Maintenance Technician I

Montverde Academy is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to maintain buildings and equipment across our school and boarding campus. You will respond to HVAC service calls, perform preventive maintenance, and handle plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and other building repairs. The job role is full time, working 12 months, from 7am to 3: 30pm. Responsibilities: Independently troubleshoot and repair common HVAC faults within assigned scope. Perform routine plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and other building repairs. Inspect and service HVAC and other building systems and equipment on a preventive maintenance schedule. Respond to service calls, record labor and materials in the work order system, and refer complex repairs to the supervisor. Follow Academy safety, student safeguarding, and building access procedures. Coordinate repairs around classes, campus activities, and residence hall operations. Direct vehicle and pedestrian traffic during arrival, dismissal, and campus events as assigned. Use sound judgment, remain calm and professional under pressure, and de-escalate tense interactions. Refer escalating situations to a supervisor or campus security. Participate in the Facilities on-call rotation and respond to after-hours service calls as assigned. Campus events and emergencies may require work outside regular hours. Follow Academy procedures for personal protective equipment, lockout/tagout, ladder and rooftop access, work area controls, and incident reporting. Perform other related duties as assigned. Skills and Qualifications: High school diploma or GED. Two years of relevant experience in facilities maintenance, HVAC service, or skilled trades, or an equivalent combination of relevant technical education, apprenticeship training, and practical experience. Hands-on HVAC preventive maintenance and troubleshooting experience, with demonstrated ability to diagnose and repair common plumbing and electrical faults and carpentry deficiencies. Knowledge of interpreting service manuals, wiring diagrams, and basic drawings, using trade tools and test instruments safely, and document work accurately. Ability to prioritize work independently, recognize when to seek assistance, and communicate professionally in an active school and residential setting. Communicate effectively and professionally. Proven success working collaboratively with colleagues. Preferred Qualifications: EPA Section 608 Universal certification. Candidates hired without it must obtain it within six months of hire. Two years of working experience in a K12 school, boarding school, college, or comparable occupied facility. Experience with light-commercial HVAC equipment and familiarity with viewing building automation alarms and equipment status. Completion of relevant vocational training or an apprenticeship. Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Work indoors and outdoors in occupied buildings, mechanical rooms, rooftop areas, and outdoor traffic zones. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to access and navigate each department at the Academys facilities.