Lead Maintenance Technician

Detroit Catholic Central High School is a 200,000 square foot educational facility on a 115 acre campus located in Novi, Michigan. Our campus is a place where generations of Shamrocks have learned, grown, and become leaders in the Church and the world. It is also one of the most dynamic and beautiful private school campuses in Michigan, featuring modern academic wings, athletic facilities, chapels, gathering spaces, and the George & Mary Turek Hall of Science, a 57,000 square foot state-of-the-art STEM facility designed to prepare students for a rapidly changing world.

At Catholic Central High School, everything we do is rooted in faith, excellence, and community. From daily prayer and classroom learning to championship athletics and lifelong friendships, CC is more than a school. It is a faith-filled community grounded in the Basilian tradition of Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge.

The Lead Maintenance Technician ensures a safe, functional, and clean school environment for students and staff. This role combines hands‑on technical work with oversight of the maintenance team, transportation team, and outside contractors.

Reporting to the Director of Facilities and Transportation, the Lead Maintenance Technician is a full‑time, non‑exempt position. The Lead Maintenance Technician will be scheduled to work Monday – Friday from 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM and may be required to work nights, weekends, emergency call‑ins, and overtime as needed. Detroit Catholic Central High School offers highly competitive pay and benefits including health insurance, paid time off and holidays, a pension plan and a 403b retirement plan.

• A mission‑driven team that supports the daily life of the school community.
• A campus that blends tradition and innovation in a faith‑centered environment.
• Major school events, athletic gatherings, performances, retreats, and celebrations.
• A beautiful, highly regarded campus in a sought‑after Novi location.
• The behind‑the‑scenes work that makes extraordinary student experiences possible.

• Perform complex repairs across plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and groundskeeping systems.
• Operate machinery for snow removal, including snow blowers, plow‑equipped trucks and utility vehicles.
• Operate and maintain specialized power tools (e.g., scrubbers, buffers, extractors, pressure washers, vacuums) to maintain high‑standard interior finishes.
• Oversee fleet operations including working with the transportation team and vendors.
• Manage inventory and labor tracking.
• Read and interpret blueprints, general safety/operating instructions, electrical schematics, etc.
• Secure multi‑building facilities including locking and unlocking doors and windows and reporting unauthorized occupants.
• Manage the logistics of school events, including furniture resets and technical setup for various groups. Move furniture, equipment, supplies and tools as needed.
• Ensure strict compliance with all safety and code requirements of the Federal, State and local municipalities; support and enforce all school policies and rules, safety regulations and guidelines.
• Lead team in the Director’s absence, or by direction, providing clear operational instructions to the team.

The ideal candidate brings a proven track record in facility maintenance paired with exceptional interpersonal skills. You should be a problem‑solver who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and possesses the technical acumen to oversee HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry and groundskeeping. If you are a skilled leader who takes pride in building the foundation for others to succeed, we want to hear from you.

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Skilled trades experience with applicable licensing and certifications. At least 5 years of experience as a maintenance technician and at least 2 years in a lead maintenance technician role. Experience in a school environment is preferred.
• Possess and maintain a valid State CDL B license; a good driving record is required.
• Demonstrated mastery in troubleshooting and repairing electrical, plumbing, construction,…