Higher Ground Education is bringing on a Facilities Maintenance Lead to help support and manage our schools’ facilities needs for our Northern Virginia schools!
These are important roles for the Facilities team, and we’re looking for customer-oriented individuals who are both a clear-communicator and strong technical skills.
If you’re excited about working in an entrepreneurial environment and providing top-tier service to school leaders, this role is for you!
Responsibilities
The Facilities Maintenance Lead is responsible for performing routine building maintenance tasks. We are looking for a Jack-of-all trades who can do small repairs and troubleshoot issues that can be resolved with a "Do It Yourself" fix for the schools' buildings and facilities.
Performs general cleaning and other tasks as assigned. This is a full-time, non-exempt hourly position, reporting to the Regional Manager.
Must be able to work flexible hours.
The Facilities Maintenance Technician will
- Paint, remodel, refurbish areas as needed
- Repair, maintain / monitor equipment and amenities
- Prepare classrooms for incoming classes
- Change light bulbs, interior and exterior as needed
- Perform small repairs and support with diagnosing issues
- Perform other work-related duties as assigned
- On call maintenance for all facilities in region
Skills
We’d love to talk to you if you have
- High school education or equivalent
- 5-8 years in facilities maintenance
- Basic understanding of electrical, plumbing, or carpentry
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Organized, detail oriented, self-motivated, and able to multi-task
- Excellent communication and follow-through skills
We’d really love to talk to you if you have
- Experience in school-based operations or facilities
- Experience working with third party vendors
About us
At Higher Ground, we're driven by a deep desire to bring about widespread change in education today. Since our founding 5 years ago, we have opened over 80 beautiful schools across the U.
S., serving students from birth through high school. Now we’re virtual and going global. We offer :
- Fully remote work
- A competitive salary
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- 100% tuition discount for two children at any school within our network
- A network of supportive peers and mentors who regularly share best practices
- Career growth and promotion opportunities
If you love children and have been looking for the right opportunity to grow, join our school community by applying below!
Higher Ground Education, Guidepost Montessori, and Academy of Thought and Industry are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO).
We will not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.
Our leadership is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy. When requested, we are committed to reasonably accommodate employees and applicants with disabilities or special needs that may require an accommodation.
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