Facilities Maintenance Technician (Leave Replacement)
About The Position
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.
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)
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Other certifications (optional): F-60, F-80, F07, S12, S13
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
