Maintenance Technician

Spring Education Group; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-location educational organization in Sacramento is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure the facility's cleanliness and functionality. Responsibilities include supporting the operational aspects of the school, coordinating repairs, and maintaining equipment. The ideal candidate must be organized, detail-oriented, and possess strong communication skills. Prior experience in a similar role is desirable, and valid fingerprint clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to develop and maintain order while coordinating tasks.
• Attention to minute details of a project or task.
• Effectively convey information both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain the facility and building equipment.
• Contact vendors for repairs and oversee contractors.
• Monitor service visits for HVAC and fire systems.

Skills

Organized

Detail-Oriented

Communication

Accountable

Judgment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Valid Finger Print Clearance

2+ years in relatable role

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Join to apply for the Maintenance Technician role at Spring Education Group. Merryhill School is a multi‑location school group with campuses in California, Colorado, Nevada, and Texas offering an outstanding private education to preschool, elementary, and middle school age students. Our preschools offer the perfect balance of learning and play, while our elementary and middle schools provide a challenging and robust curriculum, innovative instruction, and a vibrant school community. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for coordinating various facility and operational aspects of the school that are critical to providing a successful educational environment to our students and staff. This is accomplished through detailed attention to the cleanliness and functional operability of the physical school building. Resourceful in solving problems and proactive in addressing potential issues, the technician maintains equipment and addresses facility needs with minimal direction. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

• Support and maintain the facility, building/grounds and all equipment (including fixed assets, cleaning supplies, etc.). This includes handyman‑type repairs and painting/patching.
• Contact vendors and obtain quotes for specialized repairs and submit quotes/estimates to supervisor for approval.
• Work with vendors and oversee contractors as necessary.
• Clean cafeteria tables, sweep floors after lunch, and perform periodic daily cleaning of bathrooms.
• Support school events conducted at the facility and provide needed equipment and set‑up.
• Monitor service visits for HVAC, elevator, fire systems, etc.
• Coordinate and issue building keys and work with IT for swipe card access.
• Maintain an eye on security concerns as it relates to facilities and grounds.
• Work closely with supervisor on long‑term strategic facilities planning and campus ground upkeep.
• Identify CapEx requests, obtain quotes, and prioritize requests; operate with resiliency and an ability to reprioritize tasks with a positive attitude.
• Run facilities errands as needed; assist in facilities work at nearby campuses as needed or assigned (mileage reimbursement provided).
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Organized: Ability to develop and maintain order while documenting, filing, and coordinating tasks.
• Detail‑Oriented: Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Communication: Effectively convey information both verbally and in writing. Communicates in a manner that is clear, complete and concise.
• Accountable: Ability to take responsibility for own work, establish trust, and be receptive to feedback.
• Judgment: Ability to formulate a sound decision using available information.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Valid Finger Print Clearance and/or applicable state background check required.
• 2+ years in a role with relatable job duties, ideally in a similar sized school. Working knowledge of building equipment (HVAC, BMS, Burglar, Fire & Sprinkler) is a plus.
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, Google Suite.

Physical Demands

• Frequent walking and standing (over 50%).
• Frequent bending, crawling, squatting, stooping, kneeling, twisting, rising, and reaching (over 50%).
• Frequent speaking and listening (over 75%) to staff, children, and parents. Must be proficient in speaking, writing, and reading English.
• Frequent work on ladders and climbing stairs (25%).
• Frequent carrying and lifting of 10–25 pounds; Occasional carrying and lifting of 20–100 pounds.
• Environmental exposures: heat, cold, dust, noise, chemicals, moistness, dryness, bloodborne pathogens, germs; occasional use of gloves and safety glasses.

TRAVEL: Must be able to travel by personal motor vehicle to run errands (i.e. facilities supply stores) and assist other schools in the area as needed or as assigned.

Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.