Facilities Maintenance Technician: HVAC, Plumbing & More

Kentplace; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Place School is seeking an experienced facilities manager to oversee maintenance across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry tasks. The role includes supervising vendors, coordinating on-call emergency coverage, and preparing spaces for turnover and events.

Candidates should bring 5+ years in maintenance or facilities management, experience with school facilities, and the ability to lift heavy objects. The position involves on-site work in Summit, NJ.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in maintenance or facilities management, preferably in a school setting.
• Experience in general building repairs (plumbing, electrical, etc.).
• On-call rotation participation for 24-hour emergency maintenance.
• Experience with property maintenance, contractors, construction, hotel maintenance.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds and operate power tools.

Responsibilities

• Use building automation systems to oversee and modify HVAC systems and perform preventative maintenance.
• Wire fixtures and maintain smoke detectors, fire alarms, receptacles, switches, and wiring.
• Replace plumbing fixtures, clean drains, and install toilets and sinks.
• Manage facility vendors and monitor contracted cleaning services.
• Perform tasks across maintenance trades including plumbing, painting, carpentry, and electrical.
• Prepare units for turnover and handle event setup/breakdown for school functions.
• Handle all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

HVAC systems

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Carpentry/handyman

On-call rotation

Lifting 50+ lbs

Power tools

Vendor management

Work order systems

Tools

Work order systems

Job description

Kent Place School is seeking an experienced facilities manager to oversee maintenance across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry tasks. The role includes supervising vendors, coordinating on-call emergency coverage, and preparing spaces for turnover and events.

Candidates should bring 5+ years in maintenance or facilities management, experience with school facilities, and the ability to lift heavy objects. The position involves on-site work in Summit, NJ.