About this role
JOB DESCRIPTION LINK
Keeping our schools and facilities safe, functional, and well-maintained takes people who can tackle a variety of challenges. As a Maintenance Generalist with Special School District (SSD), you will use your hands-on skills to care for the spaces students and staff use every day. From maintaining District grounds to making repairs and helping with improvement projects, you will work alongside the Facilities team to keep our buildings and grounds in good condition. Your work will help create dependable environments where students can learn, and staff can focus on supporting them. This position follows a Monday through Friday schedule, typically from 7 AM to 3:30 PM, with opportunities for overtime in the evenings and on weekends.
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum 1 year experience in buildings and grounds maintenance or related experience preferred
- Proficient in using various outdoor equipment and small hand tools, both manual and powered preferred
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- Valid driver's license required
- Current Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) Awareness Training certification, or obtained within 90 days of hire, required
- Current OSHA 10 certification, or obtained within 90 days of hire, required
- Current forklift certification, or obtained within 90 days of hire, required
Posting open until: 10/29/2026
Salary
- $19.65 to $26.17/hr based on experience
Calendar
- 12-month position
Benefits
- Group benefit plans for medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
- Enrollment in Missouri Public School Retirement Systems
- 15 PTO days per year
- 10 vacation days accrued annually
- Employee assistance program
- Healthcare spending account
Special School District serves nearly 25,000 students and employs over 5,700 staff in St. Louis County. With core values of equity, commitment, and collaboration, the District's mission is to support and empower students of all learning abilities to excel to their greatest potential. SSD staff thrive in a culture deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
Special School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. To request an ADA Accommodation, please contact our Director of ADA and Accessibility for Staff at 314-989-8299. For TTY, contact RelayMO711 or 1-800-735-2966