MAINTENANCE ENGINEER III

TrulyHired; MIDDLETOWN (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakota Local School District is a vibrant educational community, serving over 18,000 students. The Maintenance Engineer III role is a senior, hands-on position responsible for advanced repair, maintenance, and safe operation of district building systems across facilities.

The incumbent leads complex troubleshooting, performs preventive and corrective maintenance, supports energy management systems, and ensures codes, licenses, and safety standards are met while delivering responsive service to

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

• The Maintenance Engineer III is responsible for advanced repair, maintenance, and safe operation of building systems including structural, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and refrigeration across district facilities.
• Leads complex troubleshooting, performs preventive and corrective maintenance, supports energy management systems, and ensures compliance with applicable codes, licenses, and safety standards.
• Delivers responsive, high-quality customer service to schools and departments.

Skills

HVAC repairs

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Electrical work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Licensed journeyman electrician

Licensed journeyman plumber

Backflow testing certification

Fire sprinkler certification

EPA certification (refrigerant handling)

Building Operators Certificate

Contractor's license

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.

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