Maintenance Technician
The Westminster Schools · westminster.net
AtlantaMid level3–5 yrs
The job in short
Maintenance technician.
Details
- Found
- 22 d ago · posted 2025-07-16
- Location as listed
- Atlanta, GA, USA
- Role
- Maintenance Technician
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Job Details: Job Location: Westminster Schools Inc - Atlanta, GA, Position Type: Full-Time Staff, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Category: Facilities, POSITION OVERVIEW
The Maintenance Technician at The Westminster Schools is a key contributor to the upkeep and operational integrity of the School’s facilities. This full-time, year-round position is responsible for performing a wide variety of maintenance tasks across campus buildings and grounds. These include general repair work, preventative maintenance, basic plumbing and electrical repairs, painting, and inspections, using a range of hand and power tools to ensure that school spaces are functional, safe, and well-maintained.
Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician works both independently and as part of a team, responding to daily work orders and assisting with special projects as needed. The role requires flexibility, initiative, and a customer-service mindset, often involving evening and weekend work during school events or periods of high demand. Through their work, the Maintenance Technician supports the School’s mission and provides an environment where students and faculty can thrive in pursuit of academic and personal excellence.
Supervisor: Maintenance Supervisor
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Position Status: Hourly, Non-exempt, Full-time,12-month position
Hours of Work: This is a full-time, year-round position. Standard work week with non-traditional work hours expectations. Evening and weekend work will be required during periods of heavy workload, campus special events, or facilities emergencies.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
The requirements below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for a successful candidate.
GED or High School Diploma
3-5 years of experience as a maintenance technician in a commercial setting
Knowledge of the practices, procedures, and safety precautions of the electrical trade
A general set of hand tools is expected to be provided by the employee. Westminster will provide specialized tools
Knowledge of low and high voltage electrical systems distribution
Knowledge and experience with multiple maintenance trades and practices
Valid GA Driver's License and a Westminster acceptable driving record
Customer-service oriented
Interact and communicate effectively and professionally with a broad constituency
A growth mindset seeking ways to foster self-development and growth
Identify and solve problems in a timely and resourceful manner
Flexible with the willingness to use initiative and handle extra duties as needed; carry out responsibilities with little or no supervision
Interpret a variety of documents/instructions, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and blueprints, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Basic communication skills and working knowledge of the English language; ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, procedure manuals, short correspondence, and memos
Demonstrate commitment to diversity and inclusion; respect and value the different experiences, ideas, and backgrounds others bring to the work environment
Possesses intermediate computer skills and can use an iPad for completing work orders, checking emails, and conducting online product/equipment research
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs a variety of general maintenance tasks to upkeep buildings and grounds
Uses a variety of hand and power tools to complete maintenance, repair, and installation tasks
Utilizes the school’s work order system to receive notice of tasks, log completion of tasks, and enter any helpful comments concerning the work
Replaces fuses, ballasts, light bulbs, and switches
Performs preventative maintenance tasks on building equipment and systems
Performs general plumbing and electrical repairs
Repairs, preps, and paints walls and other surfaces as needed
Partners with the Maintenance Supervisor to coordinate and inspect the work of General Maintenance contractors
Maintains tools and equipment in safe and sound working order
Conducts building walk-through regularly to verify proper functionality and notes/corrects any deficiencies as they relate to safety, building systems, and equipment
Conducts regular inspections of building systems and equipment; reports and/or resolves any issues/deficiencies
Complies with all safety practices, procedures, and rules
Ensures workshop area is cleaned and organized daily
Perform other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, and feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl; talk and hear; engage in moderately strenuous physical activity both indoors and out; and smell. The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The ability to become certified in CPR, AED, and First Aid is required.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee may occasionally be exposed to outside weather conditions and frequently walk on slippery or uneven surfaces. The noise level in the work environment is often loud.
Westminster is a drug-free, smoke/vape-free campus.
TRAVEL
Travel is primarily local during the regular business day. Overnight and out-of-area travel may also be required, primarily associated with planned events, conferences, and professional development opportunities.
Driving a Westminster vehicle may be required for this position.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Westminster is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment. It is Westminster’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities and administer terms and conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran under applicable federal, state and local laws. EOE/M/F/D/V.
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