Maintenance Worker, Building Maintenance, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic

MAINTENANCE WORKER

Douglas Unified School District Maintenance Dept.

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This job is also posted in Douglas Unified School District

Job : 5571826

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 05, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

SUMMARY: Performs routine and emergency repairs to district equipment and facilities. General areas of craftsmanship include, but are not limited to, carpentry and construction, masonry, electrical, plumbing, and/or vehicle maintenance.

• Performs a variety of semi-skilled maintenance related activities; assists with assuring facilities are maintained in safe operation conditions.
• Picks up, moves, transports, delivers, assembles and arrange various furniture, materials and equipment
• Reports to department supervisor any repairs needed or equipment replacement required
• Constructs and repairs wood structures, maintains walls and patches holes as needed, applies paint to buildings and facilities as needed
• Assist journeyman level craft persons with maintenance repairs, equipment installation and remodeling projects related to various phases of carpentry, electrical, mechanical, and/or painting
• Repairs wood and chain link fences
• Repairs and replaces playground equipment
• Replaces light bulbs, fluorescent tubes and ballasts
• Paints walls and benches
• Unclogs, repairs and replaces restricted plumbing fixtures
• Operates and maintains a variety of tools and equipment including saws, drills and a variety of hand and power tools; cleans and cares for tools and equipment used on the job
• May drive a vehicle in the course of completing assignments
• Performs a variety of jobs that constitute physical labor
• Assists with custodial, warehouse and mailroom activities when assigned, as needed
• Properly uses maintenance equipment and chemicals; reads labels on chemicals and M.S.D.S. (Material Safety Data Sheets) to ensure safe use, storage and handling of all maintenance related chemicals
• Demonstrates responsibility for the safety of others, and in the use of materials and equipment; follows safe work procedures; ensures proper safety precautions, regulations, and industrial hygiene practices are observed

• Knowledge of carpentry/construction, electrical, plumbing and/or building maintenance
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to follow directions ad adhere to timelines
• Ability to operate power tools, hand tools, test meters and other related equipment
• Ability to perform manual tasks requiring moderate physical strength
• Knowledge of modern methods, materials, and equipment used in maintenance and custodial work
• Ability to recognize potential safety problems and to take steps to prevent hazards
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations
• Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents and community members
• Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws, district procedures and Board policies
• Ability to handle confrontation and conflict without an emotional response

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Minimum of three years of training and experience in carpentry/construction, electrical, plumbing or building maintenance
  • Any equivalent combination of training, education and experience that meets minimum requirements

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $16.30 Per Hour