Maintenance - Sumrall High School

Lamar County School District; Sumrall (MS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lamar County School District is seeking a Maintenance worker at Sumrall High School to keep the building and grounds in orderly, safe, and operable condition. Under the Director of Facilities, you will perform repairs, inspections and routine maintenance to support daily school operations.

The role requires following work orders, basic electrical/plumbing tasks, and coordinating with staff. Frequent travel between sites is possible; this is a full-time on-site position at Sumrall High School.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining school facilities and grounds.
• Ability to read and follow work orders and technical diagrams.
• Knowledge of safety rules and industry standards.
• Basic electrical and plumbing maintenance capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Keeps buildings and grounds clean, safe, and operable.
• Performs minor repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Inspects equipment; recommends repairs or replacements.
• Controls HVAC systems and monitors energy usage.
• Maintains inventory and sources supplies.
• Documents work and repairs as required.

Skills

Safety procedures

Building code knowledge

Reading work orders

Electrical troubleshooting

Communication skills

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

• Position Type:
  Maintenance/ Maintenance General
• Date Posted:
  9/2/2026
• Location:
  Sumrall High School
• Date Available:
  09/14/2026
• Closing Date:
  09/09/2026

Job Title: Maintenance
Reports to: Director of Facilities
Receives Guidance From: Principal, District Administration
Overtime Status: Compliant with position, salary and FLSA regulations

Position Purpose
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.
• 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
• 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.
• Inspects equipment and facilities, and recommends repair or replacement action to supervisor.
• 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 work order tickets 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.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.

Qualifications Profile
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

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