Rockville, Maryland
Posted: 20-Apr-26
Location: La Canada, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $20.00 - $24.00 Hourly
Categories:
Preferred Education:
Maintenance Technician
Classification: Non-Exempt
Status: Regular, Full-Time
Work Year: 12-Month
Position Overview
The Maintenance Technician performs a wide range of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance tasks to support the safe, efficient, and attractive operation of school facilities. This role is responsible for minor plumbing, painting, carpentry, mechanical, and electrical repairs; supports daily operations and campus events; and maintains interior and exterior areas of campus facilities, including Boarding & Convent living areas, kitchens, classrooms, offices, hallways, restrooms, outdoor common areas, athletic areas, and the swimming pool. Participation in a facilities team on-call rotation is required to respond to evening, weekend, holiday, and emergency needs.
Key Responsibilities
Facilities, Mechanical & Building Systems
- Inspect, monitor, and perform minor repairs on building systems including boilers, radiators, gas wall heaters, forced-air heating systems, HVAC systems, AC window units, exhaust fans, refrigeration units, domestic hot water boilers, SAC pumping systems, and elevators
- Inspect and maintain fire extinguishers, fire protection equipment, fire and safety alarms, and emergency eyewash and shower stations
- Conduct routine campus walkthroughs and building inspections
Electrical & Plumbing
- Perform electrical repairs including replacing switches, outlets, plate covers, fuses, light fixtures, ceiling fans, transformers, and restoring or repairing existing fixtures
- Perform plumbing repairs including clogged toilets, sinks, showers, drains, faucet repairs and replacements, pipe repairs, irrigation pressure lines, exterior drainage, circulating pumps, tile repairs, and showerhead replacements
Carpentry, Structural & General Repairs
- Perform carpentry and building repairs including wood repairs and refinishing, metal and steel repairs, welding, wrought iron repairs, wall and ceiling repairs, painting, roof, tile, and floor repairs
- Repair doors, locks, hinges, knobs, athletic equipment, and campus fixtures
- Perform pressure washing, exterior window cleaning, graffiti removal, and vandalism repairs
- Assist with telephone and camera cable repairs
Pool, Grounds & Campus Support
- Maintain pool water quality, temperature, filtration systems, and pool deck areas
- Install and remove pool lane lines, starting blocks, fences, soccer goals, outdoor bleachers, and campus umbrellas
- Support cleaning of restrooms, loading docks, carports, dumpster areas, and exterior areas as needed
Operations & Support
- Respond to work orders, emergencies, and 24-hour on-call assignments as required on a rotating basis
- Support daily event set-ups, breakdowns, furniture moves, and department deliveries
- Coordinate vehicle fleet service requests
- Complete documentation and update work order systems
- Perform special projects as assigned
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required; minimum of five (5) years of related facilities maintenance experience and/or training
- Demonstrated experience in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and general building maintenance
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and maintenance manuals
- Ability to complete routine reports and documentation
- Ability to perform basic measurements and calculations
- Valid California driver’s license, reliable transportation, and an insurable driving record
- Ability to work independently, follow written and verbal instructions, and communicate effectively as part of a team
- Ability to comply with state, parish, and federal regulations
- Must be in good health and able to pass a physical examination
Physical & Work Environment
- Regular lifting up to 25 lbs; occasional team lifting up to 100 lbs
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, and reaching
- Work performed indoors and outdoors with exposure to varying temperatures and environmental conditions
- Participation in a facilities team on-call rotation, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency response
Compensation & Benefits
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy offers a competitive hourly rate of $20.00- $24.00 commensurate with experience and qualifications, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Generous paid time off for holidays, vacation, and sick leave
- 100% employer-paid long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance
- Professional development reimbursement
- 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% employer contribution after one year
Equal Opportunity & Fair Chance Employer
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy is an equal opportunity employer and evaluates all applicants without unlawful consideration of race, color, age, religion, gender, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. In accordance with California’s Fair Chance Act, the Academy will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process. Applicants requiring assistance may contact humanresources@fsha.org.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity is a vital element of Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy’s mission to educate young women for a life of faith, integrity, and truth. The Academy is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive community that values the uniqueness of each individual and honors the diversity of God’s creation.
