General Maintenance Technician

The Baldwin School; Bryn Mawr (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Baldwin School is seeking a Maintenance Technician to provide general routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance of school buildings and campus grounds in Bryn Mawr, PA. The role supports a safe, well-maintained environment for students, staff, and visitors.

Responsibilities include painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and grounds upkeep, with strict adherence to the school handbook and safety practices. The position requires reliability and a customer-service mindset.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions; perform basic math calculations and work efficiently without direct supervision.
• Familiar with or willing to learn Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• General mechanical aptitude and a positive customer service approach.
• Able to lift and carry objects up to 50 lbs.
• Maintenance work indoors and outdoors with varying environmental conditions.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and climb a ladder.
• Valid PA driver's license and ability to operate School vehicles and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance tasks such as painting, light carpentry, drywall repair, basic plumbing, electrical work, and grounds maintenance.
• Participate in facility preventative maintenance programs.
• Accountable for and abides by the standards set forth in The Baldwin School Employee Handbook.
• Maintains confidentiality and rights of student, family, employee, and facility information in compliance with policies and applicable regulations.
• Maintains a safe work environment and exhibits safe workplace best practices.
• Interacts positively and cooperatively with students, families, visitors and other staff.
• Performs all duties in compliance with all applicable Federal and State rules and regulations and facility policies and procedures.
• Accepts assigned duties in a cooperative manner and willingly performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Customer service

CMMS familiarity

Physical ability

Math skills

Lifting capability

PA driver's license

Indoor/outdoor versatility

Job description

Position: Maintenance Technician

Founded in 1888, The Baldwin School is a non-sectarian, college-preparatory, independent day school, PreK-Grade 12, dedicated to a tradition of excellence in all-girls education. In a nurturing atmosphere that reflects socioeconomic, ethnic, and religious diversity, our girls strive to develop scholarship, leadership, and citizenship within a community that emphasizes intellectual rigor, ethical integrity, and independence of thought. More information is available on our website. The General Maintenance Technician is responsible for providing general routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance of school buildings and campus grounds to maintain a safe, well-maintained environment for students, residents, staff, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance tasks such as painting, light carpentry, drywall repair, basic plumbing, electrical work, and grounds maintenance
• Participate in facility preventative maintenance programs
• Accountable for and abides by the standards set forth in The Baldwin School Employee Handbook
• Maintains confidentiality and rights of student, family, employee, and facility information in compliance with policies and applicable regulations
• Maintains a safe work environment and exhibits safe workplace best practices
• Interacts positively and cooperatively with students, families, visitors and other staff
• Performs all duties in compliance with all applicable Federal and State rules and regulations and facility policies and procedures
• Accepts assigned duties in a cooperative manner and willingly performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications Include

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• The ability to follow verbal and written instructions; to perform basic math calculations and to work efficiently without direct supervision
• Familiar with or willing to learn Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Interested candidates must possess a general mechanical aptitude and a positive customer service approach
• An individual in this position will be required to lift and carry objects up to 50 lbs
• Maintenance Team Members work inside and outside and are exposed to varying environmental conditions
• The ability to stand for extended periods of time and climb a ladder is necessary
• A valid PA driver's license and the ability to operate all School vehicles and equipment

Preferred Qualifications Include

• A journeyman's license in plumbing, pipefitting, carpentry, or other trade is a plus
• 2-4 years of relevant maintenance, laborer, or related experience
• Experience with small project management and coordination