Maintenance Technician

Patria Church•Rancho Cucamonga, CA

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician at Patria Church is a service-oriented individual responsible for supporting the daily operations of Patria Church, United Christian Academy (UCA), and Abundant Preschool of Learning (APL). This role requires consistent awareness of campus needs, sound judgment, and the ability to accurately report facility concerns. The technician must apply basic maintenance and safety principles, use discretion in escalating issues, and respond promptly to work orders and communications. This position is vital in creating a safe, orderly, and welcoming campus environment, upholding the excellence and stewardship expected across all Patria Church properties. Every position at Patria Church reflects the mission to Seek the Lost, Teach the Found, and Send the Disciples, with the conviction that every family matters to God. The Maintenance Technician reports directly to the Facilities Manager.

Requirements

Service-oriented individual supporting daily operations.
Consistent awareness of campus needs.
Sound judgment.
Ability to report facility concerns accurately.
Ability to appropriately apply basic maintenance and safety principles.
Discretion when determining issues that require immediate escalation.
Ability to stay attentive throughout the day.
Respond to work orders, facility concerns, and communication in a timely and professional manner.
Complete work orders accurately.
Communicate facility concerns through proper reporting channels.
Serve as a vital part of creating a safe, orderly, and welcoming campus environment.
Demonstrate conduct and work ethic that helps maintain excellence and stewardship.
Support the mission to Seek the Lost, Teach the Found, and Send the Disciples.
Support the conviction that every family matters to God.
Report directly to the Facilities Manager.
Support the daily function and readiness of Patria Church, UCA, and APL.
Complete routine maintenance tasks.
Address facility needs.
Assist with room setups and campus preparation.
Ensure environments remain safe, functional, and prepared for high-volume activity during ministry nights, school operations, VBS, SPRINTS, graduations, and conferences.
Prioritize preventative maintenance, facility checks, and minor repairs when campus activity is low.
Respond promptly to communication from the Facilities Manager, school offices, and ministry departments.
Available to work weekdays, evenings, weekends, and ministry events as operational needs require.
Shift assignments subject to change based on staffing and campus demands.
Model the Spirit of Patria Church’s guiding scripture, Ephesians 3:14–15.
Build a church community that supports and strengthens families, fostering faith, worship, and belonging.
Fulfill The Four Pillars of Patria Church: Christ, Community, Character, and Commitment.
Embrace and execute a Neighborhood Groups philosophy of ministry.
Act in accordance with the vision of Patria Church.
Successfully completes all required background checks and pre-employment screenings.
Demonstrates reliability, punctuality, and consistent attendance.
Reads, writes, spells, and communicates clearly in English.
Demonstrates basic computer skills and the ability to use communication and scheduling systems.
High School Diploma or GED required.
Valid California driver’s license required.

Nice To Haves

Technical training or hands-on experience in facilities maintenance, building maintenance, or property maintenance preferred.
Two (2) or more years of experience performing general maintenance and repair work in commercial, institutional, school, or church facilities preferred.
Certificate in HVAC, building maintenance technology, or a relevant field preferred.
Experience performing routine and preventative maintenance across multiple building systems.
Familiarity with basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and painting repair tasks.
Experience supporting campus operations and coordinating with outside vendors or licensed contractors when needed.
Experience in school, church, or public-facing environments preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform routine maintenance tasks across Patria Church, UCA, and APL, ensuring functionality and safety of classrooms, offices, restrooms, playgrounds, and ministry spaces.
Inspect buildings, electrical systems, grounds, and equipment to ensure safe, well-maintained conditions.
Complete basic repairs such as light bulb replacement, tightening loose hardware, patching minor wall damage, assembling furniture, adjusting fixtures, and supporting simple paint touch-ups.
Set up and reset rooms for school and ministry activities, including furniture movement, equipment placement, and event preparation.
Conduct daily walkthroughs to identify facility concerns, hazards, or repair needs and report them promptly to the Facilities Manager.
Observe all campus areas for maintenance-related hazards such as leaks, damaged equipment, unsafe surfaces, or malfunctioning fixtures.
Identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustments or repair to ensure compliance with codes, law, working practices, and health and safety regulations.
Report urgent issues immediately and support temporary safety measures until proper repairs can be completed.
Operate a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools including saws, router, drills, sanders, planners, drill presses, and various hand tools.
Follow all safety guidelines when using ladders, tools, cleaning materials, and maintenance equipment.
Ensure tools, supplies, and materials are secured at all times and not accessible to students or children.
Support UCA and APL with classroom adjustments, minor repairs, and daily operational needs.
Assist with facility readiness during services, VBS, SPRINTS, conferences, graduations, and special ministry events.
Prepare indoor and outdoor spaces to ensure a welcoming, safe, and functional environment for all campus activity.
Provide courteous assistance to staff and volunteers during event setup, transitions, and teardown.
Use tools, materials, and equipment responsibly and keep maintenance areas organized and clean.
Communicate clearly with the Facilities Manager, fellow technicians, school staff, and ministry departments.
Respond to requests with a teachable, solution-oriented attitude.
Report facility issues, hazards, and completed work promptly and through proper channels.
Work collaboratively as part of a team and support the broader operations of the church and school during peak ministry seasons.
Remain attentive and engaged throughout each shift, maintaining a service-minded and ministry-focused posture.
Demonstrate humility, integrity, and consistency in every area of leadership.
Lead by example and set the spiritual and cultural tone for the team through servant leadership, accountability, and Christ-centered decision-making.
Remain teachable and responsive to feedback, modeling personal responsibility in both success and challenge.
Turn vision into action through effective planning, communication, and collaboration.
Build systems that empower others, manage resources with excellence, and develop individuals toward higher performance and spiritual growth.
Operate with ownership and initiative, ensuring excellence without the need for constant oversight.
Uphold organizational unity and consistently exemplify the four pillars of Christ, Community, Character, and Commitment in every setting.
Complete all required onboarding, safety, and role-specific training within established timeframes.
Communicate clearly and respectfully with staff, volunteers, and supervisors.
Adapt well to changing priorities, event schedules, and ministry needs.
Work well under limited supervision, showing initiative and follow-through.
Maintain confidentiality, discretion, and integrity in all responsibilities.
Represent Patria Church’s mission and values through professionalism, teamwork, and Christlike conduct.
Attend all mandatory meetings and events, including supporting Good Friday, Easter, and Christmas services, as well as the annual volunteer appreciation event, consistent with operational needs.
Interpret and adhere to Patria Church’s policies, procedures, and employee handbook.
Use good judgment and be flexible and innovative.