Lead Technician - Facilities (Repair Shop)

Baltimore City Public Schools; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 43,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore City Public Schools District Office seeks a Lead Technician - Facilities to oversee maintenance operations across the school district's facilities and grounds. You will supervise maintenance staff, plan routine and preventive work, and coordinate with school administration to keep buildings safe and functional.

Responsibilities include initiating work orders, preparing labor and materials estimates, inspecting equipment, and ensuring compliance with building codes and BMP guidelines.

Qualifications

• Five years of practical experience in facilities maintenance and operations.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Maryland driver's license preferred.
• Plumbing, HVAC, and general contracting certifications preferred.
• Strong knowledge of building codes and safety standards.
• Ability to coordinate with principals, teachers, and administrators.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise routine maintenance and daily operations of the school's physical plant and grounds.
• Initiate work orders and estimate labor and materials.
• Inspect buildings and grounds and address deficiencies.
• Supervise maintenance staff and communicate status of work orders.
• Ensure safety and proper operation of equipment in boiler rooms.

Skills

Facilities maintenance experience

HVAC & plumbing knowledge

Driver's license

Communication skills

Building codes & standards

Project prioritization

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

MSDE certifications (plumbing, HVAC, contracting)

Job description

District Office

District Office - Position - Facilities

Job Number 8600048172

Open Date 10/19/2026

Closing Date

Lead Technician - Facilities is a working supervisor position which performs, plans, and supervises the general maintenance, cleaning, and operations of a school plant, facilities, and grounds. The position is responsible for maintaining the safe operating standards in a school plant on a 24-hour basis and maintaining logs and records as required. Employee in this position are responsible for the correction of minor repairs and initiating work order requests to Facilities Maintenance & Operations.

Essential Functions

• Plans and supervises the general routine and preventative maintenance, and daily operations of school's physical plant and grounds (athletic, lawn, and shrubs) for all facilities in the assigned region area.
• Conducts routine inspections of facilities in assigned areas and reports conditions and develops action plans to correct deficiencies and initiate work orders.
• Initiates work orders, including cost estimates of labor and materials in the computerized management maintenance system (CMMS) that monitors the operational maintenance issues and completion rate of work orders.
• Provides and initiates work for maintaining the Building Maintenance Plan (BMP) for facilities.
• Checks boiler room to determine all equipment is operating properly and reports repairs as needed.
• Inspects buildings, grounds, equipment, and roof drains, and make minor repairs or initiate work orders for repairs to remedy defective, improper, or inefficient conditions.
• Makes routine repairs, adjustments, and emergency repairs such as clearing clogged plumbing fixtures and replacing electric fuses.
• Checks playground equipment and areas for hazards and unsafe conditions.
• Supervisors the removal of snow from walks and parking lots.
• Performs, assigns, and supervises the work of maintenance personnel and assist in the general maintenance activity of a school plant.
• Inspects classrooms, offices, hallways, etc for proper maintenance and lighting.
• Instructs employees in the proper use of building maintenance equipment and supplies.
• Requisitions and distributes building service materials and prepares reports on work hours and performance.
• Opens, closes and secures facilities if needed.
• Communicates with school administration on status of work orders and coordinates activities.
• Performs administrative and supervisory duties requiring effective verbal, written, and computer communication skills. Complete written reports as requested.

Maximum Salary 53.44

Minimum Salary 31.53

Desired Qualifications

• Unless expressly stated otherwise with respect to the qualifications indicated in the position description, City Schools reserves the right to consider other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position.
• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Five years of practical experience in facilities maintenance and operations of a facility. Direct experience in school plant operations and facilities preferred.
• Plumbing, HVAC, and general contracting certifications are preferred,
• Valid State of Maryland drivers' license.
• Proven ability to quickly gain knowledge of relevant Federal and State regulations and guidelines in the areas of facilities and maintenance.
• Proven ability to quickly analyze problems, recommend and implement workable solutions.
• Proven ability to work effectively with principals, teachers, administrators and the general public.
• Proficient skills in the use of personal computers and relevant design and office applications.
• Proficient in the knowledge and use of technical computer applications.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable building codes and standards, ordinance, and regulations.
• Good interpersonal, presentation, oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize ongoing and multiple projects, to address multiple tasks, technical issues, and contingencies at the same time.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with consultants, contractors, and City Schools personnel at all levels.

Full time or Part time Full time

Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following:

• Completed online application
• Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.
• Upload copies of all transcripts -undergraduate, graduate and all MSDE Certifications
• Must provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e-mail address and phone number
• All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application
• All documentation must be scanned and uploaded to application

Benefits -- This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org

This position is affiliated with the City Union of Baltimore (CUB) bargaining union.

This position is affiliated with the City Retirement System.

In accordance with Maryland law, City School is required to share the position salary ranges in its entirety. Please note, this is not the hiring range. The hiring range for this position is ($31.53-39.53).