General Maintenance Specialist

• Position Type:
  Maintenance / Custodial / Security/Specialist
  
• Date Posted:
  10/23/2026
  
• Location:
  Buildings and Operations Department

Classified General Maintenance Specialist

Cartwright School District's motto is " We are Cartwright. We are growing together!

JOB GOAL
Incumbents are responsible for performing journey level trades maintenance activities. Incumbents serve as a lead to Maintenance Technicians on assigned projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.), and two years of journey level trades experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job
• Valid Arizona Driver's License
• Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Card
• Certification in assigned trades area is preferred

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as a project lead to Maintenance Technicians, including prioritizing and assigning work.
• Repairs and/or regulates District buildings, fixtures, systems, facilities, and/or grounds by making journey level repairs or installations depending on area of assignment/expertise; responds to emergency calls for assistance; responds to customer complaints or safety concerns.
• Installs, makes, and/or modifies a variety of materials, fixtures, and/or equipment.
• Inspects facilities, systems, and/or fixtures and ensures periodic servicing.
• Prepares paperwork related to daily assignments.
• Maintains and cleans systems and equipment.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Knowledge of procedures and methods related to area of assignment.
• Knowledge of tools, equipment, and materials relevant to area of assignment.
• Knowledge of safety procedures.
• Knowledge of inventory principles.
• Knowledge of recordkeeping principles.
• Knowledge of safe work practices.
• Using applicable tools and equipment related to area of assignment.
• Performing journey level trades maintenance activities.
• Prioritizing and assigning work.
• Reading blueprints, schematic drawings, and/or construction drawings.
• Troubleshooting systems related to area of assignment.
• Preparing and maintaining a variety of maintenance records.
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
• Employees may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, intense noises, and travel.
• Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

REPORTS TO: Department Administrator
LOCATION: Buildings and Operations
SUPERVISES: NA
CALENDAR: 12-Month; Benefitted
POSITION FTE: Position Hours: 8 per day
JOB CATEGORY: Classified
BEGINNING SALARY: ESP Salary Schedule Column D; starts at $21.08
BENEFITS: As approved by the Governing Board
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Until filled