Facilities Maintenance Technican

KinderCare Learning Companies; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Employee assistance programs

Health and wellness programs

Paid time off

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to ensure the safety, functionality, and aesthetic appeal of our centers. You will maintain HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry, working with staff to promote best practices and coordinating with vendors for complex repairs.

This role emphasizes independent and collaborative work, with opportunities to impact communities and families through well-maintained centers nationwide.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, playgrounds, roofing in a multi-unit environment.
• Ability to diagnose equipment malfunctions and perform preventive maintenance.
• Qualified to operate a company vehicle per policy and MVR checks.
• Strong time management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to read maintenance manuals, drawings, and specs.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and conduct regular preventative maintenance at centers (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, lighting, carpentry).
• Perform minor plumbing work and routine safety inspections.
• Assist with renovations and new construction inspections and capital projects.
• Engage with staff to promote maintenance best practices.
• Coordinate with vendors for complex repairs and monitor performance.
• Update work orders and provide status via CMMS.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Plumbing skills

Mechanical maintenance

Time management

Communication

Reading blueprints

Vehicle operation

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families. Whether it is KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions, or Crème de la Crème, we build confidence for kids, families, and the future we share. And we want you to join us in shaping it in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.

At KinderCare Learning Companies, you will use your skills and expertise to support the work (and fun) that happens in our sites and centers every day. From marketers and strategists to financial analysts and data engineers, and so much more, we are all passionate about crafting a world where children, families, and organizations can thrive.

As a Facilities Maintenance Technician you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety, functionality, and aesthetic appeal of our centers, making them inviting spaces for the families and children. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues, grow professionally, and positively impact the communities we serve.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Schedule and conduct regular preventative maintenance at assigned centers. This includes work on Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems, electrical systems, plumbing, mechanical systems, lighting, and general carpentry. You will also handle minor plumbing work.
• Conduct safety and security inspections of playgrounds and property.
• Assist with inspections of renovations and new construction projects and identify potential capital replacement projects.
• Actively engage with center staff to promote best practices in facility maintenance.
• Engage with local vendors to complete more complex repairs and monitor vendor performance.
• Order materials, update or create work orders, and provide status updates using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of and experience with HVAC, plumbing, playgrounds, roofing, etc. in a multi-unit environment.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical equipment and the ability to diagnose and correct equipment malfunctions, as well as a solid understanding of basic machinery preventive maintenance and repair.
• Qualified to operate a company vehicle based on a motor vehicle record check and company policy.
• Strong time management, professional communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to read, understand, and apply facility maintenance manuals, technical bulletins, construction drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in operating work-related electronic equipment; (e.g., iPhone, iPad, laptop if provided).

Our benefits meet you where you are.

• Know your whole family is supported with discounted child care benefits.
• Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!).
• Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs.
• Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.
• ... and much more.

We operate research-backed, accredited, and customizable programs in more than 2,000 sites and centers across 40 states and the District of Columbia. As we expand, we are matching the needs of more and more families, dynamic work environments, and diverse communities from coast to coast. Because we believe every family deserves access to high-quality child care, no matter who they are or where they live. Every day, you will help bring this mission to life by building community and delivering exceptional experiences. And if you are anything like us, you will come for the work, and stay for the people.

KinderCare Learning Companies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.