Maintenance Worker

Salt Lake City School District•Salt Lake, UT

About The Position

The Maintenance Worker maintains district facilities in safe operating order, supports a preventative maintenance program, documents work, resolves immediate operational and safety concerns, and completes assignments safely, properly, and on time. The position assists skilled tradespeople with projects and repairs, transports and maintains tools and supplies, responds to emergencies, and prepares standard work documentation. It works under limited supervision and has no supervisory responsibilities. This is a 1.0 FTE position with a 242-day work calendar and a 40-hour workweek. It is a non-exempt contract position with benefits eligibility. The starting wage is $50,168 annually. The anticipated start date is December 10, 2026, and one vacancy is available. The position is based with the Salt Lake City School District; no specific workplace type is stated.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver's license and evidence of insurability.
At least one year of related experience, such as Maintenance Worker or Trades Helper.
Selected candidates must be fingerprinted and successfully pass a criminal background check.
Ability to speak, read, write, analyze, understand, and follow written and verbal communication in English, including grammar and punctuation.
As needed, ability to roll, push, pull, bend, reach, stoop, crawl, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of related experience, such as Maintenance Worker or Trades Helper.

Responsibilities

Assist journeymen with trades such as welding, fabrication, and painting so projects are completed on time.
Fabricate specialty items from metals, wood, and plastic under the direction of a skilled tradesperson.
Perform major repairs on items, systems, and components to keep them available and in safe working order.
Transport tools, supplies, and equipment to job sites so required items are available to journeymen.
Maintain tools and supplies, including proper inventory and availability of needed items.
Respond to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns.
Prepare standard documentation such as work orders and purchase requisitions.
Research topics such as new developments and code updates to remain current in the field.
Collaborate with own and other work units to support an effective team environment.
Communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups, maintain confidentiality, and build positive working relationships.
Follow department and federal safety practices and procedures.
Work under limited supervision, manage and prioritize time, accurately process detailed information, and meet deadlines.
Fill in for journeymen when needed.
Adapt to changing work priorities and frequent interruptions.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Understand and follow written and verbal English communication, including speaking, reading, writing, analyzing, and listening.
Perform other related duties as assigned.