Maintenance Technician

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team at Wickenburg Unified School District. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining school buildings, grounds, and systems to provide an excellent environment for school operations and to provide a clean, safe environment for students, staff, and visitors.

• Perform routine maintenance tasks on school buildings, grounds, and systems, including electrical, plumbing, cooling/heating, carpentry, and other specialized equipment and materials.
• Diagnose and repair operations problems and provide appropriate remedies.
• Housekeeping of the area assigned and the immediate grounds, sidewalks, and entryways.
• Closes and locks all windows and doors in assigned area.
• Maintains accurate job records and keeps them up to date.
• Assists administration with athletic and activity events as assigned.
• Operates vehicles in accordance with Arizona Highway Traffic Division regulations as well as Wickenburg Unified School District policies and rules.
• Performs all work associated with the maintenance of grounds, including mowing lawns, trimming/pruning trees and hedges, watering trees, shrubs, lawns, and playing fields as developed in the district-wide grounds maintenance schedule.
• Removes leaves and other debris from sidewalks to create a safe walking area.
• Plants grass, trees, and shrubs as determined by department lead.
• Maintains all high-pressure irrigation systems and pumps.
• Provides maintenance tasks on fences as needed.
• Ensures the facility is secure by closing and locking all doors and gates when appropriate.
• Complies with all rules, regulations, and policies of the Governing Board.

• Maintains valid Arizona Driver's License.
• Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance and background check or maintain a current Fingerprint Clearance Card.

• Experience and/or training in repair, maintenance, re-building, and construction of buildings and operating systems for buildings.
• Previous experience in an educational setting preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Successful experience in grounds, maintenance, and gardening.