Maintenance Generalist

Special School District of St. Louis County; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

PTO days

Vacation days

Employee assistance program

Healthcare spending account

Public School Retirement Systems

Job summary

Special School District Saint Louis County in Missouri is seeking a Maintenance Generalist to help keep schools and facilities safe, functional, and well-maintained. Your hands-on role includes maintaining grounds, performing repairs, and assisting with improvement projects alongside the Facilities team to create dependable environments for students and staff.

The position follows a Monday–Friday schedule, typically 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with opportunities for overtime in the evenings and on

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year experience in buildings and grounds maintenance or related experience preferred.
• Proficient in using various outdoor equipment and small hand tools, both manual and powered preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain District grounds and facilities to keep spaces safe and functional.
• Perform repairs and support improvement projects with the Facilities team.
• Work with staff to ensure dependable environments for learning and work.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Special School District Saint Louis County *DISTRICT WIDE - St. Louis, Missouri Open in Google Maps

Maintenance Generalist

Special School District Saint Louis County *DISTRICT WIDE - St. Louis, Missouri Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Special School District of St. Louis County Missouri

Job Details

Job ID: 5964073
Application Deadline: Oct 29, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 19, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Maintenance Generalist

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Keeping our schools and facilities safe, functional, and well-maintained takes people who can tackle a variety of challenges. As a Maintenance Generalist with Special School District (SSD), you will use your hands-on skills to care for the spaces students and staff use every day. From maintaining District grounds to making repairs and helping with improvement projects, you will work alongside the Facilities team to keep our buildings and grounds in good condition. Your work will help create dependable environments where students can learn, and staff can focus on supporting them. This position follows a Monday through Friday schedule, typically from 7 AM to 3:30 PM, with opportunities for overtime in the evenings and on weekends.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 1 year experience in buildings and grounds maintenance or related experience preferred
• Proficient in using various outdoor equipment and small hand tools, both manual and powered preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid driver’s license required
• Current Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) Awareness Training certification, or obtained within 90 days of hire, required
• Current OSHA 10 certification, or obtained within 90 days of hire, required
• Current forklift certification, or obtained within 90 days of hire, required

Posting open until:10/29/2026

Salary

• $19.65 to $26.17/hr based on experience

Calendar

• 12-month position

Benefits

• Group benefit plans for medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Enrollment in Missouri Public School Retirement Systems
• 15 PTO days per year
• 10 vacation days accrued annually
• Employee assistance program
• Healthcare spending account

Special School District serves nearly 25,000 students and employs over 5,700 staff in St. Louis County. With core values of equity, commitment, and collaboration, the District's mission is to support and empower students of all learning abilities to excel to their greatest potential. SSD staff thrive in a culture deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

Special School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. To request an ADA Accommodation, please contact our Director of ADA and Accessibility for Staff at 314-989-8299. For TTY, contact RelayMO711 or 1-800-735-2966

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $19.65 to $26.17 Hourly
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Maintenance

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Special School District Human Resources
• 12110 Clayton Road
• Town & Country, Missouri 63131
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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