Maintenance Technician

Perform general maintenance and repair of building structures and their mechanical, electrical, and sanitary systems throughout the campus. Assist with maintenance of grounds.

Assist with repair and maintenance of campus facilities including but not limited to:

• Repairing woodwork
• Replacing electrical switches, fixtures, and motors
• Repairing and painting interior and exterior walls and fixtures
• Repairing and replacing plumbing fixtures and drainage systems
• Inspect building exterior and interior, playground equipment, and grounds
• Detect and report needed major repairs on building structures and their systems, including furniture and equipment
• Complete repairs as directed on work orders or by the Facilities Manager
• Assist with grounds maintenance as needed
• Move, install, assemble, and repair campus furniture and equipment as needed
• Install and repair ceiling and flooring materials
• Assist with custodial duties as needed

• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing
• Operate equipment and use tools according to established safety procedures
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor
• Maintain tools and equipment and perform preventative maintenance as required
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize multiple projects
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the school
• Ability to keep positive, cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and vendors
• Ability to follow written and oral work orders from supervisor
• Ability to work above ground on ladders and lifts
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

This position will operate in a professional, non-smoking office environment, which at times can be busy with moderate noise and many unscheduled interruptions. This role will routinely use standard office equipment such as computers and peripherals, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets, as well as a variety of hand and power tools for maintenance and construction tasks.

• Starting at $20 per hour
• 240-day employment
• $550 monthly employer contribution toward employee health insurance with several plan options
• $10,000 basic life insurance provided by the district
• Discounted group dental and vision plans available
• Other optional health care plans
• TRS (Teacher Retirement System) pension
• 10 days of personal/sick leave annually
• 10 vacation days annually

Due to the nature of this position and our work as public educators, fingerprinting and background checks will be conducted as a condition of employment.

Reasonable accommodations may be provided during the hiring and selection process to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are contacted for an interview and need an accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

Meridian School is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.