Maintenance Technician

Position Summary

Our company Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring our childcare centers are safe and meet the

highest standards of operational efficiency. This role completes a wide array of general maintenance

tasks while working in a child-friendly environment. The Maintenance Technician must be available to

adapt quickly to changing needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Performs routine repairs and maintenance, to include HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, lighting,

painting, furniture assembly, groundskeeping, drywall repair, and similar projects. Uses various

Company approved tools and resources in a safe manner.

• Ensures the safety and upkeep of school facilities, including classrooms, restrooms, common areas,

playgrounds and equipment.

• Responds to maintenance requests timely in alignment with Company protocols, prioritizing critical

repairs.

• Ensures all maintenance tasks comply with safety standards and local regulations.

• Ensures all areas are free from hazards, immediately addressing any potential safety risks.

• Collaborates with center management teams to schedule repairs with minimum disruption to

operations.

• Conducts comprehensive inspections using Company protocol. Implements timely repairs of any issues

found during inspections.

• Maintains well-stocked inventory of maintenance tools and supplies at all times.

• Assists with setting up, moving and maintaining equipment, furniture and fixtures.

• Performs accurate recordkeeping of all maintenance work via Company software platform, to include

work performed and supplies used.

• Communicates with staff, families and children in a respectful and kind manner.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Previous experience in maintenance, facilities or handyman work.

• Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical and general repairs. Knowledge of power tool safety and

proper usage.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Proven problem solving skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and take initiative in a fast based environment while managing many

tasks.

• Familiarity with safety standards and practices.

• Unrestricted current driver’s license and clean background check.

• Flexibility in scheduling availability, to include on-call responsibilities in the evenings and on weekends.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made

to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Ability to drive Company vehicles to numerous centers and work sites to complete tasks on a daily basis.

• Ability to stand for long periods of time (up to 8 hours), bend, crouch, climb, balance, reach, lift and carry

up to 80 lbs regularly.

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, to include rain, snow, wind and storms.

• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to handle small tools, write and type.

• Clear speech and hearing for effective communication with children, parents, and staff.

• Visual ability to complete maintenance projects and react quickly to any safety hazards.

• Ability to work in an environment with frequent odors, which could be the result of cleaning products,

food preparation, children’s activities or other typical workplace conditions.