MAINTENANCE ENGINEER III

TrulyHired; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lakota Local School District is seeking a Maintenance Engineer III to lead advanced repairs and operation of district building systems across multiple facilities. This senior, hands-on role covers structural, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and refrigeration systems, focusing on preventive maintenance, energy management, and code compliance while delivering responsive service to schools and departments.

Ideal candidates will have 5–10 years of building operations experience, hold a valid

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 complex troubleshooting and preventive/corrective maintenance of district building systems.
• Perform advanced repairs across electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and refrigeration systems.
• Support energy management and ensure codes, licenses, and safety standards compliance.
• Provide responsive, high-quality customer service to schools and departments.

Skills

Experience: 5–10 years

Electrical work

HVAC knowledge

Plumbing work

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Building Operators Certificate (when available)

Tools

Licensed journeyman electrician

Licensed journeyman plumber

Backflow testing

Fire sprinkler certification

EPA refrigerant handling

Building Operators Certificate (available)

Contractor's license (obtainable)

Job description

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 systemsincluding structural, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and refrigerationacross 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.

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.

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.

View the attached job description for further information.

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