What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Worker III/Skilled position at THREE RIVERS/JOSEPHINE COUNTY SD?
Date Posted: 5/29/2026 internal 6/3/2026 external
Location: Three Rivers SD - Maintenance Department
Hours per Day: 8 hours
Days per Week: 5 days
Days per Year: 260 days
Closing Date and Time: Open Until Filled
Compensation: $25.80 - $32.69 - New hires will be placed at Step 1 through 9 dependent on prior contracted educational experience. Employees in qualifying positions will receive a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision and will receive contributions to their PERS retirement accounts. Salary schedules, work calendars, job descriptions and benefits can be found on our Website under the Human Resources Department. If you have questions prior to application please contact threerivershr@threerivers.k12.or.us or call Human Resources at 541-862-3111.
BILINGUAL AND BILITERATE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other related duties may be assigned.
Job Summary:
Performs skilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance, construction and repair of buildings, equipment and grounds throughout the District.
- Follows and maintains knowledge of all applicable District policy(ies) and procedures.
- Maintains boilers, HVAC, pumps, steam lines, steam traps, thermostats, circulation pumps, water pumps, compressors and plumbing ensuring safe and effective operation District wide.
- Knowledge of applicable codes for electrical and plumbing.
- Repairs kitchen/cafeteria equipment including installation, electrical circuits, switches, sinks etc.
- Scrapes, sands, fills, or in other manners prepares surfaces for painting or repainting.
- Applies finishes to various surfaces such as wood, metal, glass, plaster, stucco, wall board, brick and cement.
- Cleans brushes, tools and other equipment.
- Makes repairs and adjustments to plumbing equipment and apparatus in school plants, such as replacing broken pipe, cleaning plugged drains, flushing sewer lines and replacing faucets, washers and gaskets.
- Cleans drains, gutters and roofs.
- Performs routine maintenance on equipment and determines when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
- Estimates the scope of each work assignment and secures necessary tools and materials to complete the assignment.
- Performs minor repairs and adjustments to building fixtures and equipment.
- Repairs doors, walls, ceilings, latches, locks, bleachers, lockers and fences.
- Performs plumbing, carpentry, and painting as necessary or requested to maintain building effectively.
- May have to respond after hours in event of an emergency.
- Performs safety inspections and writes reports.
- Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff, administrators and parents and resolves conflict in a professional manner.
- Communicates clearly with coworkers and other staff.
- Maintains appropriate certifications and training hours as required.
- Dress professionally for the position.
- Attends work daily as assigned and is punctual.
- Adheres to daily schedule.
Requirements:
Apply online and submit - Resume, Letter of Interest, Letters of Recommendation
High School Diploma or GED required
Person filling this position will have to be fingerprinted
Pre-employment drug screening will be required
CONTACT:
Three Rivers School District
Human Resources Dept.
PO Box 160
Murphy, OR 97533
541-862-3111 x5249
Three Rivers School District is an equal opportunity employer and educator. Three Rivers School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, disability, or age in any educational programs, activities or employment. Three Rivers School District will provide reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process upon request and in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Persons having questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact the Human Resources Office at the Three Rivers District Office at 541-862-3111.
Title IX Coordinator: Casey Alderson, 541-862-3111, 8550 New Hope Rd.