Maintenance Team Lead

Stuart Hall School•Staunton, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Stuart Hall School is seeking a dedicated individual to serve as a Maintenance Team Lead. This role is responsible for coordinating and supporting the daily operations of campus facilities to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. The position provides hands-on leadership and day-to-day direction for maintenance and housekeeping, working alongside the team to maintain school buildings and grounds. The Maintenance Team Lead is a working supervisor responsible for coordinating the daily operations of Stuart Hall's facilities, which includes providing hands-on leadership to the maintenance and housekeeping staff. The core responsibility is to ensure the safe and efficient upkeep of campus buildings and grounds, which involves managing work orders, performing general maintenance and repairs, and acting as the accountability link between the facilities team and the Director of Strategic Operations. This is a 12-month, full-time, hourly, non-exempt position paying $25 to $30/hour, commensurate with experience. The Team Lead reports to the Director of Strategic Operations.

Requirements

Experience in facilities maintenance, building trades, or related hands-on work
Strong ability to organize, prioritize, and follow through on multiple tasks
Demonstrated reliability and accountability in day-to-day work
Practical problem-solving skills and sound judgment
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Clear and direct communication skills
Ability to use or learn basic systems for work tracking (e.g., Freshdesk, Google tools)
Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including prolonged standing and walking; bending, kneeling, and reaching; lifting and moving materials and equipment up to 50 pounds; manual labor tasks such as furniture moves and snow removal; and indoor and outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
Valid driver's license required
Ability to pass a background check

Nice To Haves

Serving as a coach for an interscholastic or club team, if desired.
Opportunity for involvement in the residential life program, including the possibility of living on campus as a Dorm Parent or Campus Support, participating in weekly duty nights, or joining the Weekend Duty Team to support student activities.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, assign, and monitor daily maintenance and housekeeping tasks (based on SOPs)
Review incoming work orders and help prioritize work using established guidelines
Ensure work is completed fully, on time, and to a high standard
Maintain awareness of what is happening across campus at all times
Identify and address gaps, delays, or missed work
Communicate status updates, challenges, and decision points
Perform general maintenance, basic repairs, and upkeep of buildings, equipment, and grounds
Support preventative maintenance, inspections, and vendor coordination
Respond to urgent issues and help coordinate timely resolution
Monitor campus conditions and address or assign visible needs (cleanliness, minor repairs, resets)
Serve as the primary on-call contact for after-hours facilities issues, responding to emergencies and ensuring coverage when unavailable
Provide clear, consistent day-to-day direction for maintenance and housekeeping staff
Ensure team members understand priorities and expectations
Promote accountability, safety, and quality of work
Support onboarding and training of new team members
Address routine team challenges and partner with the Director of Strategic Operations as needed
Proactively identify operational issues, inefficiencies, or recurring problems
Resolve routine issues independently within scope and escalate when needed
Support consistent use of the work order system (Freshdesk) and team workflows
Track progress and completion of assigned work
Assist in maintaining schedules, routines, and standard operating procedures
Communicate clearly with faculty, staff, students, and vendors
Ensure stakeholders are informed about work status, timelines, and disruptions