Maintenance Worker

Maintenance Worker

Labette USD

Transportation and Maintenance Office - Altamont, Kansas

This job is also posted in Labette USD

Job Details

Job ID:5217496

Application Deadline:Aug 01, 2025 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted:Jun 1, 2025

Starting Date:Immediately

Job Description

Purpose: The Maintenance Worker maintains school buildings and grounds in top condition to ensure full and productive use of district facilities. To accomplish these tasks the Building and Grounds Maintenance Worker must work closely with the staff and administration of USD 506.

Responsible to: Director of Maintenance

Payment Rate: As established by the Board of Education

Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent

Experience in various maintenance areas.

Ability to work independently without supervision.

Ability to understand chemical labels.

Valid commercial driver's license (CDL), or the ability to obtain a CDL.

Must be able to successfully pass pre-employment physical, drug and alcohol tests, and background check.

Desire to continue career improvement.

Essential Functions:

Maintain school buildings and grounds in optimum condition to ensure full and productive use of district facilities.

Ensure that all activities conform to district guidelines.

Communicate effectively with members of the school district and community.

React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.

Appropriately operate all equipment and machinery as necessary.

Support the value of an education.

Observe district policies at all times.

Support the philosophy and mission of USD 506

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:

Requires prolonged sitting or standing.

Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.

Requires stooping, kneeling, crawling, bending, turning, and reaching.

Requires climbing and balancing.

Must work indoors and outdoors year-round.

Must work in noisy and crowded environments.

Must work in and around dust, fumes, and odors.

General Responsibilities:

Assist in maintaining school buildings and grounds in optimum condition.

Assist in promoting the safety, health, and comfort of students and employees in school buildings and grounds.

Maintenance and repair projects to be completed in a professional manner and to be of a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency.

Perform maintenance, repair, and installation in connection with:

Electrical, plumbing, HVAC systems, carpentry, and boilers

Exterior and interior of buildings

School grounds

Transport equipment and materials within and between school buildings as requested.

Work overtime when emergencies arise in order to prevent disruption of the schools.

Maintain all equipment properly.

Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques.

Observe district policies at all times.

Adhere to all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne pathogens Exposure Control Plan.

Other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Foreman or Supervisor of Facility Maintenance.

Application Process:

Applications are available online at The completed application packet should include a completed application, letter of interest, resume, and reference letter(s).

Closing Date: Until filled

Contact: Brent Barragar

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It is the policy of Labette County Unified School District No. 506 to follow employment practices, which consider only qualifications of the applicant for a position, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, ancestry, or national origin.

Position Type:Full-Time

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