Maintenance Worker (Maintenance)

Young World Physical Education; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Dysart Unified School District District Maintenance & Facilities in Surprise, AZ is seeking a Maintenance Worker to perform repairs and basic maintenance tasks for school facilities. Starting date is immediate; the role reports to the Director of Maintenance & Facilities and requires an AZ IVP FPCC.

The position is full-time, non-exempt, with a 1.0 FTE and a 253-day work calendar. The pay rate is $16.48 per hour. Prior maintenance experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of maintenance-related experience.
• Valid AZ IVP FPCC required.

Responsibilities

• Performs miscellaneous repairs and services as assigned.
• Installs, repairs and relocates heavy equipment as assigned.
• Makes minor plumbing and electrical repairs.
• Marks athletic field.
• Repairs walls, roofs and floors.
• Repairs and varnishes wooden desks, chairs, tables and other furniture
• Sets up sound and other equipment as required.
• Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees, community members and vendors.
• Makes ethical and confidential decisions as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Read documents

Write correspondence

Basic math

Interpret instructions

Reasoning

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Dysart Unified School District District Maintenance & Facilities, Surprise, AZ - Surprise, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Maintenance Worker (Maintenance)

Dysart Unified School District District Maintenance & Facilities, Surprise, AZ - Surprise, Arizona Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Dysart Unified School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5886893
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 14, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

REPORTS TO

Director of Maintenance & Facilities or designee

FLSA STATUS

Non-exempt

SUPERVISES

No

JOB FAMILY

Maintenance

FTE

1.0

WORK CALENDAR

253

GRADE

H

APPROVED

10/08/2014

REVISED

06/10/2025

SUMMARY

To provide students with a safe, attractive and efficient place in which to learn, play and develop.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs miscellaneous repairs and services as assigned.
• Installs, repairs and relocates heavy equipment as assigned.
• Makes minor plumbing and electrical repairs.
• Marks athletic field.
• Repairs walls, roofs and floors.
• Repairs and varnishes wooden desks, chairs, tables and other furniture
• Sets up sound and other equipment as required.
• Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees, community members and vendors.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• Other job related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• One (1) year experience in a maintenance related field.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS

• Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC).

SKILL/KNOWLEDGE

• Read and interpret general documents such as employee handbooks and safety/training manuals.
• Write general correspondence and speak effectively with others.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Interpret assortment of instructions furnished in variable forms.
• Apply reason to research and solve moderately complex issues with little or no assistance.

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Heavy Work

Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in both the field and in an indoor office environment with moderate exposure to hazardous physical conditions (such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibration, etc.); moderate exposure to atmospheric conditions (such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, etc.); moderate exposure to hazardous materials (such as chemicals, blood and other body fluids); and moderate exposure to extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, movement restrictions and intense noise.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. The Dysart Unified School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Dysart Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.

Position Type: Full-Time Benefited
Salary: $16.48 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Maintenance

Welcome to District Maintenance & Facilities, Surprise, AZ

Dysart schools are among the top-rated in the state of Arizona. The district is home to the #8 ranked K-8 school in Arizona (Freedom Traditional Academy), three top 100 K-8 schools, and two top 50 high schools in the state. Overall, Dysart has 12 “A” rated and 10 “B” rated schools, 11 of which out-rank our local counterparts. Additionally, Freedom Traditional Academy has the highest test scores of any school in the cities of Surprise and El Mirage.Dysart Schools have been recognized both nationally and internationally with AdvancED Accreditation, and are dedicated to serving the needs of all children with high quality academic coursework, before-and after‑school programs, and services for the entire community. Boasting a graduation rate that exceeds both the state and national average, the Dysart Unified School District prepares all students to be ready for college and career through excellence and success.Strong academics, arts, and athletic programs are an integral part of each school, and ensuring students are equipped with the skills necessary to meet the challenges and opportunities in a 21st Century society are at the heart of our mission and vision. Dysart Schools offers one of the largest selections of academic pathways in the state, allowing students a personalized learning experience while meeting Arizona Academic Standards. Opportunities include full‑day kindergarten, Career and Technical Education, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, signature programs, and gifted and special education programs.Dysart provides students the opportunity to explore their artistic side through an expansive fine arts program, where students participate in a progressive, performance-based curriculum that encourages them to reach their academic, creative, and expressive potential. Dysart students earned the second highest number of Arizona State Seals for Arts Proficiency across the state last year.Earning nine state championships in 2021-2022, Dysart Schools are highly competitive in athletics, and offer great opportunities for all students. Dysart offers competitive athletic classes to help students hone their athletic skills and abilities during the school day, and we aim to provide positive experiences and guide our student athletes toward realizing their full potential.Dysart Unified School District serves over 23,000 pre‑kindergarten through 12th grade students in the Northwest Phoenix Metropolitan area. The district encompasses 140 square miles, serving parts of El Mirage, Glendale, Surprise, Youngtown, and Maricopa County. The district is home to four K-4 elementary schools, four middle schools serving grades 5-8, 12 K-8 elementary schools, four comprehensive high schools, a preschool, and one alternative program.

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Dysart USD HR Department
• 15802 North Parkview Place
• Surprise, Arizona 85374
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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