Maintenance Worker​/Plumber: Staunton Schools

Job Description

STAUNTON CITY SCHOOLS

Maintenance Worker/Plumber

Staunton City Schools’ Maintenance Department is seeking a Maintenance Worker/Plumber to join its team in July 2026.

The Maintenance Worker/Plumber performs multi‑craft work to maintain and repair physical structures of school buildings. While the focus on this position is plumbing, this position may also specialize in one of the journeyman’s areas: carpentry, plumbing, electrical or HVAC. This position is designated as "Essential Personnel", which requires that employees report to their job site during emergency situations, such as snow, inclement weather, or other emergency situations, unless otherwise indicated by the Director of Operations.

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

$26.00 to $30.00/hr (effective 7-1-2026) DOE/DOQ (+) excellent benefits. Position is open until filled.

Staunton City Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is fully committed to the principles and practices of equal employment.

Job Title: Maintenance Worker/Plumber

Location: Maintenance

Immediate Supervisor: Director of Operations/Coordinator of Maintenance

Grade/Rank: 2412

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt

The Maintenance Worker performs multi‑craft work to maintain and repair physical structures of school buildings. While the focus on this position is plumbing, this position may specialize in one of the journeyman’s areas: carpentry, plumbing, electrical or HVAC. This position is designated as "Essential Personnel", which requires that employees report to their job site during emergency situations, such as snow, inclement weather, or other emergency situations, unless otherwise indicated by the Director of Operations.

• Installs, repairs, and maintains machinery, plumbing, physical structure, and electrical wiring and fixtures of school buildings in accordance with blue‑prints, 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, using appropriate tools.
• 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, using appropriate materials and tools.
• Operates gas‑ or arc‑welding equipment to join metal parts used to pair or fabricate equipment.
• 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 to fleet vehicles (cars, trucks, tractors, mowers, trailers, generators, vans) and other equipment as needed including chainsaws, weed eaters, blowers, etc.
• Performs welding and cutting.
• Performs routine grounds‑keeping activities (e.g., mows grass, trims trees/shrubs, etc.).
• Maintains playground areas and equipment as directed.
• Assists with snow removal operations as directed.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance activities (e.g., lubricates moving parts, replaces filters, cleans equipment, adjusts/replaces belts, changes oil, prepares items for storage, etc.).
• 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.
• Compl…