Maintenance Technician

Sylvania; Chelsea (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelsea School District is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join the Operations Department. This role covers building, equipment, grounds, and mechanical maintenance to ensure safe, functional environments for students and staff.

The successful candidate should have strong hands-on maintenance skills, be dependable, and able to work with flexibility, including after-hours and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of maintenance, building trades, construction, facilities, or related experience.
• Experience safely operating vehicles, large equipment, machinery, and maintenance tools.
• Hands-on maintenance and troubleshooting abilities; skilled-trades experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, safety information, drawings, and blueprints.
• Basic computer skills and BAS familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Perform general building, equipment, and grounds maintenance and preventative maintenance.
• Diagnose, repair, and maintain HVAC, mechanical, air-handling, pumping, and related equipment.
• Utilize and develop proficiency with District Building Automation Systems (BAS).
• Perform painting, minor repairs, and general construction tasks.
• Respond to after-hours, emergency, weather-related, and special-event needs as assigned.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance

Troubleshooting

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Maintenance tools

Job description

Posting Date: October 6, 2026 Closing Date: October 20, 2026 Reports To: Operations Supervisor Start Date: Immediate Opening Rate of Pay: $17.82–$23.37/hour, plus benefits; PAY commensurate with experience Schedule: 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week, 260 days/year, plus approved overtime Regular Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:30 PM

Position Overview

Chelsea School District is seeking a skilled, dependable, and service-oriented Maintenance Technician to join the Operations Department. This position performs a wide variety of building, equipment, grounds, mechanical, and preventative maintenance work throughout the District.

The successful candidate will be a motivated self-starter who takes pride in their work, communicates effectively, collaborates with others, and understands the importance of providing safe, functional, and welcoming environments for students and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Minimum two years of maintenance, building trades, construction, facilities, or related experience.
• Valid Michigan driver's license.
• Experience safely operating vehicles, large equipment, machinery, and maintenance tools.
• Strong hands‑on maintenance and troubleshooting abilities; skilled‑trades experience preferred.
• Ability and willingness to develop proficiency in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, mechanical systems, grounds, and general building maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, safety information, mechanical/electrical drawings, and architectural blueprints.
• Basic computer skills, including email, electronic work orders, online research, and the ability to learn Building Automation Systems (BAS).
• Physical ability to climb, bend, work from ladders, perform physically demanding work, and lift at least 50 pounds.
• Demonstrated dependability, reliability, punctuality, and ability to work productively with or without direct supervision.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, overtime, emergencies, weather events, and adjusted schedules as District needs require.

Communication & Collaboration

This position works directly with teachers, administrators, custodians, students, coaches, contractors, and other District employees. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

The successful candidate must:

• Communicate professionally, respectfully, and effectively with faculty, staff, supervisors, and coworkers.
• Provide appropriate updates regarding the status, timing, impact, and completion of maintenance work.
• Listen to staff concerns and work collaboratively to identify effective solutions.
• Coordinate work in occupied schools while minimizing disruption to teaching and learning.
• Work effectively as part of the Operations team and collaboratively with other District departments.
• Communicate concerns, delays, safety issues, and operational problems through the appropriate chain of command.
• Maintain a positive, professional, and service-oriented approach, including during urgent or challenging situations.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform general building, equipment, and grounds maintenance and preventative maintenance.
• Install, repair, troubleshoot, and maintain doors, hardware, cabinetry, walls, plumbing fixtures, piping, electrical components, and other building systems.
• Diagnose, repair, and maintain HVAC, mechanical, air‑handling, pumping, and related equipment.
• Utilize and develop proficiency with District Building Automation Systems (BAS).
• Perform painting, minor flooring, glazing, roofing, metal work, and general construction repairs.
• Assist with installation and maintenance of kitchen, technology, classroom, and other District equipment.
• Support athletic field preparation, layout, lining, and facility needs.
• Assist with grounds maintenance, mowing, irrigation, landscaping, and snow and ice removal as required.
• Complete required preventative maintenance and safety inspections of HVAC, boilers, emergency lighting, fire alarm, mechanical, and related systems.
• Maintain accurate electronic work orders and communicate work status and completion.
• Safely operate District-owned vehicles, equipment, machinery, and tools.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development to expand technical skills and knowledge.
• Respond to after-hours, emergency, weather-related, project, and special-event needs as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Operations, Operations Supervisor, or designee.

This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities of the position. The employee may be required to perform additional duties as directed by their supervisor, appointing authority, or designee.