Maintenance Technician - Day Shift (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)

Kent Place School; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Place School is seeking a skilled and dedicated Maintenance Technician for a day-shift role. The successful candidate will handle HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, painting and general repairs on the school campus, working with a team to keep facilities safe and functional.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in maintenance or facilities management, preferably in an educational setting, and are comfortable with on-call rotations. The position offers a stable daytime schedule and competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance or facilities management experience, preferably in a school setting.
• Ability to lift, bend and pull 50+ pounds.
• Strong carpentry, plumbing, electrical and general repair skills.
• HVAC knowledge and building automation familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and modify HVAC systems using building automation systems and perform preventive maintenance.
• Install/replace wiring fixtures, test smoke detectors and maintain fire alarm systems.
• Replace plumbing fixtures and repair plumbing components.
• Manage facility-related vendors and monitor contracted cleaning services.
• Perform maintenance tasks including painting, carpentry and electrical work.
• Prepare units for turnover for events and daily operations.
• Set up and break down events for school functions.
• Other duties as needed.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Heavy lifting

Carpentry/handyman

HVAC knowledge

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Kent Place School is seeking a skilled and dedicated Maintenance Technician for a day-shift position. The successful candidate will possess strong prior experience in apartment and school campus maintenance to fill the Maintenance Technician position at Kent Place School. As a maintenance technician, you will, alongside your coworkers, be responsible for troubleshooting service issues on our school campus, including HVAC, general appliance work, carpentry, painting, and plumbing. Technician Job Preference will be given to applicants with a mechanical background.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Use of building automation systems to oversee and modify HVAC systems, conduct regular inspections, and perform preventative maintenance
• Wiring fixtures, as well as maintenance/testing of smoke detectors, knowledge of fire alarms, receptacles, switches, light fixtures, fuses, and circuit breakers.
• Replacing plumbing fixtures, baseboard units, and valves; cleaning drains; installing/replacing toilets and sinks.
• Manage all facility-related vendors, addressing escalated issues, and monitor the quality of work performed by contracted cleaning services
• Able to perform all aspects of maintenance, such as plumbing, painting, carpentry, and electrical.
• Preparing units for turnover.
• Perform all event set-ups and break-downs for school functions
• All Other duties as needed or assigned

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in maintenance or facilities management, preferably in a school setting.
• Experience in general building repairs (plumbing, electrical, etc.)
• Participate in on-call rotation to ensure 24-hour emergency maintenance service and response
• Previous job experience: Property Maintenance, Contractors, Construction workers, hotel management maintenance
• Ability to lift, bend, and pull more than 50 pounds.
• Proficiency with power tools, facility-related equipment, and general carpentry/handyman work (e.g., repairing/replacing door hardware, painting).
• In-depth knowledge of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Experience using work order systems (preferred)

Kent Place School is an equal opportunity employer. We seek candidates who demonstrate a commitment to creating a community grounded in belonging, respect, and inclusion, as described in our Belonging statement.

Salary: $28.00 - $31.25 per hour