2026-22027 Utility Maintenance Worker - Full-Time (8.0 hpd.) - 261 days per year - Facilities Maintenance Department

About the Position

Springfield Public Schools seeks outstanding candidates for the position of Utility Maintenance Worker. This is an entry level position aimed at persons wanting to gain skills and grow with the Springfield School District. The successful candidate will provide maintenance and repair work on District buildings and facilities, to ensure the upkeep and safety of District property for students, staff, and community members. There may also be the opportunity to acquire certifications or education in this position.

Salary and Benefits 

The hourly range is $20.54 - $27.03 depending on education/experience plus a generous benefit plan.

The individual in this position works Monday-Friday from 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Essential Functions 

Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or  all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned. 

• Assists with building maintenance and repairs including, but not limited to carpentry,  painting, roofing, concrete finishing, hardware, glazing, floor and wall covering, sheet  metal work, locksmith, and cabinetry. May also assist in plumbing, low voltage electrical,  HVAC, computer-based building management system, equipment maintenance, fabrication, groundskeeping, snow and ice removal, and site security.  
• Assists in preparing surrounding area by covering with cloth or plastic to prevent messes.
• Moving furniture, equipment, and other hardware as necessary to reach the entire surface of the project.
• Assists in cleaning up supplies and replacing fixtures when the project is complete.
• Prepares work sites and carries equipment and supplies. 
• Maintains and accounts for tools and equipment at work sites. 
• Completes appropriate logs, forms and paperwork as needed. 
• Assists in cleaning job sites at the end of the work day ensuring a safe environment for  stakeholders. 
• Keeps walk ways, parking areas and entrances clean and clear of debris. 
• Operates vehicles, hand and power tools and other equipment at job sites and performs  routine maintenance on tools. 
• Maintains indoor and outdoor lighting.
• Works with accuracy and attention to detail and meets deadlines. 
• Assists or substitutes for other maintenance personnel, as necessary. 
• Other related duties may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications 

Education/Experience 

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) Certificates, Licenses, Registration & Other Requirements 
• Must hold a valid Oregon Driver’s License. 
• Ability to complete SafeSchools training/certifications 
• Ability to obtain a valid First Aid/CPR card. 

Desired Qualifications 

•  Completion of trade school or equivalent, with special training in one or more trades  related to building maintenance or equivalent combination of education and experience  preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (May be acquired through education, training, and/or experience.)

Knowledge of: District policies and procedures; hand tools associated with maintenance of  motors, painting, and carpentry; plastering and papering techniques; associated use of maintenance  and paint chemicals their storage and safe usage; methods and techniques of surface preparation  and paint application; building maintenance and repair work, including methods, materials, and  equipment used in skilled maintenance repair work; safety and first aid practices and procedures.

Skills to: read and understand instructions as well as directions for the proper mixture, use, and  disposal/storage of cleaners, solvents, chemicals; orient and operate, tools, equipment, and  machinery. 

Ability to: understand and apply District and school policies and procedures; erect and  disassemble scaffolding; maintain appropriate work attire; maintain regular and acceptable  attendance and punctuality, as set forth in Board policy; greet stakeholders; provide information  pertaining to area and/or District/School policies; establish and maintain cooperative working  relationships with those contacted during the course of work and from diverse backgrounds;  interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff, parents, and community members and resolves conflict in a professional manner; maintain records; communicate effectively both orally  and in writing; utilize appropriate grammar and spelling when corresponding, make mathematical  calculations accurately; follow oral and written instructions; accurately research various  information and prepare related reports.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk long distances, stand, sit, use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee may occasionally climb stairs or ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus and peripheral vision.

Other Notes

This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job.  This job posting is not a contract of employment or a promise of guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment.  The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, gender or sexual orientation in admission or access to the treatment of employment in its programs and activities as required by state and federal law.  If you have any complaints, please contact Human Resources at (541) 726-3203.

It is our policy to provide qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with applicable law.  Applicants wishing to claim veterans' preference must provide the following military documents verifying their eligibility:

Veterans: A copy of the applicant's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215), which shows character of service upon discharge OR a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs indicating the applicant receives a non-service connected pension.

Disabled Veterans: A copy of the applicant's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215), which shows character of service upon discharge AND a copy of the applicant’s veteran's disability preference letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (unless the information is included on the DD Form 214 or 215).

For veterans’ preference to apply, the required military documents must be submitted at the time of application submission.

Salary : $21 - $27