MAINTENANCE ENGINEER III

Lakota Local Schools; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakota Local Schools Greater Cincinnati School Application Consortium in Cincinnati, Ohio is seeking a Maintenance Engineer III. This senior, hands-on role oversees repair, maintenance, and safe operation of building systems district-wide.

You will lead complex troubleshooting, perform preventive maintenance, support energy management, and ensure codes and safety standards are met while delivering high-quality service to schools and departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Licensed journeyman electrician and licensed journeyman plumber preferred.
• Certified for backflow testing; fire sprinkler certification; EPA certification (refrigerant handling).
• HVAC equipment repairs.
• Holds or can obtain a contractor's license; Building Operators Certificate (obtain when available).
• Five (5) to ten (10) years of experience in building operations, maintenance, and construction.
• Valid driver's license and insurable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead senior-level, hands-on repair and maintenance of district facilities.
• Oversee safe operation of building systems including electrical, plumbing, HVAC and refrigeration.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance and complex troubleshooting.
• Support energy management systems and ensure codes, licenses and safety standards compliance.
• Deliver responsive, high-quality customer service to schools and departments.

Skills

Journeyman electrician

Journeyman plumber

Backflow certification

Fire sprinkler certification

EPA refrigerant handling

HVAC repairs

Building Operator Certificate

Experience in building operations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lakota Local Schools Greater Cincinnati School Application Consortium - Cincinnati, Ohio Open in Google Maps

MAINTENANCE ENGINEER III

Lakota Local Schools Greater Cincinnati School Application Consortium - Cincinnati, Ohio Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5892641
Application Deadline: Aug 25, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Aug 19, 2026 1:06 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 III, 1 FTE

Job Summary: The Maintenance Engineer III is a senior-level, hands-on role responsible for advanced repair, maintenance, and safe operation of building systems including structural, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and refrigeration across district facilities. The position leads complex troubleshooting, performs preventive and corrective maintenance, supports energy management systems, and ensures compliance with applicable codes, licenses, and safety standards while delivering responsive, high-quality customer service to schools and departments.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Licensed journeyman electrician and licensed journeyman plumber preferred.
• Certified for backflow testing; fire sprinkler certification; EPA certification (refrigerant handling).
• HVAC equipment repairs.
• Holds or can obtain a contractor's license; Building Operators Certificate (obtain when available).
• Five (5) to ten (10) years of experience in building operations, maintenance, and construction.
• Valid driver's license and insurable driving record.

Working Conditions: 8 hours per day, 5 days per week and 260 days per year. Per salary schedule at Lakota, starting at $25.16 per hour, based on verified previous experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

• Support Staff > Custodian
• Support Staff > Maintenance

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• District Contact
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• Phone: Please see posting
• Email: [e-mail]

Applicants that are offered positions shall be required to submit to an FBI/BCII criminal background check. Failure to satisfactorily pass the criminal background check based on the discretion of the Board of Education will preclude an individual from employment with the district.