Maintenance Helper

Maintenance Helper

Delta Schoolcraft Intermediate School District Escanaba Area Public Schools - Escanaba, Michigan (Open in Google Maps)

Job : 5550341

Final date to receive applications: Mar 31, 2026 3:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Feb 23, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

ESCANABA AREA BOARD OF EDUCATION

705A

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Maintenance Helper

Reports To: Director of Operations

Employment Status: Twelve Month

General Description:

The Maintenance Helper will perform maintenance and custodial duties which relate to the school plant, school building, facilities, equipment, and grounds operation. This is an entry level maintenance position.

• High School diploma or equivalent
• High moral character and good attendance record
• Ability to demonstrate general knowledge regarding maintenance (Test to be administered)
• Good physical health - Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs and not be afraid of heights or tunnels
• Candidate must possess or obtain within 6 months certifications to drive a school bus including but not limited to: CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) with air‑brake, P and S endorsements, CDL physical, and Driver Safety Education

• Works individually or with maintenance personnel to repair and maintain all physical equipment, buildings, facilities, and grounds
• Recommend the purchase of necessary parts for maintenance or repairs to the maintenance staff and/or Director of Operations
• As state, city, and township codes permit, perform maintenance or repair work in the areas of plumbing, heating, electrical, painting, and carpentry
• Pass any required certification testing such as Drinking Water Operations/Testing and IPM (Integrated Pest Management)
• Conducts periodical inspections of the buildings, grounds, and playgrounds to determine areas of needed repair; reports any problems to the maintenance staff and/or the Director of Operations
• Performs summer and winter grounds work including but not limited to lawn mowing, weed trimming, raking, shoveling, ice‑removal, snow plowing, and general exterior building and grounds cleaning; possess the ability and skills to safely operate this equipment such as, snow plow pick‑up truck equipped with a clutch and manual transmission
• Provides custodial support; cleans at the athletic field during football season to include, but not limited to, bathrooms, locker rooms, and stands
• Must be able to work flexible hours as directed; snow plowing may include weekends, early mornings, and nights; custodial hours may include afternoons and working football games
• Pack, move, and arrange furniture, supplies and parts as required throughout the district; heavy lifting may be required
• Help unload trucks and receive, check, and store parts, tools, and supplies
• Maintain a clean, neat, and safe work area; clean and maintains all shop equipment, tools, and work areas
• Will be required to fill in as a substitute school bus driver when needed and as directed by the Director of Operations or Operations Coordinator.
• Follows and assists in the promotion of good safety practices and procedures; reports injuries to the Director of Operations
• Assists in the upkeep of good records for all maintenance, service and repairs completed throughout the district
• Complete paperwork as required by the Director of Operations or other District administration
• Cooperates with other personnel and staff
• Maintains a neat and professional appearance

• Serves as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent, human beings
• Helps instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned by the Director of Operations, Principal, Assistant Principal, Superintendent of School and/or any designee

• Occasional exposure of blood, bodily fluids, and tissue
• Occasional interaction among unruly children
• Operation of a vehicle under inclement weather conditions

• May be required to drive his/her personal vehicle and provide his/her own transportation within the district, as well as to…