Facilities & Grounds Technician

Pay range: $25.00 – $29.00 per hour, depending on experience

Reports to: Director of Facilities

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week. Occasional early mornings, evenings, and weekends are required to support school events, assemblies, and campus needs.

The Facilities & Grounds Technician keeps Carden Academy’s buildings and campus safe, functional, and welcoming for students, faculty, and families. This is a hands‑on role: routine repairs, preventive maintenance, event setup, and light grounds care across a small campus where no two days look alike.

The right candidate is practical, self‑directed, and comfortable working around children. You will be the person faculty come to when something breaks and the person who notices hazards before anyone else.

• Perform routine repairs and upkeep across classrooms, offices, restrooms, and common areas, minor carpentry, patching, touch‑up painting, hardware and fixture replacement, and furniture and equipment moving, adjustment, etc.
• Hang bulletin boards, shelving, whiteboards, and similar classroom fixtures.
• Carry out preventive maintenance on a scheduled basis, such as but not limited to, gutter clearing, rust and corrosion treatment & prevention, operation of floor scrubber/buffer equipment, moisture control, ongoing needs in our tropical climate.
• Track requests from Help Desk and log completed work in a simple work order log for record keeping.
• Manage maintenance of locks and campus access hardware.

• Maintain planter beds, trim foliage, manage weeds, and keep the campus tidy and presentable.
• Keep walkways, sidewalks, play areas, and parking areas clear of debris and trip hazards.
• Maintain and safely operate maintenance & grounds equipment; report needed repairs or replacements.

• Set up and break down chairs, tables, canopies, and equipment for assemblies, school events, and outdoor learning spaces.
• Support teachers with moving or reconfiguring classroom furniture & program materials.

• Conduct regular campus safety inspections and report or correct hazards promptly.
• Follow OSHA safety practices, including ladder safety, power equipment safety, and proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Store, label, and handle cleaning agents, paints, and chemicals in accordance with Safety Data Sheet requirements.
• Perform routine checks of smoke detectors.
• Support fire, lockdown, and evacuation drills.
• Assist with hurricane, wildfire, and severe weather preparation, including defensible-space clearance, securing outdoor equipment, and knowing the location and operation of water, gas, and electrical shutoffs.

• Other duties as assigned in support of campus maintenance & operations.

This position works on an active school campus during both school hours and non-school hours. The Technician is expected to:

• Maintain professional, appropriate boundaries with students at all times.
• Follow school policies regarding student interaction, supervision, and campus conduct.
• Sequence work to minimize disruption to instruction and to keep tools, equipment chemicals, and work areas secured and inaccessible to students.
• Serve as a mandated reporter under Hawaiʻi law and complete required training.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two or more years of general maintenance, facilities, trades, property, or grounds experience.
• Working knowledge of basic carpentry, painting, and minor plumbing repair.
• Valid Hawaiʻi driver’s license and a clean driving record; ability to run supply and materials errands.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing requests, and communicate clearly with staff.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check and…