Maintenance Technician

Breck School; Golden Valley, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

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Benefits eligibility for staff

Employee benefits plan offered

Job summary

Breck School in Golden Valley, Minnesota, seeks a Maintenance Technician to support daily operations of the Anderson Ice Arena and campus facilities. You will perform ice maintenance, mechanical system tasks, and seasonal grounds work, ensuring a clean, safe, and high-functioning environment for students and staff.

The role requires flexibility, teamwork, and the ability to shift between arena and campus needs, with physical tasks including lifting and operating heavy equipment.

Qualifications

• College degree preferred or previous experience with on the job training.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate machinery (e.g., Zamboni, mowers).
• Must be able to lift 50-100 lbs, work at heights, and perform physical tasks in all seasons.

Responsibilities

• Respond to work orders campus-wide, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and lighting.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections using Breck’s CMMS system.
• Assist with furniture assembly, fixture installation, and small-scale repairs in both academic and athletic spaces.
• Support campus-wide event setups and breakdowns.
• Safely operate and maintain equipment: ice resurfacer (Zamboni), edgers, mowers, trimmers, snow blowers.
• Sharpen skates and provide support for athletic and arena events as needed.

Skills

Driver's license

Machinery operation

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

Zamboni

Snow removal equipment

CMMS experience

Job description

Breck faculty and staff live out the call to BE BRECK. As a school, we are bold, innovative, and caring.We bring personalization to student learning andpressstudents to reach their full potential in all areas of their lives. Our passionate and expert faculty and staffare part of what makes Breck, Breck. Come join us!

Reports to: Arena Manager and Assistant Director of Facilities

Hours: Varies based on arena scheduling and school needs

Location: All positions are in person

Salary: $26-$30 per hour

School Overview

Breck School is a preschool through twelve, coeducational college preparatory, Episcopal day school located in Golden Valley, Minnesota, with a national reputation for excellence and achievement in academics, athletics, and the arts. Our School’s Episcopal roots are lived through an unwavering commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging where we respect the dignity of every human being. We prioritize lifelong learning and a commitment to the greater good.

We are a community of highly engaged and motivated students, faculty, staff, and school leaders focused on building trusting relationships and strong academic scholarship through a practice of bridging research to practice. Upon graduation, Breck students are prepared for a life of intellectual curiosity, self-knowledge, and social responsibility, matriculating to colleges and universities throughout the world.

Position Overview

The Maintenance Technician supports the daily operations of both the Anderson Ice Arena and main campus facilities, ensuring that Breck’s buildings and grounds are maintained to the highest standards. This shared position is responsible for a wide range of tasks; from ice maintenance and mechanical systems to snow removal, event setup, and preventative maintenance.

Success in this role depends on flexibility, teamwork, and the ability to seamlessly shift between the arena and broader campus needs. The ideal candidate takes pride in creating a clean, safe, and high-functioning environment for students, staff, and visitors alike.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilities Maintenance & Repair
  • Respond to work orders campus-wide, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and lighting.
  • Perform preventive maintenance and inspections using Breck’s CMMS system.
  • Assist with furniture assembly, fixture installation, and small-scale repairs in both academic and athletic spaces.
  • Support campus-wide event setups and breakdowns.
• Mechanical Systems & Equipment Operation
  • Safely operate and maintain a variety of equipment: ice resurfacer (Zamboni), edgers, mowers, trimmers, snow blowers, etc.
  • Assist in the maintenance and readiness of building systems across all school facilities, including arena-specific infrastructure.
  • Sharpen skates and provide support for athletic and arena events as needed.
• Grounds & Seasonal Support
  • Assist with lawn care, tree/shrub maintenance, fertilization, and irrigation support.
  • Participate in snow and ice removal throughout campus, including arena access areas.
  • Support seasonal campus transitions (e.g., outdoor prep for fall/spring events, winter weatherization).
• Customer Service & Campus Support
  • Serve as a friendly, solution-oriented point of contact for community members using the school’s facilities.
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure consistency of service across departments and buildings.
  • Contribute to a positive, responsive facilities culture aligned with Breck’s mission and values.

Education and/or Experience:

• College degree preferred or previous experience with on the job training.

Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate machinery (e.g., Zamboni, mowers).
• Experience or comfort working with both mechanical and electrical systems.
• Must be able to lift 50-100 lbs, work at heights, and perform physical tasks in all seasons.

Competencies Demonstrated:

• Knowledge of the operation of an ice arena.
• Knowledge of the janitorial duties required to maintain an ice arena.
• Mechanical & electrical ability, to troubleshoot and perform repairs.
• Ability to follow directives and enforce school policy.
• Ability to safely operate a Zamboni ice resurfacer and complies with all related rules and regulation requirements.
• Ability to work independently, set priorities and complete work on a timely basis.
• Ability to effectively communicate, courteously and professionally with students, clients and co-workers.
• Ability to contribute to a positive work environment.

Breck is a place where students and parents value education, and it is a place that offers opportunities for professional development and enrichment experiences for teachers. Óscar Díaz, Middle SchoolWorld Languages Teacher

Breck's History

Breck School opened in 1886 in the small town of Wilder, MN. Many changes have taken place at the school in our 135 years of operation. Whathas remained constant throughout the years, campuses, and heads of school, is that Breck is a place that inspires and prepares graduates to live a life of intellectual curiosity, self-knowledge, and social responsibility.

Educators at Breck are committed to growing professionally to reach each student they teach. To support faculty, Breck offers annual professional development opportunities including,training seminars in Mind, Brain,and Education andDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion, coaching with Innovation Specialists, and attending regional and national conferences all serve to help you thrive in your role and your career.

Living in the Twin Cities

Faculty and staff come from all over the country to be a part of Breck's vibrant learning community. Besidesbenefits of being a part of the Breck school community, employees enjoy all that Minneapolis and Saint Paul have to offer. Find out more about the quality of life living in the Twin Cities below.

Breck employees working 20 hours a week or more are eligible to participate in the school's benefits plan that is generally outlined below. In-depth details are provided during the interview phase with HR Director, Mary Healy.

Medical Plan:Administered byAmeriHealth Administrators,utilizing theBlue Cross Blue Shield MN (Blue Card PPO)network.

PrescriptionDrug:AdministeredbySmithRx.

Dental Plan:Administered byDelta Dental.

Vision Plan:Administered byEyeMed,utilizing theInsight Network.

FSA and HSA:Breck employees can elect to have a portion of their pay set aside and made available on a pre-tax basis to reimburse:

• Health expenses not covered by insurance

Breck is committed to the values and work of diversity, equity, and inclusion within every aspect of school life. We know that a thriving community is one that is diverse, embracing the richness of varying perspectives and leaning into the discourse that comes with difference. While diversity is an expression of different identities, both visible and invisible, equity is the work to ensure that all of our community members have access to all the opportunities our institution provides.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY|Breck is an equal opportunity employer strongly committed to providing equal access to employment for all qualified people without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military service, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local community, disability, age, or other protected status by applicable State or Federal anti-discrimination law.

Machine-readable files

TheTransparency in Coverage rule from the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and Treasury requires health insurance issuers offering group health plans to publicly disclose price information for covered items and services. Here is the link to the Breck Machine Readable Files.