Maintenance Technician

Spring Education Group is a multi-brand education network of superior private school institutions spanning infant care through high school. The network (currently composed of approximately 220 schools) brings together some of the best private school programs in the country, with proven track records educating children through unique and carefully crafted curricula.

Maintenance Technician - Merryhill School

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid holidays and sick days
• 401k plan with company match
• Tuition discounts for your children
• Professional development
• Education reimbursement and partnerships

About the Role

The Maintenance Technician supports the smooth daily operation of the school by ensuring the campus, buildings, and equipment are clean, functional, and safe. This role is hands-on and highly collaborative-ideal for someone who is resourceful, proactive, and skilled in general facility repair. You will help maintain an optimal learning environment by addressing facility needs, coordinating vendor work, and supporting campus events and operational logistics.

You will also:

• 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

What We're Looking For

Essential Skills and Experience:

• 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

Education & Credentials:

• High school diploma (or equivalent), or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
• Valid Fingerprint Clearance and/or applicable state background check (required)

Experience:

• 2+ years of experience in maintenance or similar facility support roles, ideally in a school setting
• Working knowledge of building systems (HVAC, BMS, burglar, fire, and sprinkler systems) is a plus

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.