Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt


Reports to: Director of Maintenance


Dept./School: Maintenance Date Revised: 11/06/2025

Primary Purpose:


Perform general maintenance and repair of building structures and their mechanical, electrical, and sanitary systems throughout district. Assist with maintenance of grounds.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:


Clear and valid Texas driver's license

Special Knowledge/Skills:


Ability to follow verbal and written instructions


Knowledge of basic construction and routine maintenance and repair procedures


Ability to communicate effectively (verbally)


Ability to operate hand and power tools


Ability to work independently

Experience:


Previous experience in general building maintenance

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Maintenance and Repair

1. Assist skilled workers with repair and maintenance of district facilities, including repairing woodwork; replacing electrical switches, fixtures, and motors; painting, repairing, and replacing plumbing fixtures and drainage systems; and replacing broken glass.
2. Inspect building exterior and interior, playground equipment, and grounds; perform maintenance and minor repairs.
3. Detect and report needed major repairs on building structures and their systems, including lockers, furniture, and equipment.
4. Complete repairs as directed on work orders or by maintenance foreman. Ability to repair kitchen equipment and HVAC a plus.
5. Assist with mowing and detailing of district grounds if needed.
6. Move, install, assemble, and repair all school furniture and playground equipment as needed.
7. Help with water line repairs, which includes digging below ground.

1. Climbing onto rooftop to make needed repairs.
2. Assemble, install, maintain and pressure test all pipes, fittings and fixtures of heating, water, drainage, sprinkler, and gas systems according to specifications and plumbing codes.
3. Install and repair pipes, fittings, valves, fixtures, and plumbing system equipment, including sinks, commodes, and water heaters.

Safety

1. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing. Operate equipment and use tools according to established safety procedures.
2. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
3. Maintain tools and equipment and perform preventive maintenance as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:


None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Tools/Equipment Used: Small hand tools, power tools, and measuring tools; light truck or van
• Posture: Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion: Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders/scaffolding, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent driving
• Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis
• Environment: Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and materials, noise, vibration, and electrical hazards; work around machinery with moving parts; may work alone; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours; frequent districtwide travel
• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

*Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminating employment practice. The district Title IX Coordinator is Mr. Scott Martindale, Superintendent, 6735 Ted Trout Dr., Lufkin, TX 75904 ph: View phone number on click.appcast.io.