Senior General Maintenance Technician

Chandler USD 80; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Holidays

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Life insurance

Wellness programs

Professional growth credits

Job summary

Chandler Unified School District 80 is hiring a Senior General Maintenance Technician in Chandler, AZ. The full-time position offers a base hourly rate and a calendar of 2612H (12 months) with benefits including retirement, health and life insurance, and paid holidays.

The role requires journeyman experience in HVAC/plumbing/electrical, strong tool use, and the ability to read blueprints. Responsibilities include supervising maintenance teams, managing work orders, and ensuring safety compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with journeyman experience in HVAC, plumbing, or electrical field.
• Expert knowledge in the use of hand power tools and equipment.
• Valid AZ driver's license and satisfactory criminal background check

Responsibilities

• Lead in a specialized craftsman field with journeyman-level knowledge in the repair, alteration, maintenance, construction, and installation of site buildings and grounds.
• Plan, direct, monitor, and train other department employees.
• Maintain records of time, materials, and parts required to complete work orders.
• Perform heavy labor and maintenance work.
• Operate truck, hand-powered tools, and equipment assignments.
• Oversee the work of other maintenance personnel as assigned by the supervisor.
• Immediately report safety and security hazards and needs for major repairs.
• Perform other duties relating to the general job function as assigned by the supervisor

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with journeyman experience in HVAC, plumbing, or electrical field

Tools

Hand power tools

Reading blueprints

Job description

Senior General Maintenance Technician

Chandler USD 80 SUPPORT SERVICES - Chandler, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5945586
Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 30, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

• Niche.com names Chandler Unified School District as Best School District in AZ 2026

Employment Type:

Full-time

Base Salary:

$ 24.17

Calendar:

2612H FULL TIME (12 MONTH) 248work days, 13 paid holidays if full-time employee

Benefits:

PTO, holidays, matched retirement through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance, wellness, professional growth credit

Performance Pay:

Available annually

New Hire Experience:

1% for two or more years of full time like experience and anadditional1% per year not to exceed the maximum hiring range of 5%.

New Hire Education:

1% of hourly rate for a college degree in a similar field, combined with work experience credit not to exceed the maximum hiring range of 5%.

CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

CLASSIFICATION: SUPPORT STAFF

JOB TITLE: SENIOR GENERAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

CALENDAR: 2612H (12 MONTH)

SALARY: GRADE 116 (SUPPORT HOURLY)

Job Goal:

This senior role is responsible for overseeing the maintenance of all school facilities, grounds, and equipment. The goal is to keep everything safe, in working order, and in compliance with all regulations. This involves regular inspections and preventative maintenance, along with handling any necessary repairs, all to ensure a high standard of safety and efficiency for our students, staff, and the community.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent with journeyman experience in either the HVAC, plumbing, or electrical field
• Expert knowledge in the use of hand power tools and equipment
• Working knowledge of building and safety codes
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and diagrams
• Valid AZ driver's license and satisfactory criminal background check
• Vision and hearing are adequate to safely fulfill job responsibilities
• Knowledge of and adherence to all policies, rules, and regulations

Core Job Functions:

• Lead in a specialized craftsman field with journeyman-level knowledge in the repair, alteration, maintenance, construction, and installation of site buildings and grounds
• Plan, direct, monitor, and train other department employees
• Maintain records of time, materials, and parts required to complete work orders
• Perform heavy labor and maintenance work
• Operate truck, hand-powered tools, and equipment assignments
• Oversee the work of other maintenance personnel as assigned by the supervisor
• Immediately report safety and security hazards and needs for major repairs
• Perform other duties relating to the general job function as assigned by the supervisor

Core Values:

• Excellence in all we do. No matter how large or small, we value excellence in all parts of this organization. Excellence is a value, a quality, and our most important product.
• Equity and fairness in all things. Education is the great leveler, and we intend for all our students, staff, and patrons to have the opportunity, tools, and ability to succeed and excel.
• Collaboration is an effective decision-making model as well as an effective morale-enhancing model.
• Integrity is simply non-negotiable. Honesty, integrity, and reliability are the foundations of our organization.
• Efficiency is the essence of being a good steward of public trust. We are supported by our community because we continually demonstrate our ability to produce the very best by carefully using the resources available.

Professional Qualities:

• Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner
• Function effectively as a team member
• Be responsible, reliable, and punctual
• Be flexible and adaptable to change
• Positively accept direction
• Maintain courteous, cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and parents
• Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district
• Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills
• Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job
• Share sensitive student and staff information on a need-to-know basis
• Be a positive role model
• Work with a large cross-section of people in a professional and non-judgmental manner

Physical Requirements - Heavy Work:

• Ability to work extended periods of time in extreme temperatures (cold salad/sandwich prep, inventory for freezer & coolers)
• Positions in this classification typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, sitting, finger or manual dexterity, repetitive finger motion, speaking, hearing, seeing (with correction), focusing ability, or other factors applicable to the job.
• Employee must be able to stand and walk constantly on various floor surfaces while performing various duties, including but not limited to push/pull force of up to 100 pounds for various machines.
• Employee must stand constantly and walk frequently, lifting items of various sizes, up to 50 pounds. Items over 50 pounds require a second staff member to lift safely.
• Employee may rarely be required to climb ladders, to perform various stocking, inventory, cleaning, or maintenance tasks
• Employees may be subject to travel, fumes, odors, chemicals, blood-borne pathogens, workplace restrictions, cold and/or hot temperatures, and loud noises
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Updated 9/11/25

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $24.17 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Maintenance

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required