Maintenance Lead

Are you an experienced handyman or facilities technician with hands-on trades skills and great customer service? Join our facilities team to service an independent private school community as our Lead Maintenance Technician. From facilities upkeep to preventative maintenance, your skills will help create an environment where learning thrives.

What sets this opportunity apart? You’ll work directly under an experienced Facilities Director who’s ready to mentor and help you grow your skills—whether you’re looking to refine your leadership abilities or expand your expertise in facilities operations. For the right candidate, this role offers clear paths for advancement as the position grows and evolves.

If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, lead with pride, and grow your career in a supportive community that values your expertise, we’d love to hear from you!

Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Facilities, the Maintenance Technician works as a specialist and a lead worker in areas such as landscaping, carpentry, plumbing, irrigation, electrical, and equipment operation and maintenance. This position plans, assigns, and reviews the work of staff performing a variety of skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of campus grounds, structures, and equipment.

Supervision and Leadership:

Leads and supervises maintenance staff, including, training, and coaching.

Assigns tasks, monitors performance, and provides guidance.

Ensures adherence to safety protocols and regulations.

Maintenance and Repair:

Performs and oversees a wide range of maintenance and repair tasks, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and painting.

Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment and system issues.

Repairs and replaces equipment and components.

Work Order Management:

Receives, organizes, and prioritizes maintenance work orders.

Ensures work orders are completed accurately and efficiently.

Maintains accurate records of maintenance activities.

Preventive Maintenance:

Develops and implements preventive maintenance programs.

Performs routine inspections and maintenance tasks.

Vendor Coordination:

Contacts and coordinates with vendors for repairs and services.

Oversees vendor work to ensure quality and timely completion.

Other Duties:

May oversee landscape and housekeeping functions.

Keeps the maintenance shop clean and organized.

Ensures the resolution of client issues and complaints.

Skills:

Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and other relevant trades.

Supervisory Skills: Ability to lead and motivate a team of maintenance technicians.

Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to diagnose and resolve complex maintenance issues.

Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with staff, vendors, and community.

Organizational Skills: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and maintain accurate records.

Safety Knowledge: Strong understanding of safety procedures and regulations.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications (knowledge, skills, abilities):

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in facilities maintenance.
• Ability to apply skilled techniques and use the tools of the following categories: carpentry, plumbing, masonry, electrical work, small equipment repairs or welding.
• Proficient in speaking, reading, and writing in English.
• Valid Driver License

Preferred education and experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience leading a maintenance team
• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift, pull, push 50 pounds, bending, standing and/or walking for long periods of time.

Must pass federal background check and vaccination requirements, including TB testing.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $87,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Maintenance: 5 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person