Maintenance Technician

Premier Early Childhood Education Partners; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Generous Benefits Package, including,

401k with Match

Fun and Positive Place to Work

Open Door Policy

Job summary

Premier Early Childhood Education Partners is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to travel between Fuquay-Varina, Wake Forest, Garner, Apex, Clayton, and Cary to keep our centers safe and well-maintained for children and staff.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 3+ years of maintenance experience in commercial or residential settings, and ownership of tools. You will diagnose issues, perform repairs, and coordinate with vendors while ensuring safe work areas.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Driver's license

Background checks

Own tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Drill

Impact driver

Screwdrivers

Hammer

Electric meter

Voltage detector

Wrenches

Job description

Maintenance Technician

This role requires travel between assigned school locations in Fuquay-Varina, Wake Forest, Garner, Apex, Clayton, and Cary. 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.

Premier Early Childhood Education Partners is a private early childhood education organization seeking a Maintenance Technician!

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: $55,000-$60,000 annually

We are a family-oriented, close-knit organization and we have a lot to offer our next team member including:

• 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)
• Onsite 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:

• 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.

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