Preschool Maintenance Technician

Discovery Isle Preschool • Poway, CA

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About The Position

The Preschool Maintenance Technician supports the upkeep, safety, and operation of multiple preschool campuses. The role performs general building repairs and routine facility inspections; assists with classroom, school, and event setups; handles minor playground and grounds repairs; and monitors and performs preventative maintenance on key systems. The technician manages vendor and contractor activity, responds to urgent maintenance needs, maintains accurate records, and sources maintenance supplies. Travel between assigned schools is required using a personal vehicle, with mileage reimbursed per company policy.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of general building maintenance experience, ideally in schools, childcare, or multi-site environments.
• Pass all state-required background checks and maintain valid fingerprint clearance.
• Ability to respond to occasional after-hours emergencies.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds, and to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Customer-service mentality and strong communication skills.
• Basic computer competency, including Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Nice To Haves

• Trade school or technical training.

Responsibilities

• Perform general building repairs, including plumbing, carpentry, painting, patching, and electrical work.
• Conduct routine inspections and walkthroughs to identify facility needs and safety risks.
• Assist with equipment setup, room configurations, and event preparation to support classroom and school operations.
• Complete minor playground, landscaping, fencing, and grounds repairs.
• Monitor and perform preventative maintenance on HVAC, fire suppression, alarms, and vehicles.
• Manage vendor and contractor activity on campus and build positive working relationships with vendors, contractors, and school teams.
• Respond promptly to urgent maintenance situations, including weather events and building emergencies.
• Maintain accurate records of repairs, inspections, and vendor visits.
• Source and procure maintenance supplies.
• Travel between assigned schools using a personal vehicle; mileage is reimbursed per company policy.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Childcare tuition discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED