About this role
What We Will Achieve Together:
- Safe and Compliant Schools: Ensure all assigned schools are maintained in a safe, code-compliant, and licensing-ready condition at all times
- Operational Excellence: Deliver timely, high-quality preventative maintenance and repairs that minimize downtime and disruption to school operations.
- Trusted Partnership: Build strong relationships with school leadership, vendors, and internal teams, serving as a reliable and solutions-oriented facilities partner.
- Pride in Our Spaces: Maintain buildings and outdoor areas that reflect our standards, values, and commitment to children and families.
What you’ll do:
- Perform preventative maintenance and general repairs across multiple school locations, including HVAC filter changes, basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry, drywall, painting, flooring, playground equipment, fencing, and landscaping.
- Respond promptly and effectively to facility service requests, urgent issues, and emergencies.
- Conduct routine safety, health, and building condition checks; proactively identify and address potential issues before they escalate.
- Maintain accurate Property Condition Reports, work orders, and documentation using company ‑ approved systems.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with school leadership regarding repairs, timelines, and recommendations.
- Support small capital projects, improvements, and seasonal preparation.
- Represent the Facilities team with professionalism, accountability, and a service ‑ oriented mindset.
- Other job-related duties as assigned.
Required & Preferred Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Ability to pass required background and fingerprint checks.
- Basic proficiency using smartphones, tablets, or laptops for work orders and communication.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
- Regular travel between assigned school locations: regional travel required .
- Ability to stand 75% of the day, lift 50 lbs., twist , lift, carry, push, and pull.
- Ability to kneel, bend, climb ladders, and stand or walk for extended periods.
- Ability to use Tools & Equipment such as (although not limited to): Hand tools, Power tools, Ladders, Facility inspection instruments, etc.
- Work performed indoors and outdoors, year-round, in varying weather conditions.
- Frequent interactions with children, families, teachers, and other staff in an active school environment.
- Occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekends may be required to support operations or emergencies.
- Compliance with state childcare facility standards
- Adherence to safety, OSHA, and sanitation protocols
- Ability to work overtime in rotation.
We Offer:
We invest in our employees’ health, financial wellbeing, professional growth and family success through:
- Up to 50% childcare tuition discount.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, effective on your first day of employment.
- Free First Stop Health membership, providing 24/7 access to virtual primary care, urgent care, and short-term mental health support.
- 401(k) retirement plan with annual discretionary employer match contribution.
- Optional life insurance and short/long-term disability coverage, helping provide financial protection and peace of mind.
- Performance-based pay, including increases tied to certification and/or degree completion.
- Career growth and professional development opportunities, including training, mentorship, and our dedicated CHILD Conference.
- Generous paid time off and holiday benefits, including an annual Winter Break closure between Christmas and New Year's so employees can enjoy additional time with family and friends.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), offering confidential resources and support for mental health, financial wellness, work-life balance, and other personal needs.
- Employee referral bonus program, because great people know great people! Earn bonuses for helping us build an exceptional team.
- Additional lifestyle and fringe benefits, including tuition and professional development reimbursement, pet insurance, and other programs designed to support you and your family.
- Company vehicle, tools, fuel card, benefits, and paid training provided.
Salary Range: $25.00-$30.00 per hour.