Utility Worker - Maintenance

Mesa-Public-Schools---A; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

Holidays

ASRS retirement

Health insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Mesa Public Schools is seeking a Utility Worker - Maintenance in Mesa, AZ to perform maintenance, repairs and installations on equipment not requiring journeyman skills. Immediate start with a full-time schedule (40 hours per week).

Applicants should have a High School education or equivalent, a valid Arizona driver’s license, and maintenance experience. Benefits include retirement, health and life insurance, paid leave, and annual performance pay.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent required.
• Valid Arizona driver's license required.
• Experience in maintenance field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Travel throughout the district assisting journeymen with assigned tasks.
• Perform maintenance, repairs and installations on equipment not requiring journeyman skills.
• Rotate between operations shops according to Director of Maintenance.
• Regular and on-time attendance required.
• Perform other related duties to ensure efficient operation of the work unit.
• Assist with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area and Mesa Public Schools.

Skills

Safety knowledge

Communication

Troubleshooting

Work ethic

Teamwork

Education

High School education or equivalent

Valid Arizona driver's license

Experience in maintenance

Job description

Utility Worker - Maintenance

Mesa USD 4 Maintenance - Mesa, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Application Deadline: Oct 25, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

• Forbes names Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years.
• East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.

Employment Type

Full-time (40 hours per week)

Base Hourly

$17.12

Class/Calendar

A12,12 months

Benefits

• Vacation, sick leave, holidays,retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance

Performance Pay

Available annually

New Hire Experience

1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to aten-year maximum

New Hire Education

1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Job Summary

To perform maintenance, repairs and installations on all types of equipment not requiring the skills of a journeyman.

Prior to employment or during the first 3 months of new hire probationary period, drug and alcohol testing shall be required of all new contract employees who work in Maintenance. Any applicants having a confirmed positive test shall not be eligible for employment.

Key Responsibilities

• Travel throughout the district assisting journeymen with their assigned tasks
• Perform maintenance, repairs and installations on all types of equipment, individually or with others, not requiring the skills of a journeyman
• Rotate between operations shops according to Director of Maintenance
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Required Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent
• Valid Arizona driver's license
• Experience in the maintenance field

Skills & Competencies

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
• General knowledge of electrical, plumbing and fabrications and broad knowledge of sheet metal and welding helpful
• Ability to coordinate workload using established priorities; to work alone and unsupervised
• Working knowledge of tools, materials, methods and safe working practices
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) and to establish and to maintain effective and cooperative working relationships
• Ability to work overtime and to change schedules with minimal notice; willingness to work non-regular hours (weekends, night shift, swing shift, holidays)
• Ability to work at heights on a ladder

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Indoor and outdoor settings across school campuses, including classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, maintenance rooms, and athletic fields
• Exposure to various weather conditions while working outdoors
• Potential exposure to cleaning chemicals, dust, mold, and other environmental elements.
• Noisy environments due to equipment or student activity
• May involve working in confined or elevated spaces (e.g., crawl spaces, rooftops, ladders)
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing 50 pounds or more

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required