About this role
Facility Maintenance & Safety Technician | New Bern & Morehead City, NC
Pay: $15–$17 per hour
Job type: Part-time, on-site
Work base: New Bern, NC (603 Gaston Blvd), with regular travel to Morehead City, NC
Schedule: Weekend availability required; occasional after-hours response for urgent facility or vehicle-safety needs
Do Work That Matters
Every safe classroom, ready playground, and road-ready vehicle supports a child’s day. At Sunshine Schools NC, you will take ownership of the practical work that keeps our centers safe, welcoming, compliant, and running well.
This hands-on role combines facility maintenance with coordination of preventive maintenance and safety checks for company vehicles. You will work with approved vendors to schedule service and repairs; you are not expected to perform automotive repairs yourself.
What You’ll Own
- Perform general maintenance and minor repairs in classrooms, common areas, playgrounds, and outdoor spaces.
- Complete routine facility inspections and address safety, maintenance, and licensing-readiness issues before they become larger problems.
- Maintain clean, organized, hazard-free environments that support state and local childcare licensing requirements.
- Support readiness for fire, health, licensing, and other facility inspections.
- Coordinate preventive maintenance and required service for company vehicles, including oil changes, inspections, tire service, and approved repairs.
- Conduct and document routine vehicle-safety checks, including tire tread, visible condition, and other concerns affecting safe child transportation.
- Promptly report and coordinate resolution of vehicle issues so buses and other transportation vehicles are safe, compliant, and ready for service.
- Maintain organized facility and vehicle service records.
- Respond to urgent maintenance or transportation-safety needs after hours and on weekends when needed.
- Travel between New Bern and Morehead City locations as assigned.
What You Bring
- Experience in general maintenance, handyman work, building upkeep, or facilities support.
- Working knowledge of basic facility systems, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and minor repairs.
- A safety-first mindset, strong attention to detail, and the ability to identify and communicate issues promptly.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize work orders, and coordinate with vendors.
- Reliable transportation for travel between assigned locations.
- Reliable weekend availability and flexibility for occasional after-hours response.
Required for Employment
- Ability to pass the NC DCDEE childcare background check.
- Completion of required medical screening and TB test.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
Preferred
- Experience in childcare, schools, transportation, or another regulated environment.
- Familiarity with vehicle-safety inspections, preventive-maintenance coordination, or transportation compliance.
Why This May Be the Right Fit
- Meaningful work that directly supports children’s safety and daily experience.
- A supportive team and stable, consistent work.
- A role where initiative, reliability, and problem-solving make a visible difference.
Ready to help keep our centers and transportation vehicles safe and running smoothly? Apply today.