Skilled Craftsman

*REGION - NORTH; Town and Country (MO); On-site; USD 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental insurance

PTO 15 days/year

Vacation 10 days/year

Employee assistance program

Retirement plan

Job summary

Special School District Saint Louis County is seeking a Skilled Craftsman to maintain school facilities and equipment. You will diagnose issues, decide repair approaches, and work with the Facilities team to keep buildings safe and functional.

The role follows a Monday–Friday schedule from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with potential overtime evenings and weekends. A high school diploma and 4+ years of related experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 4 years of related experience in building maintenance required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• AHERA Awareness Training certification, or obtained within 90 days of hire, required.
• OSHA 10 certification, or obtained within 90 days of hire, required.
• forklift certification, or obtained within 90 days of hire, required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain schools and facilities to ensure safe, reliable operation.
• Identify issues, determine repair approach, and implement solutions.
• Collaborate with Facilities team to address maintenance needs and improve buildings.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Special School District Saint Louis County *REGION - NORTH - TOWN AND COUNTRY, Missouri Open in Google Maps

Skilled Craftsman

Special School District Saint Louis County *REGION - NORTH - TOWN AND COUNTRY, Missouri Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Special School District of St. Louis County Missouri

Job Details

Job ID: 5964049
Application Deadline: Nov 06, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Skilled Craftsman

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Use your experience across multiple trades to maintain the schools and facilities students and staff depend on every day. As a Skilled Craftsman with Special School District (SSD), you will use your technical knowledge and problem-solving skills to identify issues, determine the best repair approach, and keep buildings and equipment operating safely and reliably. You'll have the independence to make decisions about your work while collaborating with the Facilities team to address maintenance needs and improve the condition of District buildings. Your expertise will help prevent disruptions and ensure our schools remain safe, functional places for students to learn and staff to work. This position follows a Monday through Friday schedule, typically from 7 AM to 3:30 PM, with opportunities for overtime in the evenings and on weekends.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 4 years of related experience in building maintenance required

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid driver’s license required
• Current Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) Awareness Training certification, or obtained within 90 days of hire, required
• Current OSHA 10 certification, or obtained within 90 days of hire, required
• Current forklift certification, or obtained within 90 days of hire, required

Posting open until:11/06/2026

Salary

• $22.84 to $34.28/hr based on experience

Calendar

• 12-month position

Benefits

• Group benefit plans for medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Enrollment in Missouri Public School Retirement Systems
• Paid holidays
• 15 PTO days per year
• 10 vacation days accrued annually
• Employee assistance program
• Healthcare spending account

Special School District serves nearly 25,000 students and employs over 5,700 staff in St. Louis County. With core values of equity, commitment, and collaboration, the District's mission is to support and empower students of all learning abilities to excel to their greatest potential. SSD staff thrive in a culture deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

Special School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. To request an ADA Accommodation, please contact our Director of ADA and Accessibility for Staff at 314-989-8299. For TTY, contact RelayMO711 or 1-800-735-2966.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $22.84 to $34.28 Hourly

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Special School District Human Resources
• 12110 Clayton Road
• Town & Country, Missouri 63131
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]