Maintenance Specialist

• “Born again” Christian with an active, growing relationship with Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
• Faithfully attends and supports a local church whose beliefs are in agreement with the CHESS Statement of Beliefs.
• Agree with, support, and abide by the CHESS Christian School Statement of Beliefs, Lifestyle Statement, and Educational Philosophy.
• K-12th teaching candidates must have a 4-year degree or the equivalent from a college or university.
• Preschool candidates must have a high school diploma.

Position: Maintenance Specialist

Location: Springboro, OH

Job : 176

# of Openings: 0

Department:
Operations

Reports to:

Operations Director
Time Status:
Full-Time, 12 months, 2080 annual hours
Pay Status:
Hourly, 40 hours per week
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt;
Overtime eligible
EEOC:
Service Worker

The Maintenance Specialist supports the maintenance, repair, and upkeep of CHESS's building and grounds to ensure a safe, functional, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and families. This hands-on role performs a variety of general maintenance tasks, minor repairs, preventative maintenance, and seasonal groundskeeping while providing supplemental custodial and operational support as needed. Working closely with the Operations Director, the Maintenance Specialist helps identify and address facility needs, supports larger maintenance projects, and takes pride in delivering quality workmanship.

The ideal candidate is dependable, resourceful, mechanically inclined, and committed to completing work safely, thoroughly, and to a high standard.

• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs throughout the facility.
• Conduct routine walkthroughs of buildings and grounds to identify maintenance needs, safety hazards, damage, and opportunities for improvement and coordinate their repairs with the Operations Director.
• Respond to daily or urgent facility issues, such as water leaks, power disruptions, or safety concerns in a timely and efficient manner to minimize disruption to school operations.
• Perform minor plumbing repairs, including unclogging toilets and drains, addressing leaks, and replacing basic plumbing fixtures as appropriate.
• Assist with minor repairs and upkeep of doors, locks, hardware, furniture, and classroom equipment.
• Inspect, clean, and maintain facility equipment, including vacuum cleaners, cleaning equipment, and other maintenance tools.
• Assist with preventative maintenance tasks to help keep building systems and equipment in good working condition.
• Adjust building systems such as lighting, thermostats, and ventilation to support efficient and comfortable facility operations.
• Monitor roof drains, gutters, and exterior drainage to prevent water intrusion.
• Assist the Operations Director with routine inspections, maintenance coordination, and compliance activities related to fire protection, emergency equipment, building safety, and other required facility systems.
• Follow established safety procedures when using tools, ladders, equipment, chemicals, and maintenance materials, ensuring work areas are appropriately secured from students and visitors.
• Maintain maintenance rooms and equipment, ensuring supplies are readily accessible and well organized.
• Provide supplemental janitorial support to the Custodian as needed to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming school environment.
• Perform supplemental grounds maintenance, including minor trimming of trees and bushes, removing weeds, clearing leaves and debris, and maintaining landscaped areas not otherwise addressed by contracted services.
• Assist with snow removal, shoveling, and deicing sidewalks and entrances to maintain safe access to the facility.
• Assist with classroom setup,…