Maintenance/Grounds Worker

Edna Independent School District; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Edna Independent School District is seeking a Maintenance worker to maintain and ensure the safety and cleanliness of school buildings and grounds. This role includes tasks such as performing repairs, inspecting equipment, and maintaining inventory. Candidates must possess a High School Diploma and successful experience in maintenance. Knowledge of safety procedures and ability to follow work orders are essential. Valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license or transportation is required for travel between locations.

Qualifications

• Successful experience in building and grounds maintenance and repair.
• Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain school buildings and grounds in a safe and clean condition.
• Make minor repairs as requested.
• Inspect equipment and facilities for maintenance needs.

Skills

Knowledge of maintenance methods and procedures

Ability to follow work orders

Troubleshooting electrical issues

Knowledge of safety regulations

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Power equipment

Job description

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/ Maintenance General
• Date Posted: 4/28/2026
• Location: Operations
• Date Available: Future Position 26-27

Maintenance

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Facilities, to maintain school buildings and building and grounds in orderly, neat, safe and operable condition.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs tasks to keep school buildings and building and grounds in orderly, neat, and clean condition such as clearing disposing of trash, cleaning bathrooms and floors, washing windows, dusting furniture and fixtures, mowing grass, and related tasks.
• Performs tasks to maintain buildings and grounds in safe and operable condition, such as making minor repairs to property as requested, clearing snow and ice, and related tasks.
• Inspects equipment and facilities, and recommends repair or replacement action to supervisor.
• Regulates heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide temperatures appropriate to the season and to ensure economical use of fuel, water, and electricity.
• Checks all building entrances/exits to ensure that they are working properly.
• Opens and closes building and ensures that all doors and windows are closed and securely locked prior to leaving.
• Maintains motors and other mechanical equipment and ensures that such equipment receives scheduled servicing.
• Obtains equipment, tools and materials required for completion of assigned work.
• Maintains inventory of supplies, materials, equipment, and fuel, and places orders as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operations of maintenance tasks.
• Prepares and maintains records to document work and repairs as requested.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including saws, drills, routers, planers, sanders, jointers, and stationary power equipment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of fundamental tools, materials, practices, maintenance, methods and procedures in the carpentry, plumbing, and electrical trades.
• Knowledge of building code conformance standards for carpentry, plumbing, electricity, electrical installation, and repair.
• Knowledge of occupational safety and health laws and regulations.
• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with others.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagrammatic form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.
• Ability to describe orally or in writing maintenance or repair problems as needed.
• Ability to troubleshoot, problem solve and resolve electrical or electricity issues.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.

Safety Requirements

• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used.
• Wears appropriate safety gear.

Travel Requirements

Frequent travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Ability to withstand heights and work in crawl spaces.
• Typical risks associated with using tools of the trade.
• Occasional strenuous physical work.
• Occasional work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.

Qualifications Profile

• High School Diploma.
• Successful experience in building and grounds maintenance and repair.
• Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.