Maintenance Technician

Ascend Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 38,572 - 42,705; Full time

Job summary

A public charter school network in New York seeks a Maintenance Technician to perform inspections, maintenance, and repairs to provide a clean and safe learning environment. The role requires knowledge in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work, as well as physical capabilities to lift and assemble furniture. The position offers a competitive salary between $28 and $31 per hour, emphasizing a commitment to diversity and equity in education.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' experience in facility maintenance and mechanical roles.
• New York State Driver's License.
• Ability to commute between school sites.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance of buildings and grounds.
• Repair structural damages such as repairing sheetrock/drywall.
• Perform plumbing related duties as needed.
• Perform basic electrical repairs.
• Complete painting assignments.

Skills

Knowledge of HVAC systems

Plumbing skills

Electrical knowledge

General construction skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Maintenance Technician will perform inspections, maintenance, and repairs to ensure that all students, staff, and the community are provided a safe, attractive, clean, and healthy environment for learning and work.

Why extraordinary professionals teach at Ascend

Ascend is the largest Brooklyn-based public charter school serving over 5,000 K-12 students in 17 schools. We exist to serve every student – to help them embody their inherent excellence by providing rich, joyful learning experiences that unlock a life of boundless choice.

Access to education is a social justice issue. As educators, we center justice and live out our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti‑Racism (DEIA) by ensuring that our students have the skills, tools, and confidence they need to thrive today and in the future. We are proud to have a workforce that mirrors the diversity seen in our students. Working at Ascend provides a community focused on developing an environment of support and belonging. Educators collaborate closely and encourage each other to achieve great outcomes.

Our schools honor, nurture, and challenge the whole child. Ascend fosters critical thinking skills and a love of learning through an inquiry-based learning approach, Responsive Classroom model, and anti‑racist education. We are deeply committed to advancing educational equity for all of our students. Students at Ascend benefit from a rich and rigorous liberal arts curriculum that nurtures natural curiosity about the world and guides them to think critically and independently.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• New York State Driver's License
• Ability to commute between school sites
• 2-5 years' experience in facility maintenance and mechanical roles

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance of buildings and grounds.
• Repair structural damages such as repairing sheetrock/drywall, carpentry, painting etc.
• Perform plumbing related duties as needed such as fixing leaking faucets, toilet sinks etc.
• Perform basic electrical repairs including replacing bulbs, ballast and fixtures as needed.
• Complete painting assignments.
• Monitor and replace emergency lighting, exit signs, and door entry battery units.
• Recognize potential safety issues in and around the building and grounds and act to correct.
• Build, repair and install counters, cabinets, benches, partitions, floors, doors, and trim; use carpenter’s hand tools and power tools.
• Be able to assemble, move, and (re)arrange furniture.
• Mount objects to and repair walls.Be able to Change locks, outlets, lightbulbs, ballast, switches, thermostats, filters, flushometers, toilet seats and covers.
• Ensure that the work site and conditions are safe
• Make independent assessments for repair and maintenance needs while assisting and following directives of the Facility Director.

Skills and Traits

• Knowledge of HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical and general construction/carpentry
• Ability to use a computer and to learn new programs
• Physical requirements include stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders
• Ability to lift 50 lbs

Staff and reporting relationships

The Maintenance Technician reports to the Director of Facilities.

Compensation

Initial salary offers for this position range from $28 - $31 per hour. Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience and levels of attained education.

Diversity at Ascend

Ascend is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community, both through our hiring practices and our focus on creating a culture and environment where diverse perspectives, ideas, and identities are valued and integrated into our way of working and educating students. Ascend staff represent a wide diversity of racial, socio-economic, gender, religious, and national identities—opening a window to the entire Ascend community on the richness of humanity. We welcome all applicants who share our mission and vision to join us in our deeply consequential work.