Lead Maintenance

San Jose Unified School District; San Jose (CA); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

San José Unified in San Jose, CA, is seeking a Lead Maintenance Worker to coordinate complex repairs and guide staff across carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC-R, and painting. You will ensure safety, quality, and district standards while mentoring the maintenance team.

Ideal candidates bring leadership, strong communication, and a collaborative approach to maintain safe, well‑kept facilities for students, staff, and the community.

Qualifications

• Completion of 12th grade or equivalent.
• California driver’s license required.
• Forklift certification required.
• Resume and letter of introduction outlining desire and qualifications.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate daily maintenance activities and assign work orders to team members.
• Perform complex maintenance and repair work in trades such as carpentry, electrical, HVAC-R, plumbing, or painting.
• Inspect work quality and ensure safety, codes, and district standards are met.
• Train and mentor maintenance staff in procedures, tools, and safety practices.
• Assist with preventive maintenance scheduling and implementation.
• Maintain inventory and order materials, tools, and equipment.
• Collaborate with site administrators and Facilities leadership to plan projects.
• Support documentation and reporting related to maintenance operations and inspections.
• Model professionalism, teamwork, and customer service in all aspects of the job.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Formation

12th grade or equivalent

Description du poste

The impact you will have:

As a Lead Maintenance Worker, you will coordinate and perform complex maintenance and repair duties while supporting the daily operations of the maintenance team. You will guide and assist staff in trades such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC-R, painting, and other general maintenance areas to ensure work is completed efficiently, safely, and to district standards. Our Lead Maintenance Workers model professionalism, teamwork, and technical expertise—helping maintain high-quality facilities that provide safe and supportive spaces for learning and community engagement. A more detailed job description is available at https://sjusd.box.com/v/LeadMaintenance.

Who you are:

You are an experienced and reliable maintenance professional who leads by example. You bring advanced technical skills, strong communication, and a collaborative spirit to your work. You enjoy coordinating and guiding others to ensure maintenance tasks are completed efficiently, safely, and to high standards. You are organized, proactive, and committed to supporting safe and well-maintained environments that serve the needs of students, staff, and the community.

As a Lead Maintenance you will be assisting with the managing and (not limited to):

• Coordinating daily maintenance activities and assigning work orders to team members.
• Performing complex maintenance and repair work in specialized trades such as carpentry, electrical, HVAC-R, plumbing, or painting.
• Inspecting work quality and ensuring adherence to safety, building codes, and district standards.
• Training and mentoring maintenance staff in procedures, tools, and safety practices.
• Assisting with preventive maintenance scheduling and implementation.
• Maintaining inventory and ordering materials, tools, and equipment as needed.
• Collaborating with site administrators and Facilities leadership to plan and complete projects efficiently.
• Supporting documentation and reporting related to maintenance operations, repairs, and inspections.
• Modeling professionalism, teamwork, and customer service in all aspects of the job.

What you need for this position:

• Completion of 12th grade or equivalent
• California driver's license
• Forklift certification
• Resume and Letter of introduction outlining desire and qualifications for this position

Roles Available:

• Maintenance Department
• 1.0 FTE
• 12 month
• 7:00am - 4:30PM

SB 848 Child Safety & Employment Disclosure Requirement

Effective January 1, 2026, in accordance with California Senate Bill 848 (School Employee Misconduct/Child Abuse Prevention Act), applicants for employment with San José Unified are subject to enhanced child safety, training, and employment disclosure requirements.

Under SB 848, schools are required to strengthen background vetting procedures and obtain employment history information related to allegations of egregious misconduct involving students. Former employers may be contacted to release records regarding substantiated findings of misconduct as permitted by law. Failure to provide complete and accurate information regarding prior educational employment or relevant misconduct findings may result in disqualification from the hiring process or withdrawal of an offer of employment.

SB 848 also expands mandated reporter requirements and requires annual child abuse prevention training for employees and certain volunteers by July 1, 2026. All employees must comply with district-adopted child safety policies, including procedures for supervising and protecting students.

San José Unified is committed to maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment for all students and will review all disclosures and employment records in accordance with state law.