Lead - Area Crew

Katy ISD; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Katy ISD Maintenance and Operations seeks a Lead - Area Crew in Katy, Texas. Reporting to the Maintenance Area Supervisor, you will provide leadership for the team in the supervisor’s absence and ensure facilities are maintained in operating excellence for uninterrupted educational use.

Requirements include college hours or a diploma, Texas Operator's License, 5+ years in a maintenance trade, and knowledge of MEP systems.

Qualifications

• College hours, high school diploma or GED (preferred).
• Texas Operator's License.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in maintenance trade.
• Knowledge of MEP systems.
• Experience in planning work methods and schedules.
• Experience in supervision.
• Ability to interpret plans, shop drawings and specifications.
• Physically able to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to comprehend verbal and written English.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of all types of maintenance work and MEP equipment.
• Maintain and repair facilities in the assigned area.
• Assist the supervisor in projects and coordination with contractors and district staff.
• Establish feasibility of projects before repairing or modifications by reviewing plans and specifications and inspecting job sites.
• Coordinate daily work with maintenance and campus staff.
• Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written.
• Utilize the department software programs in daily operations.
• Emphasize the importance of safety and perform safety training to all.
• Is available on short notice for emergency or overtime work.
• Perform quality control on work accomplished within his/her section.
• Attend professional training/continuing education classes as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

MEP knowledge

Planning of work methods

Supervision

Read blueprints

English proficiency

Physical ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Texas Operator's License

Job description

Lead - Area Crew

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This job is also posted in Katy Independent School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5903716

Application Deadline: Sep 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 26, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Reports To: Maintenance Area Supervisor

Pay Grade: A06

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Duty Days: 261 days

Qualifications:

College hours, high school diploma or GED (preferred)

Texas Operator's License

Minimum of five years’ experience in maintenance trade

Knowledge of MEP systems

Experience in planning work methods and schedules

Experience in supervision

Ability to interpret plans, shop drawings and specifications

Physically able to lift 50 pounds

Ability to comprehend verbal and written English

Primary Purpose:

Assist the Area Supervisor in the daily activities of the assigned staff, provide leadership for the team in the supervisor’s absence. Maintain the facilities in a condition of operating excellence so that full educational use is available at all times.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of all types of maintenance work and MEP equipment.
• Maintain and repair facilities in the assigned area.
• Assist the supervisor in projects and coordination with contractors and district staff.
• Establish feasibility of projects before repairing or modifications by reviewing plans and specifications and inspecting job sites.
• Coordinate daily work with maintenance and campus staff.
• Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written.
• Utilize the department software programs in daily operations.
• Emphasize the importance of safety and perform safety training to all.
• Is available on short notice for emergency or overtime work.
• Perform quality control on work accomplished within his/her section.
• Attend professional training/continuing education classes as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Equipment Used:

Lightweight truck, van, tractor, lift and various maintenance tools, computer, smart phone, tablet, ability to pull trailers and operate specialized maintenance equipment.

Working Conditions:

Infrequent district wide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours; work indoors and outdoors to conduct on-site repair of all facilities and projects; work around machinery with moving parts; work on ladders or scaffolding

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Maintenance

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jason Templeton , Director
• MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS
• Email: [e-mail]