Maintenance Technician, 2026-2027

Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and functional school environment for students, staff, and visitors. This role performs a wide range of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance tasks, including basic HVAC support, plumbing, carpentry, general repairs, and cleaning. The ideal candidate is hands-on, dependable, and takes pride in keeping a school campus running smoothly.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Receive, review, prioritize, complete, and close facilities work orders
• Communicate clearly and professionally with staff regarding timelines and progress
• Maintain accurate documentation and close tickets with detailed notes
• Balance urgent, same-day needs with planned and preventive maintenance
• Escalate complex issues and coordinate with vendors when necessary

• Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance across multiple campuses
• Complete basic HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, and minor electrical repairs
• Support setups and breakdowns for school events

• Support daily cleaning and sanitation needs as required
• Assist with deep cleaning, summer projects, and special initiatives
• Proactively monitor campus conditions and address issues before they escalate

• Support facilities needs across multiple campuses as the school network grows
• Plan and prioritize work across sites to ensure timely response and equitable support
• Travel between campuses as needed during the workday
• Help develop systems, routines, and standards to support multi-site operations
• Support onboarding or coordination of additional facilities staff or vendors as needed

• Respond immediately to safety and emergency maintenance concerns
• Identify and report hazards promptly
• Support inspections, audits, and compliance requirements
• Follow all safety protocols and school policies

• Serve as a primary facilities point of contact for school staff
• Partner closely with school leadership, operations, and custodial teams
• Coordinate with outside contractors and vendors
• Maintain a service-oriented, solutions-focused approach

Qualifications

• 25 years of facilities maintenance or building operations experience
• Valid Texas Driver's License Class C
• Experience managing work orders or ticketing systems
• Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, and general maintenance
• Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize with urgency
• Willingness and ability to travel between campuses
• Physical ability to perform job duties
• Willingness to work early mornings, evenings, or weekends as needed
• Deep alignment with the mission and values of Houston Classical and commitment to educational equity