Facility Technician

Child Development Schools is seeking a Facilities Technician to serve as the primary local source of preventive maintenance and repairs across 12- to 15 school buildings and the surrounding property. The role helps keep campuses safe, functional, and inviting for children, families, and staff, and the work is performed onsite in Hiram, Georgia.

It’s a hands-on position that fits someone who enjoys diagnosing and fixing issues across building interiors and exteriors, and who can collaborate with school teams to keep facilities in good shape for daily use.

If you care about dependable facilities that support learning environments, this role could be a solid match for you.

Keeping 12-15 school sites running smoothly

On a day-to-day basis you’ll perform preventive maintenance and repairs across interiors, exteriors, and operating systems such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems, and lighting, plus you’ll handle general carpentry, minor wall patching, painting, and roof repairs.

You’ll identify safety issues and fix them promptly, conduct safety and security checks of playgrounds and property, and assist in inspections for renovations and new construction. You’ll also play a part in spotting capital replacement needs and sharing recommendations with management.

Administratively, you’ll keep accurate digital records through work order systems, order materials and manage inventory, and submit time records along with scheduling documentation.

What it takes to join the team

Here’s what you must bring to the job

• Valid driver’s license and the ability to pass a motor vehicle background check
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and prior use of a work order management system
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and to climb ladders and inspect roofs safely
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Strong communication and a customer‑service approach for interacting with school staff

Nice-to-haves

• EPA/HVAC license is preferred but not required
• Prior experience in a lead or supervisory maintenance role is preferred

Pay, conditions and practical details

Pay ranges from $25 to $29 per hour.

This is a full-time, onsite role based in Hiram, Georgia, with responsibilities across multiple school sites and surrounding property.

The role involves physical demands such as lifting up to 50 pounds and climbing ladders, and work occurs outdoors in various weather conditions.

Advice for applicants

Lead with a resume paragraph that foregrounds your hands-on facilities maintenance experience across school sites, especially if you’ve supported 12-15 campuses or similar scope and have worked on HVAC, electrical, or plumbing tasks.

Show your must-have skills by citing concrete examples of using Microsoft Office and a work order system, plus a time you addressed a safety issue or completed a repair that improved a building’s operation.

Prepare for interviews by describing how you approach safety inspections, your method for addressing playground or property safety concerns, and how you communicate findings and recommendations to management.

Ask a smart question about how capital replacement needs are identified and how your recommendations influence management decisions and budgeting.