Maintenance Technician, Facilities

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Oct 18, 2026

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Woodward Academy Maintenance Technician, Facilities

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Maintenance Technician, Facilities

Woodward Academy is Atlanta at its very best. We intentionally bring together students from diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, creating a richer learning community and exceptional academic opportunities. Our students and graduates are caring and compassionate global citizens who are a microcosm of what the world should be.

Position Summary: The Maintenance Technician reports to the Maintenance Manager and is a key support position for maintaining the physical plant of the school.

Specific Duties Include:

Responsible for completing work orders assigned by the Maintenance Manager. Work orders may include miscellaneous building maintenance such as repairing, maintaining and/or replacing doors, door hardware, window coverings, floor tile, ceiling tile, teaching boards, furniture, light fixtures and emergency lights/ bulbs/ballasts, switches, outlets, lavatories, toilets, urinals, water fountains, soap & towel dispensers, etc.
Assemble various equipment to include shelving units, furniture, etc.
Receive and distribute freight deliveries, move furniture and equipment
Assist with sheetrock, painting and light carpentry projects
Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of assigned vehicle, to include washing and cleaning of inside and outside of vehicle.
Responsible for adhering to departmental safety regulations
Responsible for creating work order requests when obvious maintenance work needs to be done.
Responsible for specific jobs as assigned by Maintenance Manager or other supervisory employees
Responsible for advising Maintenance Manager of any safety hazard, on site contractor problems, or any suspicious activity.
Responsible for operation and maintenance of a variety of hand and power tools, ensuring they are in safe and efficient working order.
Must be able to respond to emergencies, and on occasion work overtime which could require work time beyond the scheduled hours including weekends.
Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Facilities, and/or Director of Facilities

Required Skills:

Capable of performing a wide variety of tasks that ensure the facilities are maintained in a safe and effective manner.
Must have a good working knowledge of all building material
Must have a valid Georgia Driver’s License and an acceptable 5 year MVR
Must be able to safely carry a minimum of 50lbs
Must have the ability to climb step and extension ladders
Must have knowledge of or the ability to learn the use of aerial lifts
Must have a general knowledge and be familiar with using power and hand tools.
Experience in basic electrical and carpentry skills a must
Must have the ability to work efficiently and independently

Minimum Job Qualifications:

Minimum of 3 years experience in maintenance, construction or related job field.

The Maintenance Technician position is a non-exempt, twelve month position. Hourly rate is commensurate with education and experience.

Woodward Academy is dedicated to providing a safe, drug-free environment for its students, faculty, and staff. Accordingly, Woodward has adopted a drug-free workplace policy, which includes substance abuse testing of all employees and applicants, in accordance with applicable state law. As such all offers of employment are contingent upon the satisfactory completion of pre-employment requirements which include background checks and substance testing.

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