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Salary: See Position Description
Location : Facilities Building - Spokane, WA
Job Type: Please see Job Description
Job Number: UT25-06314
Department: Classified
Division: Maintenance
Opening Date: 12/15/2025
Closing Date: 1/9/2026 5:00 PM Pacific


Description

As a Spokane Public Schools staff member, you'll uphold our commitment to creating a loving and collaborative learning community where all students belong and thrive. We are looking for team members who embrace differences, have a desire to work with a diverse community of learners, have a heart for the humans they serve, work as a team, grow and reflect through feedback, are lifelong learners and positive problem solvers.

Provide a service of support, transfers, installation, repair, and maintenance of Support Operator requirements throughout the district facilities for the purpose of providing a safe environment for students, staff, and patrons of Spokane Public Schools. Assist other trades in the maintenance department, when needed.
Must have a CDL or obtain one within 50 working days to continue employment.

• Hours/Day: 8
• Continuing Role
• Anticipated Start Date: ASAP
• Daily Start/End times: This position is a Day Shift position, somewhere between 6 AM - 4:30 PM with ability to select from various weekly schedule options per the Collective Bargaining Agreement, decided upon hire.
• Benefits--Medical/Dental/Vision through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) are provided for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
• Additional benefits may include vacation, sick, personal days, and paid holidays.
• Often, positions have additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary schedule, all in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreements (if applicable) as negotiated.

SALARY: Level 1 on the Unified Trades Salary Schedule. Experience increments depend on experience in the same or similar permanent position within a Washington State public school.

Responsibilities

1. Regularly drive various large vehicles such as flatbeds, dump trucks, and other vehicles of more than one ton capacity.
2. Operate heavy equipment such as front loaders, backhoes, bucket trucks, rollers, articulating knuckle boom, tractors, forklifts and street cleaning equipment, etc.
3. Transport and place machinery.
4. Prepare areas for athletic fields (requiring heavy equipment) as required.
5. Operate jackhammer, hoist machines, pneumatic tamper, portable pumps, air compressors, concrete saw, etc.
6. Install and repair fences, signs, playground equipment and assist with repair and maintenance of play structures.
7. Perform manual labor such as working with hand tools to dig ditches, trenches, and other excavations.
8. Load and unload trucks, transfer or relocating furniture, furnishings, athletic items, music equipment, shop equipment and machinery, and any other support type programs.
9. Help construct, patch, and repair walkways, parking areas, paved surfaces, and retaining walls.
10. Assist in preparation of new construction, facility alterations, and maintenance projects. Clean up project area as required.
11. Operate snow removal equipment and sand icy areas as required during winter months.
12. Assist other crafts or departments as required.
13. Utilize computers and other communication devices.
14. Observe safety rules and regulations.
15. Know the use of all related hazardous materials required to perform work.
16. Follow district procurement card and purchasing policy.
17. Perform related duties as required by supervisor.

Qualifications

1. Demonstrated ability and aptitude to perform the responsibilities listed above.
2. Five years experience in a similar position preferred.
3. Demonstrated ability to operate, load, and unload large trucks, vans, and heavy equipment.
4. Demonstrated experience and ability to handle power equipment such as tampers, jackhammer, wheel tractors, and other related equipment.
5. Demonstrated ability to work at various heights from ladders and scaffolds and physical ability to lift 50 pounds.
6. Demonstrated successful experience developing and maintaining positive, professional working relationships with diverse groups of co-workers, staff, community, and others in a confidential manner.
7. Ability to work in a safe manner following safety procedures.
8. Demonstrated skills in written and oral communication.
9. Demonstrated ability to use computer systems and other communication devices.
10. Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record required.
11. Must have a CDL or obtain one within 50 working days to continue employment.
12. Demonstrated ability to take and carry out directions with minimal supervision.
13. Relates positively to youth and adults of varying socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.

MENTAL DEMANDS: Experiences multiple demands and multi-tasking. Requires concentration and attention to detail.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires prolonged standing, sitting, bending, stooping, crawling, and other physical exertion; required to work on ladders and roofs; requires safety awareness on construction, repair and emergency sites; may be requested to work during off-hours for emergencies; exposed to high noise levels from machines; may be exposed to potentially dangerous conditions; required to wear protective gear; required to work outdoors in inclement weather; required to lift and carry heavy supplies, materials and equipment up to fifty (50) pounds; required to drive between sites.

Additional Information

1. Work Schedule - Days and hours (listed above) are subject to change depending on program and district needs.
2. Stipends, Leave Accruals and Holidays - Stipends, leaves and paid holidays are in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement as negotiated.
3. Benefits Highlights:
   • The administers health insurance and other benefits for employees of Washington's school districts who are in benefit eligible positions (at least half-time/20 hours per week in a regular position).
     • Multiple medical plans offered from various providers such as Kaiser Permanente WA, Premera Blue Cross, and the Uniform Medical Plan (for example) to fit your needs for varying cost and care options. Vision and Dental plan options, as well as standard Life and AD&D insurance are offered at no cost to the employee. The SEBB program also offers additional employee paid benefits like Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), supplemental Life and AD&D, Long-Term Disability insurance, and Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA).
   • Benefit eligible Spokane Public Schools employees and their dependent family members have access to free, confidential counseling, consultation and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program.
   • School District Employees participate in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) public pension plan. Employees can choose from a lifetime retirement pension plan or a hybrid pension and investment plan that contributes between 5% and 15% of wages to retirement. When employees meet plan requirements and retire, they are guaranteed a monthly benefit for the rest of their life from the employer-funded pension.
     • Employees can also participate in voluntary savings programs to increase retirement savings such as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program or by participating in a 403(b) retirement plan through the District's plan manager, OMNI.
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4. A fingerprint background check is required for all prospective employees

Spokane Public Schools complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate in the admission, treatment, employment, or access to its programs or activities on the basis of age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, to the use of a trained guide or service animal by a person with a disability, sexual orientation including gender expression or gender identity, or honorably discharged veteran or military status. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district's Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer, ADA Officer, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer and/or 504 Compliance Officer.
The following Civil Rights Compliance Coordinators have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

• Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator: Jodi Harmon, 509-354-7344
• Section 504 Coordinator: Melanie Smith, 509-354-7284

Other district contacts:

• ADA Officer: Stephanie Busch, 509.354.5993
• Affirmative Action Officer: Jodi Harmon, 509-354-7344
• Equal Opportunity Officer: Jodi Harmon, 509-354-7344
• Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer: Melanie Smith, 509-354-7284

Address: 200 N Bernard Street, Spokane 99201-0282
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Are you willing and able to lift 50 pounds?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a valid CDL or ability and willingness to obtain one within 50 working days of hire?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have five years' experience in a similar position?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Immediate start, Relocation, Flexible hours, Day shift,

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