School Facilities Technician: Keep Campuses Safe & Running

Merryhill-School-8; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

401k with match

Tuition discounts

Professional development

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Merryhill School in San Jose is looking for a Maintenance Technician to keep the campus, buildings, and equipment clean, functional, and safe. This hands-on role is highly collaborative and supports daily operations and campus events.

You will coordinate vendor work, manage keys and access, monitor building systems, and assist with long-range facilities planning. Strong organizational skills and reliability are essential to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• Strong organization and ability to maintain accurate documentation
• High attention to detail
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Accountability, reliability, and openness to feedback
• Sound judgment and problem‑solving ability

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain the facility, grounds, and equipment, including handyman repairs and painting/patching
• Contact vendors for specialized repairs, gather quotes, and coordinate approval with the supervisor
• Work with vendors and oversee contractors as needed
• Clean cafeteria tables and sweep floors after lunch, as required
• Perform periodic daily cleaning of bathrooms throughout the day
• Support school events by providing equipment, setup, and on‑site assistance
• Monitor vendor service visits (HVAC, elevator, fire systems, etc.)
• Coordinate and manage building keys; collaborate with IT regarding swipe card access
• Maintain awareness of facility and grounds security
• Collaborate with the supervisor on long‑term facility planning and campus upkeep
• Identify CapEx needs, obtain quotes, and prioritize requests with the supervisor
• Demonstrate flexibility and resilience in a changing, fast‑paced environment
• Run facilities errands and support nearby campuses as needed (mileage reimbursement provided)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Organization

Documentation

Communication

Accountability

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma

Background check clearance

Tools

HVAC knowledge

BMS familiarity

Fire safety systems

Job description

Merryhill School in San Jose is looking for a Maintenance Technician to keep the campus, buildings, and equipment clean, functional, and safe. This hands-on role is highly collaborative and supports daily operations and campus events.

You will coordinate vendor work, manage keys and access, monitor building systems, and assist with long-range facilities planning. Strong organizational skills and reliability are essential to succeed in this role.