Maintenance Worker​/Plumber: Staunton Schools

Maintenance Worker/Plumber:
Staunton City Schools

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Salary: $26.00 to $30.00/hr (effective 7-1-2026) DOE/DOQ plus excellent benefits.

Position Type: Full Time

Job : 5752580

Final date to receive applications: Jun 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 02, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Location: Maintenance (division maintenance department and schools throughout the division)

Job Categories: Support Staff >
Maintenance

The Maintenance Worker/Plumber performs multi‑craft work to maintain and repair physical structures of school buildings. While plumbing is the focus, the position may specialize in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, or HVAC. This essential personnel requires employees to report to their job site during emergency situations such as snow or inclement weather unless otherwise indicated by the Director of Operations.

The Maintenance Worker performs multi‑craft work to maintain and repair physical structures of school buildings, with a primary focus on plumbing, while possibly specializing in other journeyman areas.

• Installs, repairs, and maintains machinery, plumbing, physical structure, electrical wiring, and fixtures in accordance with blueprints, manuals, building codes, and safety regulations, using hand tools and carpenter's, electrician's, and plumber's tools.
• Inspects machinery and mechanical equipment for defects.
• Installs, repairs, and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and other plumbing equipment, and opens clogged drains.
• Repairs or replaces electrical wiring and fixtures.
• Constructs and repairs partitions and other wooden structures using saws, braces, bits, and appropriate materials and tools.
• Paints walls, floors, woodwork, and fixtures using appropriate materials and tools.
• Replaces and repairs brick and plaster walls.
• Operates gas‑ or arc‑welding equipment to join metal parts used for equipment fabrication.
• Monitors, regulates, and inspects HVAC equipment as directed; helps prepare boilers and other equipment for annual inspections, maintenance activities, and/or shutdown.
• Performs preventive maintenance on fleet vehicles (cars, trucks, tractors, mowers, trailers, generators, vans) and other equipment such as chainsaws, weed eaters, and blowers.
• Performs welding and cutting.
• Performs routine grounds‑keeping activities such as mowing grass, trimming trees/shrubs, etc.
• Maintains playground areas and equipment as directed.
• Assists with snow removal operations as directed.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance activities such as lubricating moving parts, replacing filters, cleaning equipment, adjusting/replacing belts, changing oil, and preparing items for storage.
• Adheres to proper cleaning methods, storage, and proper care of equipment and supplies.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Reports all accidents and/or potential hazards to the Supervisor of Maintenance immediately or as soon as reasonably possible.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area.
• Observes and promotes safe work practices and procedures at all times.
• Uses and wears safety and/or protective equipment as appropriate.
• Attends in‑service training to develop and improve knowledge and skills of a proficient mechanic.
• Complies with and supports school and division regulations and policies.
• Models non‑discriminatory practices in all activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor of Maintenance in accordance with school/division policies and practices.

Must be able to follow oral and written directions. Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with co‑workers, supervisors, administrators, and school‑community members. Must be skilled in the performance of one or more trades.

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of high school preferred; experience in the field of maintenance required. Strong plumbing background preferred.

Candidate must possess good moral character. Candidate must possess a valid Virginia…