Preschool Maintenance Technician

Heritage Oak Private Education; Columbia, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Childcare tuition discounts

Competitive pay

Job summary

Chesterbrook Academy in Columbia and Mount Pleasant, SC is seeking a dependable Preschool Maintenance Technician to keep classrooms safe and welcoming. You will perform repairs, conduct safety inspections, assist with setup and events, and coordinate vendor work across sites.

You’ll monitor preventative maintenance for HVAC, fire systems, and more, while maintaining records and sourcing supplies. After-hours responses may be required, with mileage reimbursed for travel between campuses.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; trade training preferred.
• 2–5 years of general maintenance experience, ideally in multi-site settings.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs (occasionally 100lbs) and work outdoors in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Perform general building repairs including plumbing, carpentry, painting, and electrical work.
• Inspections to identify facility needs and safety risks.
• Support operations by assisting with equipment setup and event preparation.
• Monitor preventative maintenance on HVAC, alarms, and other systems.
• Coordinate vendor and contractor activity on campus.
• Maintain records of repairs, inspections, and vendor visits.
• Travel between assigned schools via personal vehicle; mileage reimbursed.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Chesterbrook Academy, a part of the Spring Education Group of schools, is seeking a dependable, hands‑on Preschool Maintenance Technician to help maintain safe, functional, and welcoming preschool environments across two locations in Columbia and Mount Pleasant, SC. In this role, you’ll be a trusted partner to School Leaders, responding quickly to maintenance needs, supporting preventative care, and coordinating vendor‑driven projects that keep our schools operating smoothly.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform general building repairs, including plumbing, carpentry, painting, patching, and electrical work.
• Conduct routine inspections and walkthroughs to identify facility needs and safety risks.
• Support classroom and school operations by assisting with equipment setup, room configurations, and event preparation.
• Complete minor playground, landscaping, fencing, and grounds repairs.
• Monitor and perform preventative maintenance on key systems such as HVAC, fire suppression, alarms, and vehicles.
• Manage all vendor and contractor activity on campus.
• Build strong, positive working relationships with vendors, contractors, and school teams.
• Respond promptly to urgent maintenance situations, including weather events or building emergencies.
• Maintain accurate records of repairs, inspections, and vendor visits.
• Source and procure maintenance supplies.
• Travel between assigned schools via personal vehicle; mileage reimbursed per company policy.

What We’re Looking For:

• High School Diploma or GED required; trade school or technical training preferred.
• Must pass all state‑required background checks and maintain valid fingerprint clearance.
• Must be able to respond to occasional after‑hours emergencies.
• 2–5 years of general building maintenance experience, ideally in schools, childcare, or multi‑site environments.
• Physically able to lift up to 50lbs (occasionally up to 100lbs) and work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Customer‑service mentality and strong communication skills.
• Basic computer competency (Microsoft Office, Google Suite).
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay
• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Paid time off
• Childcare tuition discounts

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. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction.

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.