Maintenance Generalist

Salary: $21.16 - $25.26 Hourly
Location : Scheffey-Facilities, PA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Office Of Facilities
Division: HR Generalist 2 ES
Opening Date: 01/09/2026
Closing Date: 1/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Description

JOB GOAL:
To maintain the School District of Lancaster premises, equipment and furnishings in a safe, secure and efficient manner to support a smooth and seamless educational system
Essential and Marginal Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Operate and maintain building structures, equipment, furnishings, and grounds as required. Work will involve but is not limited to maintenance and repair of structural components such as drywall, plaster, painting, doors and windows, cabinets; mechanical components such as troubleshooting and repair of HVAC systems and controls, replacing fan motors, pumps, compressors, heat pumps and controls, performing seasonal maintenance; plumbing and sanitary systems repair such as faucets, traps, drain lines, pumps, snaking drain lines, etc;

electrical repairs such as replacing breakers, switches, outlets, lighting; installation of new electrical devices and equipment.

Maintains and operates vehicles, grounds and maintenance equipment.

Picks up and delivers parts and supplies required to perform jobs to School District of Lancaster buildings as needed.

Perform regular inspections of building systems and equipment to ensure safe, secure, efficient and dependable operation.

Maintain good working relationships with building engineers, inspectors, contractors and the Facilities Management Department on the operation, maintenance, inspection and repair of building systems and system components.

Maintain an organized environment within assigned buildings.

Obtain, organize, and enter pertinent work order information.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

Estimate cost of repair projects in terms of labor, materials and overhead.

Provides support to department leadership during new construction or renovation projects.

Perform duties of other Facilities Staff as requested by supervisor.

Perform removal of snow and ice.

Perform minor grounds keeping functions.

Log District keys in an accurate and timely fashion.

Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Must be willing to engage in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or GED required.

Valid PA Driver's License and good driving record required.

Minimum of 2 years of facility maintenance or multi-trades experience and/or a certificate from a trade school required.

Ability to work as an individual and as a team member.

Appropriate certifications required by local, state and federal agencies as required by the School District of Lancaster.

Experience in general safety and fire prevention required.

Ability to implement an effective system of preventative maintenance.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Ability to demonstrate a high degree of customer service skills and professionalism.

Basic computer knowledge is required.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.

Ability to support a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Other qualifications to the above that the Board may find acceptable and appropriate.

Supplemental Information

REPORTS TO:

Maintenance Manager

SUPERVISES:
Not applicable

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Full Year, Essential Personnel

EVALUATION:
For new employees, evaluations will be done according to the current collective bargaining agreement. For transferring employees, evaluations will be done at 30 days. All regular employees will be evaluated at least yearly.

The School District of Lancaster provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex/gender, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, and compensation. The data you provide on this form will be kept confidential and used solely for analytical and reporting requirement purposes.
The School District of Lancaster offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees which may include health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, personal time, and sick leave.

Part-time employees are eligible for benefits based on hours worked.