MAINTENANCE ENGINEER I

Young World Physical Education; MIDDLETOWN (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakota Local School District is seeking a Maintenance Engineer I in Middletown, Ohio. This entry-level role handles daily work orders, supports higher-level engineers, and assists across multiple trades to keep learning spaces safe and well-maintained.

Responsibilities include routine maintenance tasks, transporting mail and supplies, and assisting with preventive maintenance team efforts under supervision. 260 days/year, starting at $20.15/hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of safe handling of chemicals such as pesticides, herbicides, acids, fertilizers, lime, paint, salt, adhesives, cleaning fluids, and liquid tar.
• Knowledge of tools and equipment including trucks, vans, dump trucks, trailers, tractors, bobcats, forklifts, snow blades, salt spreaders, mowers, trimmers, blowers, hand/power tools, ladders, backhoe, man lift, drills, sprayers, aerators, ditch diggers, and chainsaws.
• Basic computer knowledge and skills using email and work order systems.
• Some experience with general building maintenance preferred.
• Ability to drive a box truck (non-CDL).
• Demonstrated reliability, accountability, and productivity.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily work orders and support higher-level maintenance engineers.
• Assist across multiple trades to maintain clean, safe, healthy learning and working environments.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks and transport mail and supplies.
• Provide customer service to schools and departments and support preventive maintenance under supervision.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Independent work

Reliability & accountability

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Bobcats

Tractors

Snow blades

Salt spreaders

Mowers

Trimmers

Blowers

Ladders

Backhoe

Man lift

Drills

Sprayers

Aerators

Ditch diggers

Chainsaws

Job description

MAINTENANCE ENGINEER I

Lakota Local Schools Service Center - Middletown, Ohio Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5885258

Application Deadline: Aug 19, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Aug 13, 2026 7:05 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Lakota Local School District is a vibrant and dynamic educational community, serving over 18,000 students.

Everything we do is designed to provide a future-ready, student-centered learning experience for every single child.

Description: Maintenance Engineer I, 1 FTE

Job Summary: The Maintenance Engineer I is an entry-level, generalist maintenance role responsible for completing daily work orders, supporting higher-level maintenance engineers, and assisting across multiple trades to ensure clean, safe, and healthy learning and working environments. The position performs routine maintenance tasks, transports mail and supplies, provides customer service to schools and departments, and supports preventive maintenance activities under supervision.

Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent.

Knowledge of safe handling of chemicals such as pesticides, herbicides, acids, fertilizers, lime, paint, salt, adhesives, cleaning fluids, and liquid tar.

Knowledge of tools and equipment including trucks, vans, dump trucks, trailers, tractors, bobcats, forklifts, snow blades, salt spreaders, mowers, trimmers, blowers, hand/power tools, ladders, backhoe, man lift, drills, sprayers, aerators, ditch diggers, and chainsaws.

Basic computer knowledge and skills using email and work order systems.

Some experience with general building maintenance preferred.

Ability to drive a box truck (non-CDL).

Demonstrated reliability, accountability, and productivity.

Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

Working Conditions: 8 hours per day, 5 days per week and 260 days per year. Per salary schedule at Lakota, starting at $20.15 per hour, based on verified previous experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Position Type: Full-time

• Support Staff > Custodian
• Support Staff > Maintenance

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• ITC CHANGEME
• 400 N Erie Hwy
• Hamilton, Ohio 45011
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]