Utility Worker - Plumbing - Maintenance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Retirement matched

Health insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Mesa Public Schools is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform repairs, installations and routine maintenance across district facilities. The role supports journeymen, rotates through shop locations, and requires reliable attendance.

A high school diploma and a valid Arizona driver’s license are required, with additional preference for maintenance experience. New hires may earn annual performance pay and educational boosts based on tenure and education.

Qualifications

• Maintenance experience preferred and required to operate across district facilities.
• Must be able to perform tasks not requiring journeyman-level skills.
• Commitment to safety, teamwork, and reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Travel within the district to assist journeymen with assigned tasks.
• Perform maintenance, repairs and installations on equipment not requiring journeyman skills.
• Rotate between operations shops as directed by the Director of Maintenance.
• Maintain regular attendance and support other duties as assigned.

Skills

MPS Portrait of a Graduate

MPS Promise

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Fabrication knowledge

Sheet metal

Welding

Tools & safety

Communication

Flexible schedule

Height safety

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

AZ driver's license

Tools

Basic hand tools

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 a ten-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:

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.