Maintenance Technician

Metropolitan School District Washington Township, Inc.; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave days

Paid holidays

Retirement contributions

Life insurance

Health, dental and vision insurance

Job summary

The Metropolitan School District Washington Township, Inc. seeks a Maintenance Technician to support district-wide facilities with hands-on maintenance across trades, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry and painting.

This hourly, non-exempt role involves working with the Maintenance team to ensure safe, functional buildings. Required is a high school diploma or equivalent and an Indiana driver’s license; CDL may be required after hiring.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in general maintenance is preferred.
• Must have valid Indiana driver's license; CDL may be required after hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance tasks across trades including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and painting.
• Assist with cleaning and repairs on maintenance equipment and vehicles.
• Respond to after-hours emergencies as needed.
• Follow safety protocols and maintain tools and vehicles.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Valid Indiana driver

CDL potential

Effective communication

On-call readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Position Type:
  Maintenance/Custodial/Warehouse/ Maintenance General
  
• Date Posted:
  9/10/2026
  
• Location:
  District Wide
  

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township (MSDWT) is located in the northern section of Indianapolis. It is a dynamic community with broad diversity in cultures, religions, ethnic groups, races, and socioeconomic levels. MSDWT has been an educational leader in Indiana for the last sixty years.

Our mission is to nurture our students into tomorrow's leaders by cultivating learning environments that ignite innovation, amplify diverse and critical thinking, and inspire growth and achievement.

JOB DETAILS

Job Title Maintenance Technician

Education High School diploma or equivalent required

Location Maintenance/Warehouse

Work Schedule To be determined

Calendar Length Year-round, 260 paid days

FLSA Classification Hourly, non-exempt

Salary $27.00/hr. ($56,160 annually) Additional compensation awarded for post-secondary education, bilingual status in Spanish, Haitian-Creole or Arabic, and approved industry certifications.

Benefits Paid leave days, paid holidays, retirement contributions (PERF, 401a, VEBA), life insurance and health, dental and vision insurance offerings.

JOB EXPECTATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Position Purpose / Description

Under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician performs tasks while supporting the needs of the Maintenance team. The Maintenance Technician will work and train with all trade members of the Maintenance Team.

• Assist and support all specific trades on the Maintenance team with various maintenance tasks. Inclusive, but not limited to plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting and underground utility/irrigation repairs.
• Assist with cleaning and repairs on maintenance equipment including outdoor maintenance vehicles such as tractors, gators, etc.
• Assists with snow removal.
• Assists with general debris removal.
• Assists with general playground and grounds maintenance.
• Troubleshoot to determine necessary repairs.
• Plans repair work using buildings blueprints or equipment manuals as needed.
• Orders supplies and materials as needed for repairs and maintenance.
• Responds as needed to emergency situations during or after hours for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
• Other tasks as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor, Director of Operations and Assistant Director of Operations.
• Follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
• Maintains assigned vehicle, tools and equipment for the purpose of ensuring availability in safe operating condition.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Professional experience in general maintenance is preferred.
• Must have and maintain a valid Indiana motor vehicle operator's license. In addition, a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) may be required to be obtained after hiring.
• Must be able to work efficiently and effectively at a fast pace and exhibit good attendance.
• The ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders including students, parents, teachers, administrators, staff and outside public agencies is required.
• The ability to be flexible as needed with work schedule/shift changes as determined by facility needs and to be on an on-call rotation schedule.

Education

• . High school diploma or equivalent required

Physical Demands

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

PERCENT OF TIME

Seldom = Less than 25%

Occasional = 26 to 50%

Often = 51 to 75%

Very Frequent = 76% and above

Ability to stand for extended periods of time

Very Frequent

Ability to carry more than 50 pounds

Occasional

Amount to lift more than 50 pounds

Occasional

Amount of force to push/pull up to more than 50 pounds

Occasional

Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations

Seldom

Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter

Very frequent

Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels

Very frequent

Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation

Very frequent

Ability to operate office equipment

Seldom

Ability to reach in all directions

Very frequent

Climbing

Very frequent

Very frequent

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township is an equal opportunity/equal access employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all applicable Federal and Indiana State laws, regulations, and executive orders in its programs and activities. Washington Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status.