Maintenance Specialist

Location: Telluride

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Maintenance General

Date Posted:
11/1/2025

Location:
District wide

Date Available:
Immediate

Closing Date:
open until filled
Maintenance

Position Function:
Under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, performs general maintenance in school buildings and grounds; maintains equipment in functional condition; and provides assistance to students, teachers, visitors and others as necessary.

Performs related duties and general maintenance work as required.
If bus driving is combined with position, Bus Driver will drive a morning and/or afternoon student route and needs to be available for field trips and sports activities trips. If this position is combined with a Bus Driving Route, a Commercial Driver's License would be required and the position would have a higher rate of pay. Training would be provided if this is desired.

Essential Functions:

• Checks and secures building at beginning and end of shift for the purpose of ensuring the safety of the building.
• Replaces light bulbs.
• Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms, and functional rooms.
• Clears snow from entrances and walks, and spreads sand and ice melting chemicals.
• Performs grounds-keeping duties, clears debris and maintains grounds.
• Receives deliveries and assists in unloading trucks and storing supplies.
• Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms and other areas of the building.
• Performs light maintenance from light electrical to light plumbing and carpentry as needed.
• Performs light custodial duties when needed.

Additional Duties:

• Performs general repair work, particularly during school vacations.
• Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment
Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including snow blowers, shovels, power mower and hand tools.

Safety Requirements
Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties.
Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks.
Must comply with school district's chemical hygiene program and follow MSDS sheets.

Travel Requirements
Occasional travel between schools, or between schools and central office, may be required.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal and others.
• Ability to understand English.
• Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
• Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.
• Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.

Qualifications Profile:

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.
  Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• High School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position.
• Previous experience in building and maintenance desirable.
• [State] Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.
• Willingness to drive a school bus would be desireable.