Maintenance Specialist

Chester County School District MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT
- Chester, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

Chester County School District MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT
- Chester, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

Job : 5552738

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Feb 24, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

JOB DESCRIPTION

MAINTENANCE WORKER-GENERAL

Purpose Statement

The job of Maintenance Worker-General was established for the purpose/s of maintaining facilities for students, staff and public in safe operating condition; maintaining a preventive maintenance program; assisting skilled maintenance workers in performing unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance to resolve immediate operational and/or safety concerns.

This job reports to Director of Maintenance

Functions

• Installs system component parts, classroom and office equipment and facility components for the purpose of maintaining facilities in a safe, comfortable and operating condition.
• Maintains tools and equipment for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items in safe operating condition.
• Repairs a variety of systems and/or components requiring knowledge of maintenance trades for the purpose of ensuring that items are available and in safe working condition.
• Requests equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining inventory and ensuring availability of required items.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
• Transports various items (e.g. tools, equipment, supplies, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at job site.

Essential Functions

• Inspects facilities, systems and their components for the purpose of ensuring safety and identifying necessary repairs and providing an ongoing program of preventive maintenance.

Other Functions

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of contributing to the efficiency and efficiency and effectiveness of the work unit.

Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include operating equipment used in semi-skilled trades, power and hand tools, etc.; adhering to safety practices; and handling hazardous materials.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percent, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include variety of maintenance trades; and safety practices and procedures.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; collate data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with specific, job-related data;

and utilize a variety of types of job-related equipment. Some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include adapting to changing work priorities; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities;

working as part of the team; and working with interruptions.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include:

working under direct supervision using standardized routines; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization’s services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent climbing and balancing; significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 5% sitting, 50% walking, and 45% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience Job related experience is required.

Education High School diploma or equivalent experience preferred.

Equivalency None Specified

Required Testing None Specified

Certificates & Licenses None Specified

Continuing Educ. / Training None Specified

Clearances Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance TB

FLSA Status Not Evaluated

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