• Utility I

    Duluth Public Schools ISD709 (Duluth, MN)


    Utility I JobID: 8994

     

    + Position Type:

     

    Maintenance/ Utilityperson I

     

    + Date Posted:

     

    9/30/2025

     

    + Location:

     

    District Wide

     

    + Closing Date:

     

    10/16/2025

     

    Utility Person I

     

    Facilities Management

    Up to 14 hours/week | Monday - Friday |

    Starting Wage: $20.81

     

    Join the Duluth Public Schools team, where we work to inspire every student to achieve their potential and prepare students to lead productive, fulfilling lives.

    Summary:

    Duluth Public Schools is seeking an idividual to provide semi-skilled labor in the maintenance of building structures and grounds. To install furnishings and athletic field equipment. To transport equipment as needed for maintenance and athletic activities.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    + Requires a minimum of a high school diploma or GED

    + Two years of relevant experience in buildings and grounds maintenance

    + Or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of the work.

    Certification/Licensing Requirements:

    + Valid Driver's License.

    Knowledge and Skills Requirements:

    + Basic construction methods.

    + Materials, equipment and tools used in the maintenance and repair of buildings and grounds.

    + Terminology pertinent to facilities maintenance.

    + Operation and maintenance of facilities maintenance equipment (e.g., mowers, tractors, brush cutters, chain saws, paint sprayers, irrigation systems).

    + Lawn and turf care methods and chemicals.

    + OSHA safety rules and safe working practices.

    + Landscaping maintenance.

    + Operation of hand and power tools and equipment.

    + Interpreting plans, sketches and drawings.

    + Operation of light construction equipment.

    + Proper loading and unloading of supplies, vendors and contractors

    + Oral communication.

     

    In addition to rewarding career opportunities, Duluth Public Schools offers an excellent benefit package to employees who are hired into positions scheduled to work 24 hours/week or more. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

    Medical/Prescription Drug Plan with Health Reimbursement Arrangement

    + Single Coverage – District pays 100% of premium (FREE) + contributes $2,612.50 into HRA annually

    + Family Coverage – District pays 75% of premium (25% employee contribution) + contributes $5,225.00 into HRA annually

    Dental Plan

    + Single Coverage – District pays 100% of Basic premium (FREE)

    + Family Coverage – District pays 25% of Premium

    Life Insurance

    + District provides minimum of $50,000 of life insurance at no cost, employee may purchase supplemental life insurance

    Long Term Disability

    + District-provided at no cost to employee

    Flexible Spending Accounts

    + Employees may elect to contribute on a pre-tax basis to Health Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts

    Retirement

    + The District contributes 7.25% of your total salary in the Public Employees Retirement Association) pension plan.

    + Employees may also elect to participate in Tax-Shelter Annuity options.

    Time Off

    + Each bargaining unit contract defines time off provisions such as holidays, sick/personal leave, vacation, etc.

    Contact Information:

    If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at 218-336-8722 or email [email protected]