School Maintenance

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Nawa Professional Services is seeking a dependable, hands-on General Maintenance Technician to join our team supporting school facilities in the Burton area. This position is responsible for general maintenance, repairs, groundskeeping, and facility support to help keep our schools safe, functional, and well maintained.

Schedule:

• 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM Monday - Friday
• On-call responsibilities required
• (Alternate summer schedule: Four 10-hour days, Monday–Thursday)

Starting Pay: $18/hour

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine maintenance, repairs, and preventative maintenance throughout assigned school facilities
• Troubleshoot maintenance issues and determine appropriate repairs or corrective actions
• Replace light bulbs and perform ballast repairs as needed
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment
• Operate zero-turn mowers and string trimmers (weed whips)
• Perform routine grounds maintenance and maintain exterior areas of assigned facilities
• Perform snow and ice removal, including shoveling and operating snowplows and related equipment
• Move furniture, equipment, and materials as needed
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Complete work orders, maintenance documentation, checklists, and other required records
• Communicate maintenance concerns and completed work to supervisors and appropriate facility personnel
• Follow all company safety procedures, OSHA requirements, and equipment operating instructions
• Perform other maintenance and facility-related tasks as assigned

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• At least 1 year of general maintenance or related experience preferred
• Experience operating zero-turn mowers and string trimmers (weed whips)
• Experience with light bulb replacement and ballast repairs
• Experience with snow removal and snowplow operation
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Clean driving record, current vehicle registration, and personal auto insurance
• Ability to pass required background checks, including criminal history and driving record checks, and drug screening
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, mowers, snowplows, and other maintenance equipment
• Ability to provide and maintain basic personal power tools needed for the position, including a drill, impact gun, bits, and measuring tape
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks such as standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions

Benefits of joining our team:

• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Opportunities for advancement / promotion
• Merit-based pay increases
• $300 Referral bonuses for qualified candidates
• Paid training
• Medical benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for health insurance on the first of the month after 60 days worked when working an average of 30+ hours per week

About Nawa Professional Services

At Nawa, clean is more than a service—it’s a standard. Our name comes from Nawajewen, the Pottawatomi word for “ripples in the river,” reflecting our belief that taking pride in our work creates positive impact for our clients, communities, and team.

Nawa will not discriminate against any employee or candidate because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. We participate in E-Verify.