Maintenance Technician

Young World Physical Education; Laurens (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Laurens Co School District 55 maintains the school plant to ensure operational excellence for continued educational use. The Maintenance Technician handles a variety of crafts, from carpentry to electrical and roofing, leading projects and preventive maintenance.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 3 years of experience preferred, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to read safety rules and write routine reports.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three (3) years of experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Completes work orders and projects in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, installation, key and lock, doors and windows, roof repair, etc.
• Performs skilled trades with diverse materials.
• Takes a lead role in projects, work orders, and preventive maintenance.
• Repairs maintenance vehicles, tractors, mowers and equipment; purchases parts.
• Upkeeps the shop areas.
• Drives and operates heavy vehicles and equipment as required.
• Operates a variety of power and hand tools safely.
• Maintains assigned vehicle, tools, and equipment in good operating condition.
• Estimates costs, labor, and materials for projects.
• Participates in meetings, workshops, and training to exchange information.
• Prepares written documentation (work orders, invoices, timesheets, etc.) within established deadlines.
• Responds to emergency situations during and after hours to resolve critical issues.

Skills

Reading & writing

Safety awareness

Communication with staff

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Maintenance Technician

Laurens Co School District 55, Administrative Office – Laurens, South Carolina. Open in Google Maps.

Job Details

Job ID: 5821806

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 08, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Department: Maintenance

Reports To: Maintenance Coordinator

SUMMARY: To help maintain the physical school plant in a condition of operating excellence so that full educational use of it may be made at all times.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Completes work orders and projects in a variety of crafts including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, installation, key and lock, doors and windows, roof repair, etc.
• Performs skilled trades with diverse materials.
• Takes a lead role in projects, work orders, and preventive maintenance.
• Repairs maintenance vehicles, tractors, mowers and equipment; purchases parts.
• Upkeeps the shop areas.
• Drives and operates heavy vehicles and equipment as required.
• Operates a variety of power and hand tools safely.
• Maintains assigned vehicle, tools, and equipment in good operating condition.
• Estimates costs, labor, and materials for projects.
• Participates in meetings, workshops, and training to exchange information.
• Prepares written documentation (work orders, invoices, timesheets, etc.) within established deadlines.
• Responds to emergency situations during and after hours to resolve critical issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Three (3) years of experience preferred.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

260 Days.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Support Staff.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram forms and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Valid driver’s license with good driving record. Three (3) years work experience in related field.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and the Board of Education policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and operate machinery. The employee occasionally required to sit. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools and climbs onto ladders. The employee will sometimes bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as a toolbox. Occasionally the employee will lift and/or move up to 90 pounds such as furniture. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables, scaffolds, and cabinets. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors and will occasionally work outdoors. The employee will work near or with moving mechanical equipment. The employee may work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers, sprays, and non-household dust. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally will work in a loud area.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Position Type: Full‑Time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Maintenance

Job Requirements

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

Contact Information

• Laurens Personnel
• 301 Hillcrest Drive
• Laurens, South Carolina 29360
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]