Maintenance Technician
Company: Open Sky Education
Role summary
Maintenance Technician is a full-time role at Open Sky Education in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-10-22. Experience level: 2-5. No degree required.
- Job title
- Maintenance Technician
- Company
- Open Sky Education
- Location
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- Trades & Construction
- Experience level
- 2-5
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-10-22
You’ll love this role if you enjoy working with your hands and taking pride in keeping school environments safe and welcoming for students. It’s a great opportunity to gain steady experience in facilities management with a supportive team, and you won’t need a college degree to get started.
Job description
Job Purpose
Under the direction of the National Facilities Director, the Maintenance Technician will ensure that all facilities are properly maintained in a manner which reflects our organizational pride and the high standards of care for the students we serve. The Facilities/Maintenance Technician will actively assist with the maintenance of all school facilities including landscaping, parking surfaces, HVAC systems, and mechanical/electrical systems.
Essential Responsibilities and Competencies
Proactively maintain mechanical and electrical equipment with the goal of minimizing system down time and expensive repairs
Ensure data entry into the system to handle all maintenance service requests from building managers and ensure facilities are fully operational on all school days
Assess maintenance issues and determine if an outside vendor needs to be brought in to remedy the situation
Coordinate and collaborate with all vendors to ensure they are complete and meet the expectations of the building leader
Inspect school facilities and grounds regularly to assess maintenance and aesthetic needs
Work with school site employees to address maintenance concerns or issues
Maintenance may include the following items:
Trash removal-dumpsters, site, interior
Landscaping-lawn, weed control, plant care
Lighting-replace bulbs, ballasts
Site drainage-storm drains, gutter, downspouts
Plumbing fixtures-repair, adjust, replace
Fire suppression-fire extinguishers, fire sprinkling system
Railings-inspect and touch up
Counters and bathroom partitions-repair
Baseboards and moldings
Exterior painting or surface repair
Elevator
Pest control
Roof repair and maintenance
Windows and doors-locks & lubrication
HVAC units-filters and cleaning
Low voltage cabling & terminations
Exterior and interior lighting-program
Parking lot gates-operators, hardware and doors
Other miscellaneous repairs
Perform other duties as requested or required
Live and act as a biblical role model and Open Sky Education representative in your life for our scholars, team members and community.
Agree to comply at all times with our Code of Conduct and Statement of Faith.
Agree to engage in the faith life of our scholars and in collaboration with other team members
Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent
1 or more years of work experience in building maintenance at commercial facilities
Previous experience working in a school environment preferred
Ability to complete basic repairs and to know when a project requires expertise
Meet all physical demands of the position
Willingness to travel to multiple locations
Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Physical Requirements
Bend/Stoop/Squat/Kneel Perform routine maintenance
Climb Stairs Routine duties require access to all levels
Push or Pull Move equipment, appliances, open and close doors, etc.
Comfortable operating cleaning machinery
Reach above Shoulder Perform routine maintenance/repairs, stock and remove equipment, to place trash in dumpster
Climb Ladders Perform routine cleaning
Grasp/Grip/Turning Handle tools and equipment, perform routine cleaning
Finger Dexterity Handle tools and equipment, perform routine cleaning
Lifting/carrying (supplies, trash receptacles, ladders, etc.): Occasional need (1% to 33% of the time) 25 - 75 lbs. Frequent need (33% to 66% of the time) 1 - 25 lbs. Constant need (66% to 100% of the time.
Competencies
Educational Excellence
Integrity, credibility, and passionate commitment to Open Sky Education’s mission of providing a full and lasting education, accessible and affordable for all children
Forming Character
Deep passion for urban, faith-based education and closing the achievement gap.
Resource Management
Keen analytic, organization and complex problem-solving skills
Collaborative Relationships
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills and exceptionally responsive to customers and candidates; experience in effectively building relationships and communicating at all levels
Serving Leader
Exemplifies humility and servant leadership by continually raising the bar for excellence and successfully serving as a partner to team members and leaders
An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.