Maintenance Worker - Skilled

Location: Benson Unified School District Maintenance Department

Reports To: Maintenance Director

Start Date: Immediately

Closing Date: November 6, 2026

Terms and Benefits: 12 month position, 8 hours/day; medical, dental, vision, life benefits; 403(b); 12 sick days and 12 vacation days; preschool/child care discounts; mandatory participation in Arizona State Retirement System.

Summary:  To assist in the planning and implementation of maintenance, construction, and renovation activities necessary to maintain the buildings and grounds in excellent repair and condition.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance work and operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair and maintenance of facilities.

• Perform preventative maintenance and routine repair of plumbing systems, including replacing fixtures, fixing water lines, unclogging toilets, and snaking drains.
• Perform preventative maintenance and routine repair of heaters and air conditioning units, including replacing belts, motors, relays, thermostats, pumps, fuses, transformers, filters and fans.
• Replace electrical outlets, light fixtures, ballasts, install time clocks for lights and check photo cells on lights.
• Frame walls to specifications to accept windows, doors, etc. and bear weight.
• Hang new drywall, tape, and drywall compound.
• Perform minor repairs to shelves and furniture, and build simple fixtures.
• Assemble new chairs, desks, tables, etc.
• Mix and apply paints or other surface coatings to buildings, equipment and furniture.
• Move equipment, office furniture, tables, chairs, etc.
• Respond to complaints from school personnel regarding plumbing problems, damage to buildings and grounds, and other facility problems.
• Perform troubleshooting and maintenance on infrastructure and equipment as directed.
• Insure the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use.
• Performs routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to the Director of Maintenance.
• Operates power tools, tractor and other maintenance/repair equipment.
• Perform required labor involved in renovation, repair and construction projects.
• Ensures all codes are implemented in the completion of maintenance and repairs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree, (GED); or equivalent working knowledge and vocational, technical, HVAC or apprenticeship training.
• Minimum of five (5) years of diversified work experience as a maintenance technician with demonstrated maintenance or related skills.
• Must possess considerable knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in maintenance, construction and repair activities.
• Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.
• Must possess an ability to push, pull, or lift weights of up to 75 pounds.
• Must possess an ability to climb ladders and work in tight spaces, i.e., trenches, attics, equipment rooms, etc.

Clearances:

• Criminal Background Clearance
• Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Benson Unified School District does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its educational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, creed, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or genetic information. The District also provides equal access to its facilities to the Boys Scouts and other designated youth groups, as required by the Boys Scouts of America Equal Access Act. Inquiries or complaints concerning Title VI, VII, IX, Section 504, and Americans with Disabilities Act may be referred to the BUSD Title IX and Section 504 Compliance Officer: Jomel Jansson, 360 S. Patagonia St., Benson, AZ 85602; jjansson@bensonusd.org; (520) 720-6731.

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