Maintenance Worker at Santa Rita Union School District

Application Deadline

11/16/2026 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted
11/6/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
23.73 - 30.29 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
Range 33/$23.73 - $27.47
Length of Work Year
12 months, 8 hours a day
Employment Type
Full Time

About the Employer

The Santa Rita Union School District (SRUSD), located in the heart of the Salinas Valley of Monterey County, and is comprised of approximately 3600 students from Pre-School through Eighth Grade. We are located in the heart of "Steinbeck Country" a region best known for its exceptional air quality and mild central coast climate and the hometown of Nobel Prize winning recipient, John Steinbeck. Made up of four elementary schools, and two middle schools and a state preschool, all located within a five mile radius of each other, our district is characterized by rich cultural and linguistic diversity and a ‘home town’ feel evidenced by a warm, welcoming and caring community. The Santa Rita Union School District develops the minds and hearts of its students, inspiring our community to be the place where we all learn and grow.

Job Summary

Job Summary

General carpentry, in the upkeep and repair of District buildings. Construction work in maintaining or rebuilding sidewalks, playground areas, fence and gates. Maintenance of locks, doors and windows. Upkeep of heating lighting, plumbing, timing and air conditioning systems and various associated control devices. Operation of various manual, mechanical, electrical and others tools and equipment.

Job Description / Essential Elements:    Print   
CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL Maintenance Worker JD 8124 Job Description: Maintains facilities and equipment of the District in a state of repair, or operating condition, that meets or exceeds established standards of safety and efficiency to effectively support the educational program of the District. Reports To: The Maintenance Supervisor Supervises: None Essential Functions of the Position: 1. General carpentry, in the upkeep and repair of District buildings. 2. Construction work in maintaining or rebuilding sidewalks, playground areas, steps, fences and gates. 3. Maintenance of locks, doors and windows. 4. Upkeep of heating, lighting, plumbing, timing and air conditioning systems and various associated control devices. 5. Operation of various manual, mechanical, electrical and other tools and equipment. Typical Duties and Responsibilities: The following tasks are essential for this position. Incumbents in this classification may not perform all of these tasks, or may perform similar related tasks not listed here. 1. Removes, replaces broken glass in windows, doors, sliding doors, display cases, skylights; caulks, points and seals, cuts glass to fit. 2. Inspects, installs, maintains, repairs plumbing systems, fixtures and equipment – such as toilets, sprinkler systems, drinking fountains, dishwashers, boilers, drains and septic systems. 3. Uses welding equipment, gas or acetylene, for repair of railings, supports, equipment, machinery and vehicles. 4. Replaces, rewires switches, circuits, lights, alarm and bell systems. 5. Installs new equipment, with necessary electrical work, plumbing, gas connections; builds or remodels cabinets for installation. 6. Sets and adjusts clock systems. 7. Maintains tools in proper condition for safe, efficient use at any time by all members of the maintenance staff. 8. Uses either rough or finish carpentry methods to build shelves, cabinets, closets, stairs and bulletin boards. 9. Uses rough or finish masonry construction methods for repair or construction of sidewalks or retainers. 10. Inspects, maintains and repairs all doors and associated hardware: locks, lock combinations, keys, trip locks, panic bars, hinges, frames and jambs. 11. Inspects, maintains and repairs flooring: concrete slab, wood, vinyl, linoleum, vinyl tile and ceramic tile. 12. Inspects, maintains and repairs gas ranges and heaters, gas-fired boilers and water heaters. 13. Uses paint, varnish, shellac, stain and other decorative and protective coatings on interior and exterior surfaces; applies to walls, roofs, floors, fences, furniture, cabinets, equipment, playground and parking areas, railings and fences. 14. Performs other related duties as required. Education and Training: Any combination equivalent to training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be: high school diploma and two years journeyman experience in building/construction trades. Minimum Knowledge, Skill and Ability: Knowledge of: • At least one trade at the journeyman level. • Other trades at the general level. • Common trade tools and equipment. Skill and Ability to: • Perform heavy labor. • Understand and follow directions, oral and written. • Use and operation of various tools, equipment and vehicles. • Be trained and obtain certificate to drive school bus. • Work cooperatively with others. • Perform all trades at a general level. • Perform at least one trade at a journey level. • Work from drawings and blueprints. • Work independently, without direct supervision. License and Certificates: Possession of a valid California driver’s license, with bus driver certification. Pass the California Highway Patrol examination for bus drivers. Have a safe driving record. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: • Require vision (which may be corrected) to read small print. • Require the mobility to stand, stoop, reach and bend. Require mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects. • Require the ability to stand for long periods. • Require the ability to walk long distances. • Perform work which involves the frequent lifting, pushing and/or pulling of objects which may approximate 50 pounds and may occasionally weigh up to 100 pounds. • May be required to work in inclement weather without effective protection from sun, cold and rain. • May be required to work with harsh and toxic substances. • May be required to wear protective apparel including goggles, face protectors, aprons, shoes and oxygen breathing apparatus. • May be required to work within enclosed spaces or at heights above ground level. • May be required to work around loud noise. • May be required to work around moving mechanical parts. May be required to work around electrical current. • Is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. • Mental acuity to perform the essential functions of this position. Approved by Board: 4-18-85 Revised: January 21, 1999

Requirements / Qualifications

Completed Application Resume

High School Diploma

Requirements / Qualifications

Completed Application Resume

High School Diploma

Comments and Other Information

Require vision (which may be corrected) to read small print. Require the mobility to stand, stoop, reach and bend. Require mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects. Require the ability to stand for long periods. Require the ability to walk long distances. Perform work which involves the frequent lifting, pushing and/or pulling of objects which may weigh approximately 50 pounds and may occasionally weigh up to 100 pounds. May be required to work in inclement weather without effective protection from sun, cold and rain.May be required to work with harsh and toxic substances. May be required to wear protective apparel including goggles, face protection, aprons, shoes and oxygen breathing apparatus. May be required to work within enclosed spaces or at heights above ground level. May be required to work around loud noise. May be required to work around moving mechanical parts. May be required to work around electrical current. Mental acuity to perform the essential functions of this position. Perform one year of experience in maintenance work.

Comments and Other Information


Require vision (which may be corrected) to read small print. Require the mobility to stand, stoop, reach and bend. Require mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects. Require the ability to stand for long periods. Require the ability to walk long distances. Perform work which involves the frequent lifting, pushing and/or pulling of objects which may weigh approximately 50 pounds and may occasionally weigh up to 100 pounds. May be required to work in inclement weather without effective protection from sun, cold and rain.May be required to work with harsh and toxic substances. May be required to wear protective apparel including goggles, face protection, aprons, shoes and oxygen breathing apparatus. May be required to work within enclosed spaces or at heights above ground level. May be required to work around loud noise. May be required to work around moving mechanical parts. May be required to work around electrical current. Mental acuity to perform the essential functions of this position. Perform one year of experience in maintenance work.