Maintenance Technician

St. Paul Academy and Summit School; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Paul Academy and Summit School seeks a Maintenance Technician to join our Operations team.

The role covers maintenance across both Goodrich and Randolph campuses, handling plumbing, HVAC, doors, windows, and grounds, with opportunities to assist in school events and set construction. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma (AA/BA preferred) and at least three years of general maintenance experience, with strong English communication and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; AA/BA preferred.
• Minimum three years in general building maintenance, construction, or related field.
• Experience in small engine repair.
• Experience in woodworking or carpentry.
• Ability to initiate and complete work independently.
• Strong written and oral communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance projects at SPA’s Goodrich and Randolph campuses.
• Handle plumbing, HVAC maintenance, doors/door hardware, and window repairs.
• Assist with event setups and maintenance during plays, concerts, and graduations.
• Maintain grounds, snow/ice removal, and seasonal landscaping tasks.
• Ensure a safe working environment and collaborate with staff and students.

Skills

General maintenance

Small engine repair

Woodworking

Communication

English

Tech literacy

First Aid CPR AED

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

AA/BA degree (preferred)

Tools

iPhone

Desktop computer

Google software

Job description

St. Paul Academy and Summit School seeks candidates for the position of Maintenance Technician

About St. Paul Academy And Summit School

St. Paul Academy and Summit School (SPA) is a coeducational, non-sectarian, college-preparatory day school serving more than 920 students in kindergarten through grade 12. Our two campuses are located approximately a mile apart in St. Paul, Minnesota, serving Grades K-5 on our Goodrich Campus and Grades 6-12 on our Randolph Campus. The school draws students from St. Paul, Minneapolis, and throughout the eastern and western suburbs.

Our mission—shaping the minds and the hearts of the people who will change the world—is a promise to our students and our families, and it pushes us to be thoughtful about everything we do. It inspires us to be our best and reminds us that we have the responsibility to respect the unique potential in every child. Our mission gives us purpose and represents our greatest aspirations and values. But most of all, it reflects our deep belief in the talents and capabilities of our students.

For additional information about the school’s curriculum, community, and culture, please visit our website at www.spa.edu.

Position Begins: Immediately as filled

Status: Full-time, nonexempt, in-person

Department: Operations, Maintenance

Salary Range: $60,000 - $65,000 annually

Benefits

Benefits include a comprehensive health insurance plan through HealthPartners, Nice healthcare (a free virtual and in-person health plan), dental insurance, vision insurance, life and disability insurance, generous paid time off, and free lunch during the school year. The retirement plan is through TIAA and has a generous matching contribution. The School offers a robust program of professional development, career growth, and leadership opportunities. A sabbatical program is also available. Tuition remission is also available for children of employees, as well as complimentary before and after-school care.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Facilities Manager, the Maintenance Technician is responsible for completing maintenance projects at SPA’s Goodrich and Randolph campuses. Daily activities include working independently to perform and complete a variety of building maintenance repairs, assisting other maintenance staff members with grounds, projects, and attending to preventative maintenance repairs. This position also supports the building of sets for theatrical performances

Requirements

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Attend projects and work orders assigned by the Facilities Manager or directed by the Goodrich campus Facilities Supervisor. General maintenance projects include, but not limited to:
• Plumbing repairs, including but not limited to sinks, faucets, toilet flush valves, drinking fountains and kitchen equipment.
• Perform HVAC maintenance and projects.
• Repairs and adjustment of doors and door hardware including hinges, closures, exit devices,
• Window and glass repairs/replacement,
• Minor furniture repairs to classroom and office furniture,
• Minor door and lock adjustment and install replacement lock cores. 2.
• Assist with setting up furniture and equipment for events.
• Assist with maintenance activities during special events, such as but not limited to, plays, musicals, concerts, and graduation.
• Assist with seasonal grounds activities such as removal of snow and ice from walks and steps, mowing and trimming of grass, shrubs and planting beds. 5.
• Maintain a safe working environment and follow recommended safety procedures.
• Facilitate effectiveness of the maintenance and operations through good working relationships with faculty and staff members, and students.
• Take initiative to perform work independently and attend to periodic additional duties and responsibilities as requested by other SPA supervisory personnel.
• Meet with MS and US play personnel to design and build sets.
• Working closely with the Security Department, oversees the school’s key program, including cutting keys and managing the inventory.

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily and the qualifications include:

• Required: High school diploma, preferred: A.A. or B.A. degree. 2. Minimum of three (3) years proven experience in general building maintenance, construction, or related field.
• Experience in Small Engine Repair
• Experience in woodworking or carpentry
• Ability to take initiative on both assigned and unassigned work projects and to complete them independently.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Experience and ability to use an iPhone, desktop computer and software including Google.
• Possess, or have the ability to obtain, Red Cross First Aid, CPR and AED certifications.
• Valid driver’s license, driving record in good standing; able to operate a manual transmission vehicle.

Other Duties

• Perform other maintenance and grounds related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements Of The Position

• Ability to stand or walk for an eight (8) hour shift. Standing, twisting, turning, pushing, pulling, bending, crawling, crouching, stooping, and kneeling are required.
• Ability to lift, load and/or carry up to 50 pounds. .
• Good eyesight including clear distance, color, peripheral and depth perception vision.

Work Environment

• Duties are normally performed inside campus buildings but during winter months, snow removal requires working outdoors. Duties will require the ability to use a variety of tools, manual and powered, maintenance vehicles, snow removal machines, utility vehicles and other powered equipment.
• The Maintenance Technician is considered “essential personnel” for the Operations department in response to snow removal or building emergencies. In addition, the Technician may be required to fill in for absent colleagues and need to work alternative times. Exposure exists to hazards that are endemic to building maintenance activities and the use of power equipment. These hazards can be potentially dangerous situations including exposure to sharp blades, fluids and physical injury.
• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. St. Paul Academy and Summit School reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.

Salary Description $60,000 - $65,000