Facilities Maintenance Technician (Temp to Perm)

Brooklyn Heights Montessori School (BHMS) offers a challenging and comprehensive curriculum built on the philosophy of Maria Montessori to children aged two years through eighth grade. Students work and learn in mixed-age classes led by teaching teams of thoughtful and well-trained professionals. The students have exposure to a full range of academic and artistic courses. BHMS also offers an after-school program and a summer day camp. The School is housed in a beautiful facility in the Cobble Hill section of Brooklyn and is ideally located for convenient access to all parts of Manhattan and Brooklyn.


Job Description: Facilities Maintenance Technician (Full-Time, Temp to Perm)

• Position Type: Full-Time
• Reports To: CFOO and Facilities Manager
• Location: Brooklyn, New York
• Anticipated Start Date: Immediate
• Anticipated End Date: 9/1/2026 with possibility of extension or conversion based on school needs.

Brief Description:
Brooklyn Heights Montessori School is an independent school in New York City serving students in grades 2 through 8. We seek a full-time Facilities Maintenance Technician to serve as a leave replacement within our Facilities & Operations team. This position is essential to ensuring that our campus is safe, well-maintained, and welcoming for students, faculty, staff, and families.

The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and experienced in maintaining school or institutional facilities, with a strong commitment to safety, service, and collaboration. This role involves both indoor and outdoor work in a dynamic school environment with children present. The employee must be able to stand, walk, climb stairs, and perform manual labor for extended periods.

Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):
Facilities Maintenance & Repairs

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on school buildings, systems, and equipment, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and painting.
• Respond to and complete maintenance work orders in a timely and professional manner.
• Conduct daily inspections of classrooms, common areas, restrooms, offices, and exterior spaces to identify and address issues.
• Assist with contractor oversight and vendor coordination as needed.

Campus Operations & Event Support

• Set up and break down furniture and equipment for school events, assemblies, parent meetings, and rentals.
• Support daily campus operations, including deliveries, room reconfigurations, and special projects.
• Assist with seasonal needs such as snow removal, landscaping, and summer campus preparations.

Safety, Security, and Compliance

• Follow all school safety protocols, including OSHA standards and NYC Department of Buildings and Fire Department regulations.
• Support emergency preparedness procedures and respond to facilities-related emergencies as needed.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and storage areas in an organized and safe condition.

Skills and Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; trade school or technical certification preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of facilities maintenance experience in a school, university, hospital, or commercial building environment.
• Working knowledge of building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting).
• NYC Certificates of Fitness - must hold an S-95 certificate (required)
  • Other certifications (optional): F-60, F-80, F07, S12, S13
  • willingness to obtain other certificates as needed
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer-service skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a school community.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends for events or emergencies.
• Successful completion of background checks and required school clearances.
• Experience working in an independent or K-12 school environment (strongly preferred)
• Experience working with contractors, vendors, and external service providers.
• Knowledge of building management systems (BMS) or computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• Strong customer-service orientation and ability to interact professionally with students, faculty, and families.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Brooklyn Heights Montessori School has an institutional commitment to the principles of diversity, social justice and equity. In that spirit, BHMS does not discriminate in violation of the law on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, national or ethnic origin, ancestry or any other characteristic.

The salary range for this position is $26.00 - $29.00 hourly, (non-exempt and is eligible for overtime). Salary is commensurate with experience, qualifications and aligned with the school's financial landscape. This position is benefits-eligible in accordance with school policy for temporary full-time employees.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT NOTICE TO APPLICANTS:
The facts stated in this application for employment and any supplementary materials (i.e.: resume and educational history) are true and complete. I understand that false or inaccurate statements or omissions of material facts shall be grounds for denial of employment and, if employed, for immediate dismissal. I authorize Brooklyn Heights Montessori School to investigate all statements and claims contained within this application, supplementary materials, and subsequent interviews, and acknowledge and agree that Brooklyn Heights Montessori School may check references from sources other than those references listed herein. I hereby release all current and former employers from any charges or damages for releasing any and all employment information, whether subjective or objective, to Brooklyn Heights Montessori School. I also understand that an offer or acceptance of employment does not create a contract of employment or otherwise alter the at-will nature of my employment with Brooklyn Heights Montessori School.

Brooklyn Heights Montessori School, in compliance with New York City Administrative Code §21-119 (derived from Local Law 60/1984) and section 424-a of the New York State Social Services Law, will require all employees to submit to a criminal background check, fingerprinting, and a records search of the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment for the existence of reports of child abuse and maltreatment.

Brooklyn Heights Montessori School is an equal opportunity employer seeking candidates who will embrace the tenets of Montessori Education, including the principles of community, educational and professional excellence, social justice, and equity.

Brooklyn Heights Montessori School has an institutional commitment to the principles of diversity, social justice and equity. In that spirit, BHMS does not discriminate in violation of the law on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, national or ethnic origin, ancestry or any other characteristic.