Lakota Local School District is a vibrant and dynamic educational community, serving over 18,000 students.
Everything we do is designed to provide a future-ready, student-centered learning experience for every single child.
Maintenance Engineer III, 1 FTE
The Maintenance Engineer III is a senior-level, hands-on role responsible for advanced repair, maintenance, and safe operation of building systems�including structural, electrical, plumbing,
HVAC, and refrigeration�across district facilities. The position leads complex troubleshooting, performs preventive and corrective maintenance, supports energy management systems,
and ensures compliance with applicable codes, licenses, and safety standards while delivering responsive, high-quality customer service to schools and departments.
Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent.
Licensed journeyman electrician and licensed journeyman plumber preferred.
Certified for backflow testing; fire sprinkler certification; EPA certification (refrigerant handling).
HVAC equipment repairs.
Holds or can obtain a contractor's license; Building Operators Certificate (obtain when available).
Five (5) to ten (10) years of experience in building operations, maintenance, and construction.
Valid driver's license and insurable driving record.
Working Conditions: 8 hours per day, 5 days per week and 260 days per year.
Per salary schedule at Lakota, starting at $25.16 per hour, based on verified previous experience.
View the attached job description for further information.
Application Procedure: Apply online at www.lakotoanline.com through the Butler County Area Application Consortium.
Selection Procedure: Following the review of all internal applicants, administration will review all applicants who have completed an on-line application at www.lakotaonline.com
Current Lakota employees must create a user account and application in the Butler County Area Application Consortium to apply for these positions.
Applicants that are offered positions shall be required to submit to an FBI/BCII criminal background check. Failure to satisfactorily pass the criminal background check based on the discretion of the Board of Education will preclude an individual from employment with the district.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Established in 1914, the Butler County Educational Service Center has a long history of serving the schools and residents. We serve as the central educational and service resource for schools, government agencies, families, children, and the community. We provide educational programs, professional development, multi-faceted family services from prenatal through high school that promote achievement and improve the quality of life for families and children. BCESC also provides staffing services, leadership and support in the areas of administration, management and consultation to school districts.
Mission
Through relationships we provide exemplary services to students and families that improve learning so children can lead successful lives.
Our Services Include:
• Educational programs and services, professional development and multi-faceted family services for children ages prenatal through high school.
• Leadership and support in the areas of administration in the form of management and consultation to school districts.
• Staffing service of specially trained professionals and technology support for school districts.
Our Programs Include:
• Head Start preschool
• Early Head Start
• Help Me Grow Home Visiting
• Butler & Preble County Success
• Kinship Navigators
• Public school preschool partnerships
• Special education preschool
• Related services support including speech therapy, audiology and occupational therapy
• Family and Children First Council
• Therapeutic Interagency Preschool
• Alternative education programs (Butler County Juvenile Justice Center, Union Day Therapeutic School)
