
N/A

Equipment Used:

Multi meters

Amp probe

Power saws

Power drills

Torches

Shears

Ladders

CFC machine

Freon gauges

Temperature meters

Scaffolds

Man lifts (electric, hydraulic, gas)

Fork lifts

Assorted hand tools

Field Grooming Equipment

Gator

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands:

Ability to read

Ability to communicate

Ability to maintain emotional control under stress

Ability to understand oral and written instructions

Physical Demands:

Continuous heavy lifting

Continuous carrying

Continuous reaching above shoulder level

Frequent driving of vehicles

Continuous working with stairs

Continuous climbing of ramps

Continuous climbing of ladders

Frequent climbing of scaffolds

Continuous walking

Continuous standing

Limited sitting

Sensory Requirements:

Significant hearing

Near vision

Far vision

Peripheral vision

Color discrimination

Depth perception

Environment:

Subject to temperature extremes

Subject to fumes, dust, solvents, and toxic chemicals/materials

Must work:

• with machinery with moving parts
• around moving vehicles
• on ladders
• inside and outside
• on slippery, uneven walking surfaces at heights up to 120 ft.

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, alternative methods of performing your duties, or skills that may be required.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $50,821.90 to $71,618.40 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required