Campus Maintenance Technician - HVAC, Carpentry & Plumbing

Kent Place School; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Place School is seeking a skilled and dedicated Maintenance Technician for a day-shift role. The successful candidate will handle HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, painting and general repairs on the school campus, working with a team to keep facilities safe and functional.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in maintenance or facilities management, preferably in an educational setting, and are comfortable with on-call rotations. The position offers a stable daytime schedule and competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance or facilities management experience, preferably in a school setting.
• Ability to lift, bend and pull 50+ pounds.
• Strong carpentry, plumbing, electrical and general repair skills.
• HVAC knowledge and building automation familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and modify HVAC systems using building automation systems and perform preventive maintenance.
• Install/replace wiring fixtures, test smoke detectors and maintain fire alarm systems.
• Replace plumbing fixtures and repair plumbing components.
• Manage facility-related vendors and monitor contracted cleaning services.
• Perform maintenance tasks including painting, carpentry and electrical work.
• Prepare units for turnover for events and daily operations.
• Set up and break down events for school functions.
• Other duties as needed.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Heavy lifting

Carpentry/handyman

HVAC knowledge

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Kent Place School is seeking a skilled and dedicated Maintenance Technician for a day-shift role. The successful candidate will handle HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, painting and general repairs on the school campus, working with a team to keep facilities safe and functional.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in maintenance or facilities management, preferably in an educational setting, and are comfortable with on-call rotations. The position offers a stable daytime schedule and competitive hourly pay.