Maintenance Tech I Grounds Crew

Maintenance Department; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Maintenance Department in Frankfort, KY is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to perform a wide range of building and grounds maintenance tasks. The position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and is classified with Grade 94 on a standard 250 days/year schedule, at an hourly rate in the range shown.

Immediate start with full-time hours and non-exempt status. Responsibilities include repairing and maintaining classrooms, desks, doors, ceilings, roofs and plumbing as needed, along with grounds

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years general maintenance experience.
• Valid Kentucky driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair work independently as instructed or assist other skilled trade personnel to maintain school buildings, facilities and grounds in proper condition.
• Repair carpeting, drapes, plaster and drywall, air vents, screens, barriers, skylights, lockers and tiles; perform minor roof repairs.
• Maintain grounds, facilities and equipment; install and repair fences, signs and playground equipment.
• Construct, install or repair doors, partitions, furniture and shelving; assist for events; move furniture.
• Perform cement work and paving; prepare surfaces for painting; perform routine maintenance on doorknobs, locks and hinges.
• Operate a variety of equipment and machines and maintain records related to maintenance activities.

Skills

Maintenance knowledge

Basic math

Safety procedures

Record-keeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

652 Chamberlin Avenue

Frankfort, KY 40601

[phone]

JOB TITLE

Maintenance Technician I

REPORTS TO

Maintenance Supervisor

SALARY SCHEDULE/GRADE

Classified Salary Schedule

Grade 94

CONTRACTED DAYS AND/OR HOURS

250 X 8

EXEMPT STATUS

Non Exempt

JOB CLASS CODE

7445

POSITION CLASSIFICATION

Classified

BASIC FUNCTION

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform variety of maintenance and repair work independently as instructed or assist other skilled trade personnel to maintain school buildings, facilities and grounds in proper condition.

Perform a variety of building maintenance duties including repairing carpeting, drapes, plaster and drywall, repairing or replacing air vents, screens, barriers, skylights and lockers, replacing ceramic, ceiling or floor tile and performing minor or emergency roof repairs; remove and board broken windows.

Maintain grounds, facilities and equipment including installing and repairing wire fences, mesh wires, signs and playground equipment.

Repair, assemble, install and assist in the construction of doors, partitions, furniture, counters, bulletin boards, chalk boards, shelving and other items; set up for special events; move furniture.

Perform cement work such as mixing, pouring, and finishing cement; patch asphalt and cement; lay and repair asphalt.

Prepare surfaces for painting; apply finishes and coverings using brushes, rollers, spray equipment and cutters as necessary.

Perform routine maintenance and repairs on doorknobs, locks, hinges, closures, strike plates and panic bars.

Maintain routine records related to maintenance activities.

Operate a variety of equipment and machines such as trucks, saws, drills, sanders, pipe threaders, welding equipment and other hand and power tools; operate a forklift as required.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Methods, equipment and materials used in maintenance and repair work.
• Basic shop math.
• Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.

Ability to:

• Perform semi-skilled to skilled maintenance work independently as instructed or assist skilled maintenance trades personnel.
• Operate a variety of maintenance equipment and machines including hand and power tools.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Lift heavy objects.
• Communicate effectively with others.
• Maintain routine records.
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
• Work cooperatively with others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED
• Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a GED as required by Kentucky law and two years general maintenance experience.

Licenses and Other Requirements:

• Valid Kentucky driver’s license

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and work year to be established by the board of education.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of board policy for classified personnel.

Job Details

Job ID: 5990921

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 12, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $17.92 to $25.05 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Maintenance

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Trampus Penn , Director of Maintenance
• Maintenance Department
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]