Maintenance Worker

Montgomery County Schools; Mount Sterling (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County Schools in Mt Sterling, Kentucky seeks a Maintenance Worker to perform semi-skilled maintenance, repair, and construction of district buildings and equipment across several trades.

Candidates should have a High School diploma or equivalent, at least one year of building and mechanical maintenance experience, and the ability to meet physical requirements. The role reports to the Assistant Superintendent and involves supervising part-time staff as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One year building & mechanical maintenance or operations experience.
• General knowledge in plumbing, electrical, mechanics, masonry or carpentry.
• Must meet Physical Performance Requirements.

Responsibilities

• Performs semi-skilled to skilled maintenance, repairs, and construction of District buildings and equipment in one or more building maintenance trades.
• Maintains records of time, costs, and materials needed in maintenance and repair of District equipment and facilities.
• Operates a wide variety of tools and equipment including motor vehicles, mowing equipment, power hand tools, saws and hand tools used in trades.
• Responds to emergencies and works beyond normal hours as needed.
• Mows, weeds, waters grounds, and performs landscaping duties on school grounds.

Skills

Physical condition

Plumbing knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Mechanics

Masonry

Carpentry

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Maintenance Worker

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Job Details

Job ID: 5934432

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

MAINTENANCE WORKER

QUALIFICATIONS:1. High School diploma or equivalent

• Physical condition allows the lifting of heavy loads; including tables, chairs, and the moving of furniture, etc.
• Basic general knowledge in as many of the following as possible: plumbing, commercial electricity, mechanics, masonry and carpentry.
• One year building & mechanical maintenance or operations experience
• Must meet Physical Performance Requirements
• Such other qualifications as the Superintendent or Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS: Assistant Superintendent/Designee

SUPERVISES:Part-time maintenance workers and Summer Youth Workers as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent.

JOB GOAL: To carry out maintenance work assignments in such a way that

schools’ physical environments will be maintained in a condition of operating excellence.

BASIC FUNCTION: Perform semi-skilled maintenance, repair, and construction of District buildings and equipment; perform semi-skilled to skilled work in one or more of the building maintenance trades; assist journey-level trades personnel as needed, work independently in one of the less complex building trades.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs semi-skilled to skilled maintenance, repairs, and construction of District buildings and equipment in one or more of the building maintenance trades including carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing, heating and air conditioning.
• Maintains records of time, costs, and materials needed in the maintenance and repair of District equipment and facilities.
• Operates a wide variety of tools and equipment including motor vehicles and mowing equipment, power hand tools, saws, and hand tools used in the building maintenance trades.
• Works on assigned duties first, but when without an assignment, contacts the Lead Maintenance Worker and/or the Director of District Operations.
• Prepares and reports information on work assignments accomplished and make recommendations to the Lead Maintenance Worker for equipment purchases exceeding $50.00.
• Examines school plants on a regular basis to check for needed repairs and improvements. Repairs obvious safety hazards or meets emergencies even if the work has not been assigned.
• Reports to work even beyond normal working hours, when emergency situations occur, such as snow removal, broken water pipes, electrical problems, etc.
• Mows, weed eats, and waters grounds as assigned.
• Perform gardening and landscaping duties on school grounds including planting flowers and applying mulch.
• Prune and trim trees, hedges and shrubs, apply herbicides and pesticides; rakes leaves and removes trash; sweep walkways; and assist in the preparation and lining of athletic fields as assigned.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Head Maintenance Worker, the Assistant Superintendent or the Superintendent.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

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

Contact Information

• David Walters , Director
• Maintenance
• Email: [e-mail]