Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Maintenance General
Date Posted:
12/30/2025
Location:
MaintenanceSupport the upkeep of school buildings and grounds by performing light construction, installation,
repair, and preventive maintenance. Work includes interior and exterior tasks across multiple
trades with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and responsiveness to work orders.
Key Responsibilities
Carpentry & Finishes
/ Construct, install, and repair cabinets, doors, windows, screens, shades/blinds, furniture, seating,
and laminate components not available commercially.
/ Install door hardware (closers, hinges, stops, handles); perform minor glazing.
/ Tape and finish drywall; patch, sand, prime, and prep walls/surfaces to a smooth, finished stage.
/ Perform minor painting and touch-ups.
Flooring & Surface Work
/ Lay tile, linoleum, laminates, epoxies, and other floor/surface coverings.
/ Patch/repair or replace damaged flooring; fabricate forms, cut materials, and adhere coverings to
varied shapes/surfaces.
/ Install countertops and other surface coverings.
Mechanical & Building Systems (support/minor repairs)
/ Perform minor plumbing, minor electrical, and minor HVAC repairs.
/ Provide support for boiler and HVAC maintenance as directed.
/ Perform some appliance repair.
Grounds & Exterior
/ Perform grounds care, mowing, and string trimming; assist with landscaping and cleanup of school
grounds.
/ Assist with snow removal and emergency after-hours work as needed.
Operations, Safety & Compliance
/ Maintain a safe work environment and participate in required safety trainings.
/ Help safeguard school property and prevent premature deterioration of buildings, grounds, and
equipment.
/ Complete work-order requests and general property maintenance in a timely manner.
/ Use and maintain typical hand/power tools, vehicles/trailers, light-duty grounds equipment, and
common construction/repair tools.
/ Follow all district policies and procedures.
Work Conditions
/ Interior and exterior work in varying weather conditions.
/ Tasks may require working on ladders, scaffolding, and lifts.
Qualifications
/ High school diploma or GED preferred.
/ Experience in buildings & grounds preferred.
/ Background in one or more trades: general carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, flooring, painting,
or related.
/ Ability to safely operate hand/power tools and light grounds equipment.
/ Reliability, attention to detail, and commitment to safety.
Schedule
/ Part-time (approximately 20-24 hours/week) with scheduling flexibility.
How to Apply
Submit a brief resume or work history and a list of relevant skills/experience.
Email: chris.sorgenfrey@tipton.k12.ia.us