Maintenance Engineer - General Maintenance Technician

Unified School District 368; Paola (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Unified School District 368 is seeking a Maintenance Engineer with a background in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC to service school facilities and equipment. The role emphasizes electrical and plumbing systems and requires hands-on maintenance across multiple trades.

The candidate will perform essential repairs, maintenance tasks, and periodic duties such as grounds support and substitute driving. A focus on reliability and safety is expected in a school setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training preferred.
• Apprentice certificate with carpentry, electrical, heating/air conditioning, or plumbing preferred.
• Journeyman certificate in electrical, HVAC or plumbing preferred.
• Must be able to stand, walk, lift and carry heavy loads as required.

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain and service district equipment and facilities with emphasis on electrical and plumbing systems.
• Seasonally assist grounds technician with grass cutting and snow removal.
• Serve as substitute driver for the district's food service program.
• Serve as substitute building custodian.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Communication skills

Professional image

Lifting up to 100 pounds

Education

High school diploma

Technical school certificate

Apprentice Certificate

Journeyman Certificate

Job description

Maintenance Engineer - General Maintenance Technician

Job Description

USD 368 is seeking applications for a maintenance engineer with a knowledge base in the areas of carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC. A preference will be given to applicants with background and training in the areas of electrical and/or plumbing.

Job Function: Repairs, maintains, and services all school equipment and facilities with an emphasis on electrical and plumbing systems.

Essential Functions:

1. Repairs, replaces and maintains:
   • electrical components and appliances
   • plumbing fixtures and facilities
   • heating and air conditioning equipment and air handling units
   • fire extinguishers and emergency notification equipment
   • tractors and mowers
2. Seasonally assists the grounds technician in maintaining the district's grounds including the cutting of grass and snow removal.
3. Serves as a substitute driver for the district's food service program.
4. Serves as a substitute building custodian

Additional Responsibilities:

1. Maintains and repairs electrical systems.
2. Maintains and repairs plumbing systems.
3. Performs general maintenance upkeep and repair.
4. Hauls supplies and equipment.
5. Order necessary supplies.
6. Performs related functions as required by the supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Individuals must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, using some other combinations of skills and abilities.

1. Sufficient manual dexterity to operate all maintenance equipment including, but not limited to: lawn mowers, snow blowers, hand and power tools, hand trucks, testing equipment, and vehicles.
2. Ability to process, categorize, and file information and forms in accordance with district procedures.
3. Ability to grasp, lift, and/or carry or otherwise move goods weighing a maximum of 100 pounds.
4. Ability to convey a positive and professional image to visitors, employees, and students.
5. Demonstrated communication skills with the ability to work effectively with others.

Qualifications:

1. Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or any other combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Technical school degree preferred.
2. (a) Apprentice Certificate: Working experience in the areas of: carpentry, electrical, heating/air conditioning, plumbing.
3. (b) Journeyman Certificate: Five years experience and journey certificate in the areas of: electrical, heating/air conditioning, plumbing.
4. Requires significant amount of time standing, walking, lifting, stooping and carrying.

Immediate Supervisor: Maintenance Supervisor