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Maintenance - Semi-Skilled

Oakland Schools

Livonia, MI • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 20 hours ago

Job description

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Maintenance General
Date Posted:
6/8/2025
Location:
Clarenceville School District
Date Available:
ASAP
Closing Date:
Until Filled
District:
Clarenceville School District
CLARENCEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB POSTING
POSITION: Maintenance - Semi-Skilled LOCATION: Clarenceville School District
SCHEDULE: 2025-2026 School Year SALARY: Per the Support Personnel Agreement
$20.75-$23.17 - 40 hours per week
POSTING DATE: June 2025 DEADLINE: Until Filled
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Possess general knowledge in general school building maintenance (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, doors and door locks,)
  • Demonstrate aptitude and competence in making general maintenance repairs
  • Possess positive communication skills and ability to handle technical reading and specifications
  • Possess good work attitude
  • Ability to work in a team and independently
  • Be on call for emergency repairs and snow removal
  • Ability to climb ladders and work on flat roof tops
  • Valid driver's license
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
  • Serve as a customer service representative for the district in dealing with school building repairs
  • Demonstrate a sense of pride in handling work duties assigned
  • Maintain equipment and tools in a clean, safe and inventoried condition
  • Demonstrate a neat and clean appearance
  • Assume responsibility for recommending supplies, equipment and tools to complete assigned tasks
  • Estimates cost of repair projects
  • Assumes responsibility for safe conditions of district equipment
  • Supports other Maintenance staff in completing repairs and projects
  • Performs any "other" duty as assigned

Method of Application: Apply online at https://www.oakland.k12.mi.us/careers. Internal candidates, please send your letter of interest to building administration.
Clarenceville Schools is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer http://www.clarencevilleschools.org
The Board will enforce its prohibition against discriminatory harassment based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, or genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes") that are protected by Federal or State civil rights laws (hereinafter referred to as "unlawful harassment"). The Board encourages those within the School District community as well as third parties, who feel aggrieved to seek assistance to rectify such problems in a manner consistent with School District policies. The Board will investigate all allegations of harassment and in those cases where unlawful harassment is substantiated, the Board will take immediate steps to end the harassment, prevent its recurrence, and remedy its effects. Individuals who are found to have engaged in unlawful harassment will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action.
The Board will take action to ensure that applicants are employed and promoted without regard to their race, religion, color, handicap, sex, national origin, age, height, weight, or marital status.
The Superintendent has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies. The Superintendent's office is located at 20210 Middlebelt Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152.
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Oakland Schools is a regional service agency that offers support services to school personnel that are best delivered regionally and provide cost, size and quality advantages to those we serve. Oakland Schools is an autonomous, tax-supported public school district governed by Michigan General School Laws and is one of 56 intermediate school districts (ISDs) established in Michigan in 1962.

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501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Waterford, MI, US

Year founded

1962

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