Maintenance Helper (456J)

Cobb County School District (CCSD); Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobb County School District in Marietta, GA is seeking a Maintenance Helper (456J) to assist the roofing trade and support assigned maintenance tasks. The role reports to the Supervisor, Maintenance Services and requires a proactive approach to safety and efficiency.

Requires a High School Diploma or HSE, a valid Georgia driver’s license, and about 1 year of facility maintenance experience. Lifting up to 75 pounds and on-call duties are part of the job.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or HSE required.
• Valid Georgia driver's license required.
• 1 year experience in facility maintenance preferred.
• Must be able to walk, stand, kneel, climb stairs and ladders, lift 75 pounds.
• Strong written and oral communication; electro-mechanical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintains prompt and regular attendance.
• Takes direction from trade staff and completes work timely.
• Promotes positive image with customers and peers.
• Provides on-call support 24/7.
• Completes paperwork for maintenance database and state/local requirements.
• Maintains district vehicle parts inventory and returns excess to inventory.
• Cares for vehicles and tools; ensures equipment is ready.
• Plans, stages, and completes cleaning, inspection, maintenance, and installation of equipment.
• Initiates and completes assigned projects on time.
• Reports safety issues to administrator.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

High School Diploma

Georgia driver’s license

1 year maintenance experience

Written and oral communication

Electro-mechanical abilities

Physical ability to lift 75 pounds

Education

High School Diploma or HSE

Job description

Maintenance Helper (456J)

Cobb County School District MAINTENANCE - 0010 - Marietta, Georgia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5941608

Application Deadline: Oct 10, 2026 4:59 AM (UTC)

Posted: Sep 28, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 19, 2026

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Maintenance Helper

JOB CODE: 456J

DIVISION: Operational Support

SALARY SCHEDULE: Classified Hourly

DEPARTMENT: Maintenance Services

WORKDAYS: Annual Operational Employees

REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Maintenance Services

PAY GRADE: Rank J (NW10)

FLSA: Non-Exempt

PAY FREQUENCY: Bi-Weekly

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Supports assigned trade person by taking direction and fulfilling assigned maintenance tasksand projects; may be assigned to any trade and reassigned as necessary.

Requirements

• Educational Level: High School Diploma or HSE required
• Certification/License Required: Valid Georgia driver’s license
• Experience: 1 year experience in facility maintenance preferred
• Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities; walking, standing,kneeling, negotiating stairs and ladders, lift and transport 75 pounds over short distances
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication; electro-mechanical abilities

The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

Essential Duties

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Takes direction from the assigned trade person and accurately completes all assigned work in a timely manner.
• Promotes good relations and displays a positive image with customers, the public and peers.
• Provides periodic 24 hours a day, seven days a week on-call report.
• Completes and submits all paperwork for computerized maintenance database, as well as to meet all Stateand local requirements, in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintains the proper parts inventory on the district vehicle to meet the majority of assigned maintenancework requests. Returns any parts overages to inventory.
• Takes proper care and maintains vehicles, all tools, and equipment necessary to perform the responsibilitiesof the position as well as to ensure maximum usage.
• Plans, stages, and completes the cleaning, inspection, maintenance, and installation of all types of equipmentassigned to the trade.
• Initiates and completes assigned projects in a timely and accurate manner.
• Reports immediately any issues that may have an impact to school or employee safety to the appropriateadministrator.
• Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.

This position is with the roofing trade

Position Type: Not provided

Job Categories

• Support Staff > Custodian
• Support Staff > Maintenance

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 514 Glover Street
• Marietta, Georgia 30060
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax:
• Email: [e-mail]