Plant Manager K-8 (RGES)

District Maintenance & Facilities, Surprise, AZ; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Dysart Unified School District District Maintenance & Facilities, Surprise, AZ, is seeking a Plant Manager K-8 (RGES) to provide a clean, safe, healthy environment for students and staff. The role oversees facilities, grounds, and equipment maintenance and coordinates with the Principal and Director of Facilities.

Requires at least two years in maintenance, a high school diploma or GED, and AZ IVP fingerprint clearance. Position type is full-time with benefits; salary $17.14 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in maintenance, and custodial work.
• AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
• Knowledge of safety, project management and record-keeping principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled general maintenance and oversight of facilities, grounds, warehousing and equipment.
• Open and close buildings and secure campuses on time.
• Maintain HVAC system including water treatment, filter replacement, EMS control.
• Schedule maintenance and coordinate with outside contractors.
• Maintain records and logs, including inspections and preventive maintenance.

Skills

Time management

Problem solving

Organizing tasks

Record keeping

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EMS (Energy Management System)

Job description

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

Plant Manager K-8 (RGES)

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: 5950947

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 05, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

REPORTS TO

Principal

FLSA STATUS

Non-exempt

SUPERVISES

No

DEPT

Maintenance & Facilities

FTE

1.0

WORK CALENDAR

253

GRADE

K

APPROVED

REVISED

08/04/2023

SUMMARY: Provide students and staff a clean, safe, healthy and properly maintained environment in which to learn and develop.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide skilled general maintenance and maintenance oversight of assigned facilities, grounds, warehousing and/or equipment.
• Open and closes buildings and secures campuses on time, including checking for safety and cleaning walk ways.
• Maintain complete HVAC system, including water treatment, filter replacement, preventative maintenance and EMS (Energy Management System) control.
• Maintain outside walkways, playground equipment and landscaping.
• Keep adequate supplies in classrooms, restrooms and keeps restrooms clean and maintained.
• Arrange equipment and grounds for activities as needed.
• Check custodial calendar for activities, plans accordingly and meets with Principal once a week.
• Perform maintenance on electrical, plumbing, carpentry, hardware, HVAC, EMS, landscaping and record keeping.
• Demonstrate necessary supervisory and training skills.
• Schedule maintenance and outside contractor operations as not to interfere with instructional time.
• Perform and maintain records of preventative maintenance.
• Maintain all records, logs, requisitions filed and up to date; including but not limited to: roof inspections, fire inspections, health playground inspections, equipment maintenance, inventory, SFB PM's (School Facility Board Preventative Maintenance) and absence reports.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities and Assistant Director.
• Notify Director, Assistant Director, school office staff of any unsafe or hazardous conditions.
• Notify administration and school office staff of any unsafe or hazardous conditions.
• Maintain and control inventory.
• Available when called for emergencies or additional assignments.
• Establish and maintains good rapport with students, employees, community members and vendors.
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• Other job related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or GED required.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in maintenance, and custodial work required.

LICENSING:

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

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Techniques and methods for organizing, prioritizing and monitoring work.
• Standard practices, methods and materials of assigned work.
• Standard system functions and methods of assigned work.
• Project management principles and practices.
• Business math concepts.
• Filing and record-keeping principles.
• Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices.
• Uses and properties of supplies and equipment.
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations (based on assignment).
• Customer service principles.
• Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment.
• Modern office technology.

SKILL IN:

• Effective time management and problem solving skills.
• Organizing tasks, meeting deadlines and prioritizing competing demands.
• Comprehending reference books and manuals.
• Performing inspections and monitoring safety conditions and quality of service level.
• Performs preventative maintenance task and documents appropriately.
• Assessing and evaluating maintenance and repair activities.
• Providing attention to detail in assignments.
• Business math computations.
• Organizing and maintaining records and files.
• Maintaining and updating data and documentation.
• Operating assigned tools and equipment.
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards.
• Providing customer service.
• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications.
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

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: $17.14 Per Hour

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.

Contact Information

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

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