Facilities Maintenance Technician

Location: Louisville, KY

Employment Type: Full-Time | Contract-to-Hire

Pay: $24.00/hr.

Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Monday – Friday

Position Overview: Snelling is seeking an experienced Facilities Maintenance Technician to support day-to-day facility operations for a private school located in Louisville, KY. This role requires a well-rounded, hands-on professional capable of performing interior and exterior maintenance across the campus. Under general supervision, the technician will perform electrical, mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, and general building/grounds maintenance to ensure a safe and efficient physical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance duties across the building and grounds, including electrical, mechanical, plumbing, pipefitting, HVAC support, carpentry, painting, drywall repair, and grounds upkeep.
• Diagnose equipment failures and determine effective repair solutions.
• Install, repair, dismantle, and reassemble equipment as needed.
• Operate tools, meters, gauges, and light equipment to complete and verify work.
• Review drawings, work orders, sketches, and verbal instructions to complete tasks accurately.
• Plan scope of work, including materials, tools, and timelines for each assignment.
• Maintain inventory of maintenance tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Perform preventive maintenance according to established schedules.
• Support school operations by completing set-ups and breakdowns for special events.
• Assist with seasonal duties, including snow and ice removal.
• Complete required documentation and routine paperwork.
• Safely lift and/or move up to 50 lbs frequently and up to 100 lbs occasionally.

Required Skills & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of relevant maintenance experience in a commercial, institutional, or similar setting.
• Proficient with typical technician tasks: HVAC support, assembly, electrical and plumbing work, soldering, cutting/pipefitting, carpentry, painting, and grounds maintenance.
• Ability to use mechanic’s tools, gauges, and diagnostic equipment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to work from technical drawings, diagrams, or verbal instructions.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work on ladders, scaffolds, and in confined spaces.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, or alternative shifts as needed.

Additional Expectations

• Energetic, self-motivated, and dependable team player.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with supervisors, staff, faculty, and peers.
• Able to estimate, request, and manage materials as needed.
• Willingness to perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities.