Elementary School Plant Manager

Arizona

Date Posted : 10-05-2026

Number of Openings : 1

Employment Type : Full Time

About the Employer

Job Summary

Provide students and staff a clean, safe, healthy, and properly maintained environment in which to learn and develop. Reports to: Principal FLSA Status: Non-exempt Supervises: No Department: Maintenance & Facilities fte: 1.0 Work Calendar: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide skilled general maintenance and maintenance oversight of assigned facilities, grounds, warehousing, and/or equipment.
• Open and closes buildings and secures campuses on time, including checking for safety and cleaning walkways.
• Maintain complete HVAC system, including water treatment, filter replacement, preventative maintenance, and EMS (Energy Management System) control.
• Maintain outside walkways, playground equipment, and landscaping.
• Keep adequate supplies in classrooms, restrooms, and keeps restrooms clean and maintained.
• Arrange equipment and grounds for activities as needed.
• Check custodial calendar for activities, plans accordingly, and meets with principal once a week.
• Perform maintenance on electrical, plumbing, carpentry, hardware, HVAC, EMS, landscaping, and record keeping.
• Demonstrate necessary supervisory and training skills.
• Schedule maintenance and outside contractor operations as not to interfere with instructional time.
• Perform and maintain records of preventative maintenance.
• Maintain all records, logs, requisitions filed, and up-to-date; including but not limited to: roof inspections, fire inspections, health playground inspections, equipment maintenance, inventory, SFB PM's (School Facility Board Preventative Maintenance), and absence reports.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities and Assistant Director.
• Notify Director, Assistant Director, School Office Staff of any unsafe or hazardous conditions.
• Maintain and control inventory.
• Available when called for emergencies or additional assignments.
• Establish and maintains good rapport with students, employees, community members, and vendors.
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.

Education

High school diploma or GED required.

Minimum Experience

Minimum of two (2) years' experience in maintenance, and custodial work required.

Licensing

Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC).

Knowledge of

Techniques and methods for organizing, prioritizing, and monitoring work. Standard practices, methods, and materials of assigned work. Standard system functions and methods of assigned work. Project management principles and practices. Business math concepts. Filing and record-keeping principles. Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices. Uses and properties of supplies and equipment. Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations (based on assignment). Customer service principles. Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment. Modern office technology.

Skills in

Effective time management and problem-solving skills. Organizing tasks, meeting deadlines, and prioritizing competing demands. Comprehending reference books and manuals. Performing inspections and monitoring safety conditions and quality of service level. Performing preventative maintenance tasks and documents appropriately. Assessing and evaluating maintenance and repair activities. Providing attention to detail in assignments. Business math computations. Organizing and maintaining records and files. Maintaining and updating data and documentation. Operating assigned tools and equipment. Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations, and standards. Providing customer service. Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications. Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public, and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

ADA and Other Requirements

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Heavy Work

Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in both the field and in an indoor office environment with moderate exposure to hazardous physical conditions (such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibration, etc.); moderate exposure to atmospheric conditions (such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, etc.); moderate exposure to hazardous materials (such as chemicals, blood and other body fluids); and moderate exposure to extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, movement restrictions, and intense noise.

Compliance

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position, and additional duties may be assigned. The Dysart Unified School District is an equal employment opportunity employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Dysart Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Dysart Unified School District is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or age. The Dysart Unified School District is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Dysart Unified School District Human Resources department at [insert contact information].

EEO Statement

The Dysart Unified School District is committed to maintaining a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that all qualified applicants should have equal access to employment opportunities. The Dysart Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its hiring practices, employment policies, and benefits. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or age.

Disclaimer

The information contained in this job description is subject to change and may not reflect the actual requirements of the position. The Dysart Unified School District reserves the right to modify or cancel this job posting at any time without notice.

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