Maintenance Technician - National Heritage Academies

Aramark • City of Syracuse, NY

40d • $22 - $25

About The Position

Aramark Facilities is seeking a General Maintenance Technician to support operations across four charter school campuses in the Syracuse, New York area. This role is responsible for performing a wide range of preventive and corrective maintenance tasks to ensure each facility remains safe, functional, and well-maintained for students, staff, and visitors.

This position requires a hands-on technician who can operate independently across multiple sites while also providing informal leadership and support to custodial teams when needed. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in general maintenance, takes ownership of their work, and can manage competing priorities with minimal supervision.

Due to the multi-site nature of this role, strong organization, time management, and reliability are critical.Compensation DataCOMPENSATION: The Hourly rate for this position is $22.00 to $25.00. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation

There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to all applicable Fair Chance Ordinances and Acts. For jobs in San Francisco, this includes the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Requirements

• Requires at least 5 years of progressive, responsible experience in one or more of the skilled trades
• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent experience
• Considerable knowledge of practices, methods, and techniques pertaining to building, grounds and facilities maintenance and repair
• Must be well organized, computer literate with solid understanding of MS office software
• Ability to communicate optimally, both orally and in writing
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license
• Must understand the value of a work order system to support implementation of CMMS
• Considerable knowledge of safety standards and precautions pertaining to building and facilities maintenance and repair and the use of power tools
• Ability to work long hours in inclement weather and emergency situations, such as snow removal operations, storms, etc.
• Ability to effectively communicate on radios; and hear over equipment noise
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, vendors, and the public
• Ability to wear a respirator and/or self-contained breathing apparatus as outlined in the Industrial Standard for Respirator Use

Nice To Haves

• Leadership skills and experience preferred
• Experience with CMMS systems and building management systems is a plus
• A universal refrigeration certificate a plus
• Training in government safety regulations a plus where applicable

Responsibilities

• Support daily maintenance operations across multiple school campuses, ensuring facilities remain operational, safe, and responsive to the needs of students and staff.
• Perform a wide range of general maintenance tasks including repair of doors, windows, locks, office furniture, flooring, and fixtures.
• Complete minor electrical work such as replacing outlets, lighting fixtures, bulbs, and ballasts.
• Perform minor plumbing repairs including unclogging drains, replacing washers, and repairing fixtures.
• Install, repair, and maintain drywall, wall textures, and painted surfaces.
• Replace carpet tiles, hard floor tiles, and cove base as needed.
• Travel between four assigned charter school locations to address maintenance needs.
• Operate a service vehicle safely and efficiently throughout the workday.
• Prioritize and manage work orders across multiple sites with minimal supervision.
• Conduct routine inspections of facilities and address maintenance issues proactively.
• Utilize CMMS systems to open, track, and close work orders with clear and accurate documentation.
• Maintain strong organization and time management to support multi-site responsibilities.
• Order and manage maintenance supplies and materials as needed.
• Respond to urgent maintenance needs and emergency situations across all assigned locations.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule and respond to after-hours or weekend issues as needed.
• Escalate larger maintenance concerns to leadership for further action.
• Ensure safe and proper use of tools, equipment, and materials at all times.
• Support custodial teams as needed, providing guidance and assistance to maintain facility standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment across all locations.

Benefits

• Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources.
• Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage.
• Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees