Utility Worker - 2nd Shift

Young World Physical Education; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 32,125 - 35,652; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a reliable Utility Worker for full-time maintenance work. The ideal candidate will maintain and repair school facilities, ensuring a safe environment for students and staff. Responsibilities include performing general maintenance tasks, conducting inspections, and ensuring equipment safety.

This position requires a high school diploma or GED and three years of maintenance experience. The starting salary ranges from $23.32 to $25.88 per hour, depending on experience, plus shift differentials.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Ohio driver's license.
• Willingness to perform general maintenance tasks.
• Ability to read and follow safety instructions and labels.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance duties on school equipment and buildings.
• Ensure the safety of students during service operations.
• Conduct routine inspections of facilities and equipment.

Skills

Ability to work effectively with others

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Basic understanding of electrical and mechanical systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Three years of experience in maintenance

Tools

HVAC equipment

Various hand tools

Truck and trailer

Job description

Utility Worker - 2nd Shift

Upper Arlington Schools Graf - Columbus, Ohio

Job Details

• Job ID: 5811248
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jul 01, 2026 1:01 PM (UTC)

Position

Title: Utility Worker

Time Schedule: 12 months, Monday-Friday, 2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Building: Graf

Salary Rate or Ratio: $23.32 - $25.88/Hour (+ shift differentials)

Reports to: Director of Operational Services

Employment Status: Classified - Regular/Full Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Probationary Period: 120 days

Description

Perform maintenance duties related to the school plant, buildings, facilities, equipment, and grounds operation. Maintain and repair a variety of tools, machines, mechanical and electrical equipment, building construction, and furniture. Perform related tasks as required for the operation of all school district buildings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Three years of experience in maintenance
• Experience or knowledge of all building trade skills
• Valid Ohio driver's license
• Alternatives to the above qualifications, as the Supervisor and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work effectively with others and embrace assigned duties
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Computer skills
• Organizational and problem-solving skills
• Basic understanding of electricity, plumbing, carpentry, landscaping, roofing, and glazing
• Training in the proper care and storage of chemicals, e.g., hazards communication training
• Ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions, written warnings, and labels
• Ability to operate machinery
• Ability to distinguish colors for electrical wiring purposes
• Training in OSHA rules and regulations
• Commitment to high-quality work and craftsmanship in maintaining buildings and grounds
• Thorough understanding of friendly customer service
• Alternatives to the above knowledge, skills, and abilities, as the Supervisor and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

Essential Functions

• Ensure the safety of students
• Perform normal operator adjustments and service to facility equipment, such as, but not limited to, compressors, HVAC systems, and assist in maintaining records on operational and maintenance activities
• Assume primary responsibility for the safe condition of electric elements in the facilities owned or operated by the school district
• Perform general maintenance work inside and outside the physical plant, such as ceiling, roof, electrical, welding, plumbing, concrete, masonry, glazing, insulation, tile, pump, and fan repairs
• Perform general labor inside and outside the physical plant, including district-wide grounds keeping, landscaping, handling materials and supplies, moving equipment, operating power-driver equipment, truck driving, snow plowing, mowing, etc.
• Recommend supplies and equipment for purchase
• Conduct periodical inspections of the facilities
• Deliver needed supplies and equipment to buildings
• Perform a yearly inventory of the work area, supplies, and equipment
• Promote good safety practices and procedures
• Repair and maintain HVAC, motors, and filters
• Inspect roofs for leaks and repair
• Perform painting projects as assigned
• Repair and maintain electrical components, e.g., install new circuits, run new wire, install new breakers
• Renew plumbing components, e.g., clean sewer lines, and replace fixtures
• Assemble and install educational equipment
• Repair doors, windows, and vents
• Repair and replace carpet and floor tiles
• Repair masonry structures
• Assist with district operations as assigned
• Maintain all safety and code requirements of the federal, state, and local boards of authority
• Maintain and install windscreens, netting pads, and any temporary fencing
• Maintains, paints, cleans, repairs, and prepares fences, swings, bike racks, bleachers, tables, and athletic fields
• Training by a certified person on handling, use, and proper maintenance of pool chemicals, including filters. Valves, pumps and periodic testing (Certified Pool Operator certificate required to work the pool)
• Repair and maintain district playground and athletic facility equipment to assure safety
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude, and conversation
• Alternatives to the above essential functions, as the Supervisor and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Frequent requirement to work near moving mechanical parts
• Maintain all safety and code requirements of the federal, state, and local board of education guidelines
• Instruct other workers on proper methods of procedure and proper use of tools
• Order and account for material and labor relative to assignments
• Maintain the inventory of district-owned hand tools, equipment, hardware, materials and supplies
• Conduct routine and periodic inspections of the school and facilities as part of a preventative maintenance program
• Assist in the care of all maintenance tools and supplies
• Ensure the care, condition, appearance, repair, or replacement of all physical equipment, buildings, facilities and grounds
• Complete paperwork as necessary
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Coordinator, Head Groundskeeper, or Director of Operations
• Coordinate activities with PTO's, booster groups, and students for special grounds activities
• Duties as assigned by the Director of Operational Services

Equipment Operated

• Computer and/or handheld device
• Communication equipment
• Motor vehicle
• Truck with trailer
• Tractors
• Forklift
• Snow removal equipment, including plows, snow blowers, and other related items
• Various hand tools
• HVAC equipment
• Lawn/field equipment (mowers, trimmers, edgers, weed wackers, etc.)
• Fertilizers, spreaders, and weed sprayers
• Athletic field line striping equipment
• Hydraulic lift
• Chain hoist
• Welder
• Drill press
• Saws
• Electrical, plumbing, and carpentry tools
• Battery charger
• Welding unit
• Other maintenance tools as required

Additional Working Conditions

• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue
• Occasional operation of a vehicle in inclement weather conditions, i.e., must be prepared to come to school on all scheduled work days, including calamity days
• Occasional evening/weekend work/early morning
• Occasional repetitive hand motion, e.g., use of hand tools
• Frequent requirement to work near moving mechanical parts, e.g., drill press, circular saw, table saw, hand tools
• Occasional requirement to work in high places
• Occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles, toxic, dangerous, or caustic chemicals, e.g., chlorine, asbestos, welding dust
• Occasional exposure to loud noises, e.g., power tools
• Frequent requirement to lift and carry various items up to a maximum of 60 lbs.
• Occasional requirement to push and pull up to a maximum of 60 lbs.
• Frequently move around the workspace and travel throughout the school building
• Frequently move and position oneself as necessary to access and operate equipment

Employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout his/her employment with the District.

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties assigned by the incumbent's supervisor and/or appointing authority.

The Upper Arlington City School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation and transgender identity, disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.