Facilities Maintenance Technician

• Position Type:
  Facilities & Maintenance/ Facilities Maintenance Technician
• Date Posted: 10/27/2026
• Location:
  
  Montgomery County Intermediate Unit #23
• Closing Date: 11/13/2026

A vacancy exists for a Facilities Maintenance Technician to work at the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit in the Office of Facilities and Operations. The Facilities Maintenance Technician performs maintenance and repairs as needed to the mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems and makes general repairs to buildings and contents utilizing building related carpentry skills. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining all building components and plumbing equipment, sewer lines, and related systems in all MCIU buildings.

High School Diploma or equivalent required
.

4-6 years of experience in the trades, and in performing maintenance and repairs as needed to building components, electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems and making general repairs to buildings and contents.

Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License required
. Must be able to operate automatic and standard transmission vehicles and all District-owned vehicles.

Ability to read and understand blueprints, specifications, etc. using trade technology.

Ability to work in a team environment and to work effectively with people.

Ability to work under stress and with frequent interruptions.

Ability to schedule time to meet deadlines, to communicate effectively, and to read and analyze written and verbal information.

Original certificates of clearance from the State Police, Child Abuse Registry, and PDE FBI.

• Knowledge of Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical and HVAC and the ability to trouble shoot and repair various building related equipment and repair drywall, doors and floors as needed.
• Ability to install, maintain, repair, troubleshoot all equipment associated with plumbing to include but not limited to overhead piping, bathroom fixtures, automatic flush valves, copper and plastic piping, drinking fountains, portable equipment, hot water heaters, ice machines, pumps, etc.
• Evaluate, produce specifications and parts list in order to complete assigned tasks and/or projects.

Performs basic repairs and preventative maintenance on all associated equipment; performs basic carpentry, electrical and plumbing repairs and maintenance; installs component parts on classroom and office equipment and facility components to provide a safe and functional environment.

Knowledge of carpentry and painting includes finishing sheetrock, repairing walls, applying primer and finishing paint per paint manufacturer specifications.

Inspects buildings and equipment to ensure equipment, including installed items such as pumps and alarms, is operating properly and buildings are maintained properly.

Performs basic rough and finish carpentry work including repairs of structures such as partitions, walls, doors and hardware, fences, etc.

• Knowledge of recovery of refrigeration as per the Universal Refrigerant recovery laws.
• Knowledge of reviewing blueprints and specifications for new projects and installations to ensure working relationship with current systems and equipment.

Assembles furniture, shelving, countertops and partitions. Installs ceiling, floor tiles, bulletin boards, and weather stripping. Coordinates and assists with the transfer of furniture and other items to designated areas. Installs component parts on classroom and office equipment and facility components to provide a safe and functional learning environment.

Assists custodial and maintenance workers in the maintenance of their respective facilities as required. Unloads materials, supplies, and equipment when received. Assists other skilled workers in specific trades as directed.

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