Maintenance Technician

Premier Early Childhood Education Partners; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 53,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance

401k with Match

Fun and Positive Place to Work

Open Door Policy

Job summary

Premier Early Childhood Education Partners in Houston, TX seeks a Maintenance Technician to maintain and improve facilities across centers. The role travels to assigned school locations throughout Texas, with primary duties based in Houston.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, minor repairs, and coordinating with vendors while ensuring safety in child-accessible spaces. A valid driver's license and personal tool set are required; background checks will be conducted.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years maintenance experience in a commercial or residential setting.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass all background checks.
• Candidates must have their own set of tools (drill, impact driver, screwdrivers, hammer, electric meter, voltage detector, wrenches).

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and preventative maintenance on interior and exterior spaces.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot facility issues and coordinate repairs with vendors.
• Ensure work areas are safe and clean, especially in child-accessible spaces.
• Use Service Channel to receive, track, and complete work orders.
• Travel between sites to perform repairs (HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, electrical).
• Support cleaning and closing of swimming pools if applicable.
• Handle chemicals safely and follow safety protocols.
• Suggest operational or energy efficiency improvements.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Travel-ready

Background checks clearance

Driver's license

Tools

Drill

Impact driver

Screwdrivers

Hammer

Electric meter

Voltage detector

Wrenches

Job description

Premier Early Childhood Education Partners is a private early childhood education organization seekinga Maintenance Technician based in Houston, Texas!

This role requires travel between assigned school in the following locations:

• Houston, Texas
• San Antonio, Texas
• Dallas, Texas

Please note that the role will primarily be based in Houston but will required occasional travel to San Antonio and Dallas as needed.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on, solution-oriented professional who is passionate about creating safe, well-maintained, and welcoming environments for children and staff.

To be QUALIFIED for this position, we require:

• A high school diploma or GED
• 3+ years of maintenance experience in a commercial or residential setting
• A valid driver’s license
• The ability to pass all background checks
• Candidates must have their own set of tools, including but not limited to: drill, impact driver, various sizes of screwdrivers, hammer, electric meter, voltage detector, and wrenches

Compensation

$62,400 annually

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Generous Benefits Package, including Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance
• 401k with Match
• Fun and Positive Place to Work
• Open Door Policy

Our Hiring Process

• Resume screen
• Phone screen with Recruiter (30 minutes)
• Virtual interview with Facilities Manager and Vice President of Real Estate (45 minutes)
• Virtual interview with Regional Director (45 minutes)
• Offer

Main Job Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, preventative maintenance, general repairs, and facility improvements to interior and exterior spaces
• Diagnose and troubleshoot facility issues, completing repairs or coordinating with vendors as needed
• Ensure all work areas are safe, clean, and secure, especially in child-accessible spaces
• Utilize Service Channel to receive, track, and complete work orders
• Maintain a positive and professional relationship with center staff, landlord, and vendors
• Travel between sites to perform repairs, including minor plumbing, HVAC filter changes, painting, irrigation work, carpentry, electrical work, and more
• Support the cleaning, prepping, and closing of swimming pools (if applicable)
• Responsibly handle chemicals and follow safety protocols
• Provide suggestions for improvements in operational or energy efficiency

Physical Requirements

The role involves a range of physical activities necessary for performing maintenance work effectively and safely:

• Standing: Remaining in a stationary position for extended periods
• Walking/Moving: Frequently moving throughout the facility to access various work areas and equipment, sometimes over uneven terrain or in confined spaces
• Bending, Kneeling, Crouching, and Stooping: Positioning oneself to access equipment and perform tasks, including under desks and within confined areas
• Lifting and Carrying: Regularly lifting and moving equipment and materials weighing up to 50 lbs independently; heavier items (75–100 lbs) lifted with team assistance
• Pushing and Pulling: Exerting force to move equipment, tools, and other objects
• Climbing: Ascending and descending ladders, stairs, and working from elevated positions or on scaffolding

Premier Early Childhood Education Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity. We do not tolerate any kind of discrimination in our hiring processes against any groups protected by federal, state, or local law.