Utility Worker - Plumbing - Maintenance

Maintenance

Mesa (AZ)

On-site

USD 35,000 - 39,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Retirement matching

Health insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Mesa Public Schools is seeking a Maintenance helper to perform maintenance, repairs and installations on equipment not requiring journeyman skills across district facilities. The role involves travel between sites, shift flexibility, and adherence to safety protocols.

The position offers full-time hours, a base hourly rate of $17.12, vacation, sick leave and retirement benefits through the Arizona State Retirement System, with opportunities for annual performance pay and potential overtime as

Qualifications

Basic communication skills (verbal and written).
Ability to coordinate workload and work with supervision.
Commitment to safety and following procedures.

Responsibilities

Travel within the district assisting journeymen with tasks.
Perform maintenance, repairs and installations on equipment not requiring journeyman skills.
Rotate between operations shops as directed.
Ensure regular and on-time attendance.
Assist with related duties to support the maintenance unit.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Adaptability

Overtime willingness

Education

High School or equivalent

Job description

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

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

Performance Pay:

Available annually

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

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
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.

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Job Details

Job ID: 5938235
Application Deadline: Nov 22, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 23, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)