General Maintenance Technician

Notice of Support Staff Posting Position: General Maintenance Technician Posting # 4118 West Ottawa Public Schools Posting Dates: September 12, 2026 Until Filled Reports To: Facilities Director Beginning: Immediately Hours: 40 hours per week Monday - Friday Full Time / Full Year Job Responsibilities Conduct inspections to identify maintenance needs and safety hazards Respond promptly to maintenance request / work orders and emergency repairs Maintain cleanliness and upkeep of facilities Operate and maintain maintenance tools and equipment safely Comply with all safety regulations and district policies Perform routine building maintenancerepairs throughout school buildings and facilities, including basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, doors, furniture, equipment, and general building upkeep. Assists with building operations and events Helps ensure a safe, functional, and well-maintained environment for students and staff. Other Information Previous experience in general maintenance preferred Ability to work in various weather conditions (indoor and outdoor work environment) Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Ability to work independently and as part of a team Valid driver's license required Physical Requirements And Working Conditions Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles. Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken work; those activities where detailed or import spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound. Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is subject to environmental conditions. The worker should provide consistent and reliable in person attendance. #J-18808-Ljbffr