Utility Crew

Fort Smith Public Schools•Fort Smith, AR

About The Position

Position Title: Utility Crew FLSA: Non Exempt Reports To: Utility Foreman and Supervisor of Maintenance Beginning: January 2026 Terms of Employment: A full contract for this position is 240 days, with benefits as specified in employee contract. Contract will be prorated based on actual start date. DISTRICT VALUES We will always put student needs first. We believe relationships matter. We expect accountability. We operate with transparency. We prioritize student and staff safety. QUALIFICATIONS High School diploma or GED. Valid Driver’s License. Commercial / light industrial preferred. Arkansas Pesticide Applicator License from the Arkansas State Plant board preferred. Custodial experience preferred. Lawn care experience preferred. Ability to lift 50 pounds to shoulder height occasionally. Ability to push/pull a minimum of 20 pounds frequently. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Repair playground equipment and school furniture. Perform substitute custodial duties as requested by supervisor. Must be able to use hand tools and power tools to landscape school yards (i.e., lawn mower, weed trimmer, chainsaw) and other equipment and duties as required. Maintain equipment. Adhering to safety protocols and regulations to ensure a safe working environment for oneself and others. This includes using personal protective equipment (PPE), following proper procedures for handling hazardous materials, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Be available for occasional non-work-day emergencies. Maintains prompt and regular attendance Must be willing to work overtime or after hours whenever needed. Ability to maintain emotional control under stress. Must be able to work independently, sometimes with minimal supervision. Attend meetings as scheduled by supervisors and district administration. Maintain a professional relationship with students, faculty,administration, and community patrons. Ability to perform physical labor in hot and cold outdoor environments. Ability to climb up and down ladders of various heights. Other duties as assigned by administration. These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS Ability to endure prolonged standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, occasional reaching above the head or the shoulders, bending, squatting. See Maintenance Staff Salary Schedule For our salary schedule, click this link to visit our district website. If seeing this posting on a job site, please apply here https://fortsmithschools.schoolspring.com/ if interested.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED.
Valid Driver’s License.
Ability to lift 50 pounds to shoulder height occasionally.
Ability to push/pull a minimum of 20 pounds frequently.
Must be able to use hand tools and power tools to landscape school yards (i.e., lawn mower, weed trimmer, chainsaw) and other equipment and duties as required.
Adhering to safety protocols and regulations to ensure a safe working environment for oneself and others. This includes using personal protective equipment (PPE), following proper procedures for handling hazardous materials, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
Maintains prompt and regular attendance
Must be willing to work overtime or after hours whenever needed.
Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
Must be able to work independently, sometimes with minimal supervision.
Attend meetings as scheduled by supervisors and district administration.
Maintain a professional relationship with students, faculty,administration, and community patrons.
Ability to perform physical labor in hot and cold outdoor environments.
Ability to climb up and down ladders of various heights.

Nice To Haves

Commercial / light industrial preferred.
Arkansas Pesticide Applicator License from the Arkansas State Plant board preferred.
Custodial experience preferred.
Lawn care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Repair playground equipment and school furniture.
Perform substitute custodial duties as requested by supervisor.
Use hand tools and power tools to landscape school yards (i.e., lawn mower, weed trimmer, chainsaw) and other equipment and duties as required.
Maintain equipment.
Adhering to safety protocols and regulations to ensure a safe working environment for oneself and others.
Be available for occasional non-work-day emergencies.
Maintains prompt and regular attendance
Must be willing to work overtime or after hours whenever needed.
Attend meetings as scheduled by supervisors and district administration.
Maintain a professional relationship with students, faculty,administration, and community patrons.
Other duties as assigned by administration.