Maintenance Technician - Grounds

Orono School District; Orono (MN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Uniforms provided

Life Insurance

License stipends

Job summary

Orono School District is seeking a Maintenance Technician - Grounds to maintain district grounds and facilities in a safe, professional manner. Responsibilities include turf and landscape care, athletic field setup, irrigation, snow removal, and equipment maintenance.

The role reports to the Coordinator of Buildings and Grounds. The district offers strong health coverage, vacation time, PTO, retirement benefits, uniforms, and license stipends.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of grounds maintenance experience.
• Valid MN Class D Driver's License.
• Ability to operate power equipment safely.
• Supervisory or crew lead experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leadership and operational duties for grounds and facilities.
• Grounds and facility care and maintenance.
• Equipment maintenance and safety compliance.
• Project and resource management.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Crew leadership

Power equipment operation

Safety awareness

Education

MN Driver's License (Class D)

Tools

Power tools

Work orders software

Building automation systems

Job description

Maintenance Technician - Grounds Orono Public Schools

District Wide

The Maintenance Technician maintains district grounds and facilities in a safe, professional manner. Key responsibilities include turf and landscape care, athletic field setup, irrigation, snow removal, equipment maintenance, and occasional indoor maintenance or custodial work. Reports directly to the Coordinator of Buildings and Grounds.

Why Join the Orono Schools Team?

• Top-Tier Health Coverage: Up to 90% district-paid single health insurance and 77%-85% paid for families/dependents.
• Paid Time Off and Holidays: Vacation after 6 months plus 11 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement & Pension: Minnesota PERA pension coverage + up to $250 annual TSA match.
• Additional Perks: Uniforms provided, district-paid life insurance, and paid license stipends.

Pay Rate: $27.47 $30.52/hr + Full benefits per Custodial Master Contract.

Schedule: Monday Friday, 6:00 AM 2:30 PM (Occasional advance-scheduled nights/weekends). Must be willing and able to be on the call list for security, emergency, and weather callbacks.

Responsibilities include Leadership & Operational duties, Grounds & Facility Care, Equipment Maintenance, Operations & Safety, and Project & Resource Management.

Qualifications & Technical Skills:

• 2-3 years of relevant ground maintenance experience.
• Supervisory, crew lead, or project management experience preferred.
• Valid MN Class D Driver's License and basic computer literacy for work orders and building automation systems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on skill operating power equipment and trade tools safely.

Required Certifications (or ability to obtain within designated timeframe).

Physical Requirements:

Standing/walking ~80% of the shift; frequent bending, twisting, stooping, squatting, sweeping, mopping, and climbing. Pushing/pulling; lifting up to 40 lbs independently, 10-15 Ibs overhead, and 50-100 Ibs with mechanical assistance. Ability to work in varied conditions: indoors/outdoors, high heat, cold weather, tight spaces, heights, noisy, or dusty environments.

Position Open until Filled