Facilities Maintenance Technician

Heathwood Hall Episcopal School; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Heathwood Hall Episcopal School in Columbia, SC is looking for a Facilities Maintenance Technician to perform skilled trades across painting, carpentry, minor electrical, plumbing and HVAC to maintain and remodel campus facilities.

The role includes outdoor work, occasional evening and weekend commitments, and on-call rotation. Candidates should have 2–3 years of relevant trade experience and strong communication with staff and administrators to ensure a safe, well‑run campus.

Qualifications

• Skilled trades across building maintenance including painting, carpentry, electrical, plumbing and HVAC.
• Ability to read blueprints or drawings and follow oral instructions.
• Strong communication with colleagues and staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on mechanical, electrical, structural and plumbing systems.
• Paint walls, woodwork and refinishing; install/repair carpet and perform custodial tasks.
• Operate and maintain campus mechanical systems and related equipment.
• Assist with inventory, budgeting, and procurement as needed.
• Work with blueprints and follow safety procedures; supervise temporary staff when required.
• Maintain equipment warranties and safety checks across campus.

Skills

Painting

Carpentry

Electrical work

Plumbing

HVAC

Blueprints

Job description

Facilities Maintenance Technician

Heathwood Hall Episcopal School believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to its success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit the incumbent or the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.

Reports To: Director of Facilities Operations

Work Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week with night, weekend, and emergency on call rotation as requested

Position Summary

Performs a variety of skilled duties in multiple building trades – such as painting, carpentry, minor electrical, cement masonry, drywall or other recognized crafts – for the purpose of maintaining, repairing or remodeling the Heathwood Hall campus. Other skills include HVAC and various mechanical systems.

Essential Functions

• Performs preventative maintenance on all mechanical, electrical, structural and plumbing both inside and outside of campus buildings; troubleshoots and diagnoses deficiencies in equipment to provide intelligent recommendations for repair.
• Prepares and paints walls and woodwork or performs other types of refinish; installs and/or repairs carpet; performs custodial duties as required.
• Assists in the operation and maintenance of mechanical systems such as plumbing, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, auto temperature control systems, electrical, and operates riding lawn mower or other similar equipment as needed.
• May recommend purchases, cost‑saving measures and assist with the development of a budget; may be responsible for inventory control.
• Works with blueprints, drawings and oral instructions as required.
• Repairs counters, cabinets, benches, partitions, floors, doors and trim; uses carpenter tools and power tools.
• Replaces damaged ceiling tile, floor tile and sheet plastic wall coverings.
• May hire, train and supervise temporary employees; may assist with set‑ups and tear‑downs.
• May be responsible for maintaining equipment warranties and maintenance agreements for machinery and equipment within the school.
• May perform weekly safety checks throughout the campus to ensure a safe and clean environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Specific Job Skills

• Must have strong interpersonal communication skills with colleagues and customer service orientation.
• Daily contact with administrators, colleagues and other staff with professionalism, and positive example with students.
• Positive and collaborative attitude.

Experience

• At least 2‑3 years' experience working with trades mentioned in the position description.

Working Conditions

• Mostly outdoor work.
• Some evening and weekend commitments.
• Expansive travel over campus during the day.

No phone calls please.

Heathwood Hall Episcopal School is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Heathwood Hall Episcopal School participates in E‑Verify, as mandated by South Carolina law. This position will require a Criminal Background Check.