Lead Maintenance Technician

Lead Maintenance Technician at Escalon Unified

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Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted

8/13/2026

Contact

Cindy Wright

209-838-3591 1003

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Pay Range

$29.46 - $36.50 Per Hour

Add l Salary Info

Level 75 - Classified Salary Schedule

Length of Work Year

12 month

Employment Type

Full Time

About the Employer

Escalon Unified School District spans approximately 161 square miles and is located in southern San Joaquin County along the northern back of the Stanislaus River. The district was formed in 1967 from the unification of seven elementary districts and one secondary district. EUSD values our supportive community as well as productive collaboration amongst our professional staff, which promotes effective teaching and improved student learning. With 3005 students and over 500 staff members, our eight school sites engage our student learners in a variety of ways, including Dual Language Immersion, K-12 Home School, Career Technical Education programs such as Agriculture, Computer Programming, and First Responders, Advanced Placement, K-12 music, and much more. Escalon Unified School District strategically recruits, hires, develops, and retains the highest quality staff to ensure that all EUSD students learn at high levels. We encourage you to view our website and follow us on our Facebook page.

Job Description / Essential Elements: Print

Lead Maintenance Worker, under direction of the Director of Maintenance, Operations and Transportation, performs a wide variety of specialized and responsible tasks relating to the Skilled Maintenance, Construction, and Repair Work on School Buildings, Operations including electrical, plumbing, air conditioning, heating, and building maintenance, and Grounds. May serve as Second-In-Command within Operations and Grounds as needed; in absence of M/O/T Director.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION

May include, but not limited to:

• Perform a wide variety of specialized maintenance service tasks; interpret and apply rules and regulations as appropriate
• Examine school buildings on a regular basis for needed repairs and maintenance
• Develop and recommend priorities, completion of regular on-going duties, minor and major repairs on repair projects
• Estimate cost of repair projects in terms of labor, materials, and overhead
• Develop and maintain a system for dealing with emergency repair problems and efficiency
• Coordinate the purchase, inventory and use of supplies, tools, equipment, and materials for the Maintenance and Grounds Department
• Coordinate vacation and summer work schedules of Maintenance and Operations personnel as necessary
• Plan, organize and conduct orientation and in-service training programs for Maintenance and Grounds personnel
• Conduct site inspections and reports damage, vandalism and needed maintenance
• Prepare reports on costs of work done, materials used, and labor expended
• Assist in the development and maintenance of a regular District preventive maintenance program
• Determine when projects or repairs will be performed by outside contractor
• Provide direction to Maintenance /Grounds personnel as necessary
• Supervise the erection of scaffolding, formation of concrete forms and similar non-structural projects, depending upon repairs and construction
• Assume primary responsibility for safe conditioning of lighting fixtures, electrical apparatus, fixtures, wiring, air conditioning and refrigeration units, and similar electrical elements in the facilities owned or operated by the District
• Interpret and work from blueprints when necessary, Install, service, inspect for safe operation and repair varied heating air conditioning, energy management systems, stoves and refrigerators
• Install and maintain a variety of high and low voltage circuits (e.g. fire alarm systems, site classroom, clocks, master clocks, bells, panel boards, lighting systems, motor circuits, electrical heating systems and control switches)
• Perform related duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge and Application of:

District policies and procedures as they apply; Methods and practices of maintenance, construction, electricity, plumbing, tool and equipment management; Operation of tools and equipment used in all phases of school maintenance; Oral and written communication skills; Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy; Supervisory training and management techniques; Basic knowledge of construction, plumbing, electricity, air conditioning, refrigeration, heating, and general equipment repair; Knowledge of and ability to use electrical testing equipment. Principles of supervision training and management, strategies of management, personnel practices; basic safety practices regarding equipment.

