Maintenance Worker (Grounds)

South-Orange-Maplewood-School-District; Maplewood (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

South Orange - Maplewood Public Schools is seeking a Maintenance General to perform skilled repairs, preventative maintenance, and grounds work across district facilities. The role requires safe operation of tools, adherence to district guidelines, and the ability to collaborate with students and staff.

Responsibilities include repairing woodwork and plumbing, installing doors and windows, painting, and coordinating with facilities staff.

Qualifications

• Education, training, skills, and experience necessary to carry out the assignment.
• Mechanical experience preferred but not required (grounds equipment repairs).
• Experience with grounds maintenance and event setup.
• Possesses a New Jersey Black Seal Low Pressure License or ability to obtain within one year.
• Good communication and ability to work with students, staff and public.
• Maintain appearance with district uniforms.
• Valid New Jersey driver's license and good driving record.
• Ability to work with interruptions; adapt to varying needs; schedule changes.
• Physical stamina for standing, bending, lifting up to 80 pounds; outdoor work.
• Background check and U.S. citizenship or legal resident status.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance and repair of district facilities and equipment.
• Maintain effective communication with students, staff and the public.
• Inspect buildings and systems and perform repairs.
• Install doors, windows and hardware.
• Remodel facilities including painting and drywall.
• Move and install furniture and equipment as needed.
• Move and install school furniture and playground equipment as needed.
• Operate light vehicles to transport materials across the district.
• Perform grounds work including mowing, weed whacking, and snow removal.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

New Jersey driver’s license

Education

NJ Black Seal Low Pressure License or ability to obtain within 1 year

Tools

Grounds equipment handling

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - South Orange - Maplewood Public Schools

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/ Maintenance General
• Date Posted: 9/23/2026
• Location: District Office
• Date Available: Immediately

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

THE POSITION

To provide skilled and semi-skilled repairs and preventative maintenance services to buildings, equipment and grounds on district school sites.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• 1. Education, training, skills, and experience necessary to carry out the assignment.
• 2. Mechanical experience preferred but not required (repairs and preventive maintenance on grounds equipment - changing oils, cleaning carburetors, sharpening blades and chains, etc.).
• 3. Experienced with grounds maintenance (cutting grass, weed whacking, snow removal, landscaping clean-ups, cleaning up leaves, emptying outdoor garbage cans ). Painting field layouts for sports , moving and setting up equipment for sporting events and games.
• 4. Possesses a New Jersey Black Seal Low Pressure License or the ability to obtain said license within one year of employment.
• 5. Possess good communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the public.
• 6. Maintain appearance (wearing district-supplied uniforms) and conduct suitable for working with students, district staff and the public.
• 7. Valid New Jersey driver's license and good driving record.
• 8. The ability to work with frequent interruptions; required to deal with a wide range of student, staff and public behaviors; required to shift focus to respond to student, staff and public needs; may experience daily shifts in work schedule according to building usage; may occasionally deal with distraught or difficult individuals. Requires concentration and attention to detail.
• 9. Has physical stamina for prolonged standing, sitting, bending, stooping, crawling and other physical exertion; required to work on ladders and roofs; requires safety awareness on construction, repair and emergency sites; may be required to work during off-hours for emergencies and snow removal; required to work outdoors in inclement weather; required to lift and carry heavy supplies, materials and equipment up to one hundred (80) pounds; required to drive between buildings in the district.
• 10. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident/immigrant status.

REPORTS TO: Director of Facilities and Supervisor of Building and Grounds

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Provide maintenance and repair of district facilities, including repairing woodwork, roofs, fixtures, and motors; painting, repairing, and replacing of plumbing fixtures and drainage systems; replacing ballasts, bulbs, switches and receptacles, and replacing broken glass.
• 2. Maintains effective and respectful communication with students, parents, staff and the public.
• 3. Inspect building's exterior and interior, including heating and cooling system; perform maintenance and repairs.
• 4. Install door and window assemblies and hardware, including window glass and screens.
• 5. Install ceiling and floor material, including ceramic and VAT tile, acoustical and fixed ceiling tile/panels.
• 6. Remodel facilities as required, including painting, drywall installation, door installation etc.
• 7. Assist with relocation of furnishings, such as desks, tables, chairs, file cabinets etc. as required.
• 8. Move, install, assemble, and repair all school furniture and playground equipment as needed.
• 9. Operates light truck/van/trailer to transport furniture, equipment, and supplies throughout the district.
• 10. Perform grounds work, including mowing, weeding, cutting, trimming, pruning etc. within the district.
• 11. Operate equipment and use tools following safety procedures.
• 12. Follow safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
• 13. Correct unsafe conditions in the district and report any conditions that are not correctable to the facilities manager.
• 14. Maintain tools and equipment and perform preventative maintenance as required.
• 15. Report all problems regarding building maintenance to the facilities manager within a reasonable time frame.
• 16. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the facilities manager.
• 17. Follow written and oral instructions.
• 18. Work cooperatively and collaboratively with others as assigned.
• 19. Maintain cleanliness of work areas, including general shop area, vehicle, and work area upon completion of work order.
• 20. Maintain the tool cage in an orderly, efficient and accurate manner, including but not limited to, being accountable for tools, equipment and supplies.
• 21. Removal of snow and ice from district sidewalks and parking lots.
• 22. Models appropriate and cooperative behavior, including protecting confidential information, consistent with district ethical guidelines.
• 23. Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT 12 Months

Salary as per SOMEA Agreement

Postings current as of 9/24/2026 7:19:34 AM CST.

Internal applicants only.

Please note: Substitutes, coaches, and consultants are not internal applicants.

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