Maintenance Specialist District Operations

Maintenance I Specialist – 8 hours/day – District Operations

Hood River County SD 013 – District Maintenance Department – Hood River, Oregon. Open in Google Maps.

Job : 5699053

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 07, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

This job posting will remain open until filled. This is a regular position, budgeted to work 8 hours/day, year-round and will begin immediately.

Current District Regular Employees should sign into Talent Ed as an internal applicant and submit their letter of interest in Talent Ed/Applicant Tracking. Outline your qualifications.

External Applicants (including substitutes and district coaches):

• Complete an electronic Talent Ed/Applicant Tracking application.
• Letter of interest addressed to Todd Rainwater, Operations and Facilities Director.
• Include two letters of reference, either personal or professional, or the names and contact numbers for three work references.

With supervision, the Maintenance I Specialist performs a variety of semi‑skilled duties in the maintenance, construction, and repair of the District’s facilities. This work is done to maintain facilities in safe operating condition, maintain a preventive maintenance program, and resolve immediate operational and/or safety concerns. The position requires working independently and cooperatively as a team, with minimal disruption to student learning.

• Safely perform a variety of basic maintenance tasks that require inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, fabricating, installing, servicing and maintaining building facilities and equipment.
• Build items (e.g., counters, temporary partitions, cabinets, shelves, walls, fences, ditches, wood structures, metal objects) to modify or adapt facilities.
• Inspect system components (e.g., parts, equipment, buildings, sidewalks, fences, roads) to identify potential repairs and support preventive maintenance.
• Prepare documentation to provide written support or convey information.
• Assist with system component repairs to keep facilities safe, comfortable, and operating.
• Respond to emergency situations (facility damage, playground equipment damage, roof leaks) to resolve immediate safety concerns.
• Perform or assist in scheduled preventive maintenance of roofs, motors, exit/emergency lights, basketball hoops, generators, batteries, smoke detectors, and service vehicles.
• Perform some carpentry duties including new construction, remodeling, fabrication, and replacement of doors, walls, signs, desks, counters, shelves, and tables.
• Perform interior and exterior painting, including pressure washing, chemical paint removal, sandblasting, sanding, brush painting, roller painting, and power spray painting.
• Assist with window glazing and screen repairs.
• Assist with interior masonry duties, including installation of ceramic tile, grout, and patch repairs.
• Assist with new installation and repair of floor coverings (VCT, carpet tiles, cove base).
• Assist with minor plumbing repairs and maintenance (restroom commode, sink fixtures, drinking fountains, snaking drain lines).
• Refinish and repair furniture, tables, and chairs.
• Follow specific operations and maintenance guidelines for site‑specific equipment.
• Deliver materials, equipment, and supplies to District facilities.
• Move furniture, equipment and materials within and between facilities.
• Operate hand and power tools.
• Operate vehicles, including cube vans, vans with lift gates, and small dump truck.
• Operate mowers and snow removal equipment.
• Safely work from ladders, scaffolding, and riggings.
• Requisition material supplies, equipment, and assistance.
• Keep tools and equipment in good operating condition.
• Prepare daily reports on work completed and materials used.
• Utilize the electronic work order system.
• Attend work regularly in a clean uniform and arrive on time for assignments.
• Occasionally perform work beyond a standard 40‑hour week when required.
• Other related duties may be assigned as needed.

• Assist other personnel as required to support the completion of their work activities.
• Attend staff meetings and…