Building Maintenance Technician

St. John’s Prep is an inclusive, Catholic, Xaverian Brothers‑sponsored school for young men in grades 6 through 12. Founded on Xaverian values of compassion, humility, simplicity, trust, and zeal, the school educates students to be, do, and stand for good in the world.

The Building Maintenance Technician reports to the Managing Director of Buildings & Grounds and performs a wide variety of skilled and semi‑skilled maintenance and repair tasks for assigned buildings and related facilities, furnishings, and equipment. Duties include painting, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, heating, roofing, and related work. This full‑time hourly, second‑shift position typically requires work from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The ideal candidate is a self‑starter who can work with minimal supervision.

• Repair buildings and structures; build and install cabinets, partitions, whiteboards, and shelves; repair furniture and equipment; install floor coverings, acoustical ceilings, and window glass; repair roofs, floors, doors, locks, and related items.
• Perform basic electrical and plumbing repair such as replacing switches and wiring, repairing faucets, sewer, boiler room equipment, pumps, check valves, boiler lines, heating, and ventilation systems.
• Paint building interiors and exteriors, furniture, cement, and other materials and items; pour and finish concrete.
• Estimate materials, labor and time needed for projects, operate light automotive equipment to travel to facilities, and transport materials, furniture, and equipment.
• Complete assigned work orders in a timely and complete fashion.
• Follow safety guidelines when performing all tasks.
• Partner to prepare rooms for events.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of materials, tools, methods, and equipment used in a building trade such as carpentry, plumbing, painting, masonry, cement work, and electrical work.
• Repair practices for structures, furnishings, and equipment, and work safety practices.

• Prepare estimates of time, materials, and labor.
• Work from plans and specifications.
• Work with limited supervision.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Form and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Provide supervision, training and assistance to others as required.
• Organize, plan, and prioritize time effectively.
• Multi‑task and change directions easily.
• Be attentive to detail.
• Conduct themselves with integrity and dependability.
• Be a team player with a positive attitude, and exhibit kindness and concern for others.

• A high school graduate or higher preferred.
• A valid driver’s license and MVR required.
• At least 2‑3 years of experience in a building trade such as carpentry, painting, masonry, electrical, or a combination of training and education.

• Standing/sitting for long periods of time.
• Bending, lifting, pushing, kneeling, crouching, crawling, stooping.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to reach at and above shoulder height to access higher areas of equipment, etc.
• Must be capable of adapting to frequent changes in position throughout the workday.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone.
• Use of hands and fingers for manipulation, and using computer keyboard, educational tools, play equipment, and performing first aid and CPR.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.

St. John’s Prep is committed to building a diverse and inclusive campus community. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.