School Facilities & Grounds Specialist

ReNEW Schools; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

LAKE RIDGE NEW TECH SCHOOLS is seeking a Maintenance/Grounds Worker to care for school facilities and grounds on a 260-day, full-time schedule. The role includes general maintenance, HVAC oversight to provide heat and cooling, and keeping outdoor areas neat, safe, and well‑maintained for students, staff, and visitors.

Schedule: Weekdays, 6:00am–3:00pm. Duties include repairing and servicing machinery, plumbing, electrical and HVAC systems; mowing, landscaping, snow removal, and maintaining tools

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• 2–3 years of experience in facility maintenance and grounds care or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repairs of facilities and grounds.
• Keep machinery, plumbing, heating, ventilation and lighting equipment maintained and serviced.
• Report unsafe conditions and participate in safety procedures.
• Service lawns, playgrounds, drains, drives and entrances; snow removal.
• Assist carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, painting tasks as needed.

Skills

Facility maintenance

Grounds care

HVAC awareness

Safety procedures

Carpentry basics

Electrical basics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Lawn mowers

Snow blowers

Power tools

Electrical testing tools

Job description

LAKE RIDGE NEW TECH SCHOOLS is seeking a Maintenance/Grounds Worker to care for school facilities and grounds on a 260-day, full-time schedule. The role includes general maintenance, HVAC oversight to provide heat and cooling, and keeping outdoor areas neat, safe, and well‑maintained for students, staff, and visitors.

Schedule: Weekdays, 6:00am–3:00pm. Duties include repairing and servicing machinery, plumbing, electrical and HVAC systems; mowing, landscaping, snow removal, and maintaining tools