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General Building Maintenance

Part-time

Tipton Community School District

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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Tipton, IA
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Tipton Community School District is hiring a General Building Maintenance. The General Building Maintenance role at Tipton Community School District supports the upkeep of school buildings and grounds by performing light construction, installation, repair, and preventive maintenance across multiple trades, emphasizing safety, quality, and responsiveness to work orders.

Key focus areas include Construct, install, and repair cabinets, doors, windows, screens, shades/blinds, furniture, seating, and laminate components not available commercially., Install door hardware such as closers, hinges, stops, and handles; perform minor glazing., and Tape and finish drywall; patch, sand, prime, and prep walls/surfaces to a smooth, finished stage..

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or GED, Experience In Buildings & Grounds, and Background In One Or More Trades. Important skills include Carpentry, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Flooring, and Painting. Preferred (not required): Operate Light Grounds Equipment, Light Construction, Installation, and Repair.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CarpentryHVACPlumbingElectricalFlooringPaintingOperate Hand/Power ToolsOperate Light Grounds EquipmentReliabilityAttention to DetailCommitment to SafetyLight ConstructionInstallationRepairPreventive MaintenanceSafetyQualityResponsiveness to Work OrdersFinishesInstall Door HardwareMinor GlazingTape and Finish DrywallPatchingSandingPrimingMinor PaintingSurface WorkLay TileLay LinoleumLay LaminatesLay EpoxiesInstall CountertopsMinor PlumbingMinor ElectricalMinor HVAC RepairsBoiler Maintenance SupportHVAC Maintenance SupportGrounds CareMowingString TrimmingLandscapingSnow RemovalMaintain Safe Work EnvironmentWork Order CompletionGeneral Property MaintenanceOperate Hand ToolsOperate Power ToolsOperate VehiclesOperate TrailersOperate Light-Duty Grounds EquipmentFollow District Policies and Procedures

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDExperience in Buildings & GroundsBackground in General CarpentryBackground in HVACBackground in PlumbingBackground in ElectricalBackground in FlooringBackground in PaintingAbility to Safely Operate Hand/Power ToolsAbility to Safely Operate Light Grounds Equipment

Full job description

General Building Maintenance JobID: 315

  • Position Type:

Maintenance/Custodial/ Maintenance General

  • Date Posted:

12/30/2025

  • Location:

Maintenance

Support 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: [email protected]

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