Preschool Maintenance Technician

Spring Education Group•San Diego, CA

7d•$28 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Discovery Isle, part of Spring Education Group, is seeking a dependable, hands-on Maintenance Technician to maintain safe, functional, and welcoming preschool environments across several schools in Poway, San Marcos, and San Diego-Penasquitos. The technician partners with School Leaders, responds to maintenance needs, supports preventative care, and coordinates vendor-driven projects. The role involves travel between assigned schools in a personal vehicle, with mileage reimbursed according to company policy, and occasional after-hours emergency response. To perform the job successfully, the employee must be able to carry out each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities. The position involves frequent walking, standing, sitting, squatting, stooping, reaching, kneeling, rising from the floor, twisting, listening, reading, writing, and speaking English. It also often involves carrying, lifting, and repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally pushing, pulling, or bending. Clear vision and hearing are regularly required, with vision correction permitted. Spring Education Group is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Pass all state-required background checks and maintain valid fingerprint clearance.
At least 2 years of general building maintenance experience.
Ability to respond to occasional after-hours emergencies.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
Ability 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.
Ability to perform the physical activities described for the position, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Nice To Haves

Trade school or technical training.
Maintenance experience in schools, childcare, or multi-site environments.

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.
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.