Ability to:

• Work confidentially
• See for purposes of reading printed matter and observing students
• Hear and understand speech at normal levels
• Communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation
• Lift, carry, push, pull, bend, twist, stoop, kneel, run and crawl
• Perform heavy physical exertion
• Lift 75-100 pounds
• Carry 50 pounds
• Reach in all directions (physically)
• Apply interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
• Interpret and work from blueprints
• Operate a variety of equipment, tools and machines in a safe and proper manner
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others including maintaining order within departments
• Meet schedules and deadlines
• Plan, organize, and utilize time management and organizational skills
• Direct and oversee the activities within Maintenance, Operations and Grounds
• Train and supervise staff as necessary
• Communicate effectively in oral and written form
• Establish and maintain cooperative organizational and community relationships
• Read, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
• Troubleshoot and repair/replace a variety of equipment
• Maintain and verify accuracy and completeness of work requests
• Meet schedules and deadlines
• Follow established guidelines, policies, procedures and law
• Understand and carryout oral and written directions
• Work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations
• Stand, sit and walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to perform tasks associated with prolonged periods of heavy physical labor requiring ability to lift, carry, push, pull, and move heavy objects or materials (great physical demand for strength and endurance); May require heavy physical effort such as lifting over 50 pounds on continuous basis, physical functions involving heavy physical exertion; lifting over 50 lbs or carrying any object over 25 lbs.

Education / Experience:

High school diploma or GED required

Two years of journeyman level Lead or Supervisory experience and four years of journeyman level building maintenance repair

Possession of a valid California Drivers License

Possession of valid HVAC certification desirable; additional training and/or certification as applicable to duties and responsibilities.

Salary Level: 75 - Classified Salary Schedule

Requirements / Qualifications

Current employees please submit a letter of interest to hr@escalonusd.org Please refer to the job description for examples of duties and job requirements for this position. 6 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. / Monday-Friday 12 Month position

Requirements / Qualifications

Current employees please submit a letter of interest to hr@escalonusd.org Please refer to the job description for examples of duties and job requirements for this position. 6 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. / Monday-Friday 12 Month position

Comments and Other Information

Escalon Unified School District Human Resources Department 1520 Yosemite Avenue Escalon, CA 95320 (209)838-3591 ext. 1003 Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (excluding holidays) Nondiscrimination in Employment & Sexual Harassment The Superintendent prohibits discrimination and/or harassment of Escalon Unified School District (EUSD) employees and job applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex or sexual orientation at any EUSD site and/or activity. The Superintendent prohibits sexual harassment of Escalon Unified School District (EUSD) employees and job applicants, as well as retaliatory behavior or action against employees or other persons who complain, testify, or otherwise participate in the complaint process established pursuant to this policy and administrative regulation. Contact the Title IX Coordinator/Coordinator for Nondiscrimination in Employment listed below for information on Nondiscrimination in Employment/Harassment (including Sexual Harassment). Name: Ricardo Chavez Telephone: 209-838-3591 Email: hr@escalonusd.org The District complies with applicable state and federal laws, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and related laws.

Comments and Other Information

Escalon Unified School District Human Resources Department 1520 Yosemite Avenue Escalon, CA 95320 (209)838-3591 ext. 1003 Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (excluding holidays) Nondiscrimination in Employment & Sexual Harassment The Superintendent prohibits discrimination and/or harassment of Escalon Unified School District (EUSD) employees and job applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex or sexual orientation at any EUSD site and/or activity. The Superintendent prohibits sexual harassment of Escalon Unified School District (EUSD) employees and job applicants, as well as retaliatory behavior or action against employees or other persons who complain, testify, or otherwise participate in the complaint process established pursuant to this policy and administrative regulation. Contact the Title IX Coordinator/Coordinator for Nondiscrimination in Employment listed below for information on Nondiscrimination in Employment/Harassment (including Sexual Harassment). Name: Ricardo Chavez Telephone: 209-838-3591 Email: hr@escalonusd.org The District complies with applicable state and federal laws, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and related laws.

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