Lead General Maintenance

Lead General Maintenance: Architect of Infrastructure Resilience

Location: FFSD Operations & Maintenance Hub District-Wide

Status: 12-Month Operation (261 Days) Support Staff Non-Exempt (FLSA)

The Opportunity: The Backbone of our Buildings

In Ferguson-Florissant, we believe that a high-quality education requires a high-functioning environment. We are seeking a versatile, skilled, and high-energy Lead General Maintenance professional to join our "New Chapter." You aren’t just a "repair person"—you are a trades leader, a problem-solver, and a project coordinator. You will lead the team that keeps our mechanical systems running, our structures sound, and our learning spaces safe.

If you have mastered the trades and have the leadership drive to coordinate complex repairs across multiple sites, your next chapter starts here.

Role Summary

As the Lead General Maintenance professional, you perform advanced maintenance duties and general repairs while coordinating the daily operations of assigned maintenance staff. Reporting to the Director of Operations/Maintenance, you provide hands-on leadership in preventive maintenance, carpentry, plumbing, electrical support, and HVAC assistance. You are the frontline responder for urgent repairs and the steady hand ensuring our preventive maintenance schedules stay on track.

Why You’ll Succeed (Qualifications)

• The Multidisciplinary Expert: You bring at least three (3) years of experience in building maintenance, construction trades, or facilities management, with prior lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Educationally Prepared: High school diploma or GED required.
• Master of Trades: You have hands-on experience in multiple maintenance trades—including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, and HVAC support.
• Safety & Code Expert: You have a solid understanding of building systems, safety codes, and OSHA requirements.
• Licensed & Ready: You must possess and maintain a valid Missouri Driver’s License (Class E or higher preferred) and have the ability to operate district vehicles and heavy maintenance equipment.
• Physical Resilience: You are capable of navigating school buildings from rooftops to crawl spaces, frequently lifting up to 50 lbs and occasionally up to 100 lbs with assistance.

Your Impact (Key Duties)

• Trades Leadership: Lead and perform advanced repairs and project work across the district, ensuring high-quality craftsmanship and code compliance.
• Operational Coordination: Assist the Director in organizing daily work assignments for maintenance staff, ensuring work orders are prioritized and completed efficiently.
• Preventive Excellence: Oversee and perform scheduled preventive maintenance on district equipment and facilities to prevent costly downtime.
• Emergency Response: Act as a primary responder for urgent maintenance needs, troubleshooting issues quickly to minimize disruptions to student learning.
• Project Stewardship: Assist in coordinating small-to-medium facility projects, from estimating material needs to overseeing final completion.
• Collaborative Support: Partner with school principals and staff to address facility needs, providing clear communication and professional service.

Your Leadership Partners

• Primary Support: Director of Operations/Maintenance
• Collaborative Team: Grounds Maintenance, Custodial Leaders, and Building Administrators

The Logistics of Your Success

• Classification: Support Staff 12-Month Work Calendar (261 Days).
• Work Year: Full-time (8 hours daily) with the flexibility to work evening or weekend hours for special projects or emergencies.
• Salary: Compensated according to the District Maintenance Salary Schedule.
• Benefits: Full-time Eligibility (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, & PEERS Retirement).

Full Job Description

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The FFSD Advantage: Total Rewards & Support

We don't just hire maintenance leads; we invest in the engineers of our students' safety.

• Stability & High Impact: Year-round employment in a critical leadership role that directly affects the daily experience of every student.
• Health & Heart: 100% district-paid medical, dental, and vision plans, plus access to our Ferg-Flor Care district health clinic.
• Time to Recharge & Recover: Enjoy 12 designated sick days annually, plus accrued paid vacation time and district holidays.
• Future Security: Participation in the PEERS retirement system and district-provided Life Insurance.

About Our Department

The Ferguson-Florissant Operations Department is dedicated to the "New Chapter" of instructional support. We know that a well-maintained building is a silent teacher of excellence. We take pride in our craft because our 10,000 scholars deserve facilities that inspire them to reach their full potential.

Hiring Timeline

• Application Deadline: May 7, 2026

Ready to lead the team that keeps our district moving? Join our operations team today!

Salary : $19 - $24