Utilityperson

Utility person 1

Position Type:

Maintenance/Utility person I

Date Posted:

5/28/2026

Location:

District Wide

Closing Date:

06/04/2026

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Utility Person I

Facilities Management

This is a temporary position for 67 days | Monday - Friday |

Starting Wage: $20.81

Join the Duluth Public Schools team, where we work to inspire every student to achieve their potential and prepare students to lead productive, fulfilling lives.

Summary:

Duluth Public Schools is seeking an idividual to provide semi-skilled labor in the maintenance of building structures and grounds. To install furnishings and athletic field equipment. To transport equipment as needed for maintenance and athletic activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Requires a minimum of a high school diploma or GED

* Two years of relevant experience in buildings and grounds maintenance

* Or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of the work.

Certification/Licensing Requirements:

* Valid Driver's License.

Knowledge and Skills Requirements:

* Basic construction methods.

* Materials, equipment and tools used in the maintenance and repair of buildings and grounds.

* Terminology pertinent to facilities maintenance.

* Operation and maintenance of facilities maintenance equipment (e.g., mowers, tractors, brush cutters, chain saws, paint sprayers, irrigation systems).

* Lawn and turf care methods and chemicals.

* OSHA safety rules and safe working practices.

* Landscaping maintenance.

* Operation of hand and power tools and equipment.

* Interpreting plans, sketches and drawings.

* Operation of light construction equipment.

* Proper loading and unloading of supplies, vendors and contractors

* Oral communication.

In addition to rewarding career opportunities, Duluth Public Schools offers an excellent benefit package to employees who are hired into positions scheduled to work 24 hours/week or more. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

Medical/Prescription Drug Plan with Health Reimbursement Arrangement

* Single Coverage District pays 100% of premium (FREE) + contributes $2,612.50 into HRA annually

* Family Coverage District pays 75% of premium (25% employee contribution) + contributes $5,225.00 into HRA annually

Dental Plan

* Single Coverage District pays 100% of Basic premium (FREE)

* Family Coverage District pays 25% of Premium

Life Insurance

* District provides minimum of $50,000 of life insurance at no cost, employee may purchase supplemental life insurance

Long Term Disability

* District-provided at no cost to employee

Flexible Spending Accounts

* Employees may elect to contribute on a pre-tax basis to Health Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts

Retirement

* The District contributes 7.25% of your total salary in the Public Employees Retirement Association) pension plan.

* Employees may also elect to participate in Tax-Shelter Annuity options.

Time Off

* Each bargaining unit contract defines time off provisions such as holidays, sick/personal leave, vacation, etc.

Contact Information:

If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at  or email noncerthr