School Maintenance Worker

Phalen Leadership Academies • Merrillville, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The School Maintenance Worker maintains a safe, clean, functional, and well-maintained school facility. The role performs routine maintenance and repairs throughout the building and grounds, conducts regular inspections, identifies maintenance concerns, and promptly reports issues requiring specialized services or outside contractors to the School Operations Manager. The Maintenance Worker works closely with the School Operations Manager to address facility needs promptly and keep the school environment safe and operational for scholars, staff, and families.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, HVAC, and general building maintenance.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in building maintenance, facilities, construction, custodial maintenance, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs throughout the school building and grounds.
• Repair or replace basic hardware, fixtures, furniture, doors, locks, handles, shelving, and other facility items.
• Perform minor plumbing repairs, including replacing faucets, handles, toilet components, and other basic fixtures.
• Perform minor electrical and facility repairs within the employee’s training and authorized responsibilities.
• Address basic heating, cooling, and ventilation maintenance concerns and report larger system issues.
• Repair walls, ceilings, flooring, trim, and other building surfaces when appropriate.
• Assist with painting, touch-ups, and general building improvements.
• Assemble, install, relocate, and maintain school equipment and furnishings.
• Respond to maintenance requests from school administration and staff.
• Check and maintain appropriate building temperatures, monitor heating, cooling, and ventilation systems, make authorized thermostat adjustments, document recurring temperature concerns, and report HVAC issues or malfunctions to the School Operations Manager.
• Conduct routine building and grounds inspections, identify safety and maintenance concerns, and document and report needed repairs.
• Identify and report specialized repair needs, coordinate contractor access and on-site support, and follow up on outstanding maintenance issues.
• Follow safety procedures, address hazards, use equipment and materials properly, secure work areas, and document inspections and maintenance activities.
• Maintain organized maintenance areas, tools, equipment, and supplies; support school events and facility needs; address weather-related concerns; and perform other operational duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Healthcare insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Professional development opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and participation in professional communities within the school
• Incentive and bonus opportunities
• Competitive compensation

What This Job Offers

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