Maintenance, Building Maintenance

Ledyard Public Schools is looking to hire a dependable and skilled Maintenance Worker for an anticipated vacancy. The role of the Maintenance position is to keep and maintain all district facilities, equipment, and systems in excellent operating condition while relating to co‑workers, staff and administration in a courteous manner.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Demonstrated skill in the use of tools, materials and equipment common to the trades.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies
• HVAC, electrical and/or plumbing license certification preferred
• Ability to work under emergency conditions to effect repairs with expediency

In accordance with the Ledyard Board of Education and Local 1303, Council #4, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL‑CIO agreement. Includes medical benefits, paid vacation and sick time.

Pay: $25.35 per hour

Work hours: Tuesday‑Friday 10AM‑6:30PM and Saturday 7AM‑3:30PM.
Unpaid lunch: 1/2 hour.

Reports To and Receives Instruction From the Director of Facilities.

• Maintains all HVAC, refrigeration and controls work as required, using all hand tools and power tools as necessary.
• Inspects equipment and machinery to determine proper functioning and reports issues and recommendations to supervisor.
• Uses safely all trade related diagnostic equipment to ensure proper operation and calibration of equipment, tools and machinery.
• Performs General building maintenance and alteration work including constructing, installing, or repairing building structures, equipment, painting, architectural hardware, and other related trades work.
• Performs regular maintenance tasks including carpentry, painting, plumbing, minor electrical, filter changing, coil cleaning, repairs, removes and replaces motors, belts, installs or repairs control valves, pneumatic valves etc.
• Evaluates issues related to general maintenance and recommends and performs Preventive Maintenance.
• Moves equipment, furnishings, and other district items as needed.
• Makes repairs to all district equipment as needed.
• Occasionally assists with custodial tasks based on operational need.
• Snow Plowing as needed.

• Frequent walking, bending, twisting and lifting and/or moving up to 50 lbs.
• Continuous use of hand strength to grasp tools and equipment and climb on ladders

Fingerprinting / background check is a condition of employment, and at the applicant's expense.

Applications will only be accepted online. Review of applications may begin immediately.

As an equal opportunity employer, the Ledyard Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a veteran, status as a victim of domestic violence, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, protective hairstyles, alienage, ancestry, age, disability or any other basis prohibited by law.

Postings current as of 3/5/2026 8:34:40 AM CST.