Maintenance Technician

Alexander Leigh Center for Autism (ALCA)
Classification: Craft Worker | Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Executive Director
Supervised by: Operations Support Specialist
Department: Occupancy

Help Us Create a Safe Place Where Students Thrive!

At Alexander Leigh Center for Autism (ALCA), we believe that a safe, welcoming, and well-maintained environment is an important part of helping children with autism and those who love them THRIVE!

We are looking for a dependable, hands-on Maintenance Technician to join our team and help keep our school, classrooms, offices, outdoor spaces, and equipment safe, functional, and welcoming for our students, families, and staff.

If you enjoy fixing things, solving problems, working with your hands, and seeing the immediate results of your work, this could be a great opportunity to become an important part of the ALCA team!

What You'll Do

As our Maintenance Technician, you will play an important role in maintaining the day-to-day operation and safety of our facility.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Inspecting the building and surrounding areas to identify maintenance needs, safety concerns, and potential repairs.
• Performing minor electrical repairs and maintenance, including fixtures, switches, outlets, lighting, cords, and other equipment.
• Performing minor plumbing repairs, including faucets, drains, toilets, hoses, and related equipment.
• Completing minor painting, carpentry, and masonry projects.
• Installing, moving, and reconfiguring furniture, modular offices, storage areas, lighting, and other spaces to meet school needs.
• Performing routine preventive maintenance on rooftop HVAC units and other school equipment.
• Monitoring hallways, classrooms, restrooms, stairwells, and outdoor areas for safety and cleanliness.
• Responding to maintenance or facility-related emergencies, including calls from ALCA, police, or fire departments when necessary.
• Supporting snow removal, salting walkways, and keeping entrances and stairwells safe and accessible.
• Identifying needed parts and supplies and maintaining appropriate maintenance records.
• Supporting ALCA's Annual Gala and other school events and projects.
• Completing incident reports when required.
• Following all safety procedures and using ALCA-provided protective equipment.
• Working cooperatively with ALCA staff to address facility needs quickly and effectively.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is dependable, safety-conscious, resourceful, and comfortable taking initiative.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of experience in facility maintenance.
• Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and carpentry preferred.
• Ability to safely use common hand, power, and specialty tools.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a busy school environment.
• Strong communication and customer-service skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
• Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and approach problems with a solution-focused mindset.
• Ability to work flexible hours when facility needs require it.

You'll Be a Great Fit If You...

• Take pride in keeping a building safe, clean, and functioning properly.
• Enjoy figuring out how to solve maintenance problems.
• Are comfortable switching between different types of projects throughout the day.
• Can work independently while also being a collaborative member of a team.
• Understand that working in a school requires patience, professionalism, and awareness of the people around you.
• Treat students, families, coworkers, and community members with respect.
• Are willing to learn about and work respectfully alongside individuals with autism and other disabilities.
• Understand the importance of confidentiality and professionalism in a school setting.

Why You'll Love Working at ALCA

Your work makes a difference every day.

At ALCA, the work you do behind the scenes directly supports our students. Whether you're repairing a classroom door, making sure a restroom is functioning properly, preparing an event space, clearing a walkway, or helping keep our building safe, your work helps create the environment our students need to learn, grow, and thrive.

A Mission You Can See in Action

You won't just be maintaining a building—you'll be supporting a school community dedicated to providing students with individualized educational excellence in a safe, dignified, respectful, and nurturing environment.

Every Day Is Different

From routine preventive maintenance to unexpected repairs and special projects, you'll have the opportunity to use a variety of skills and solve new problems throughout the day.

You'll Be Part of a Team

ALCA values honesty, safety, trust, communication, and strong relationships. You'll work alongside dedicated educators, therapists, administrators, and support staff who understand that every member of the team contributes to student success.

Your Work Has Purpose

The Maintenance Technician is an essential part of keeping ALCA operating safely and effectively. Your contributions help students and staff feel comfortable, secure, and supported in their environment.

We Support Growth

ALCA is committed to ongoing professional development through training, in-services, and educational opportunities. We value employees who are willing to learn and grow with us.

Physical Requirements

This is an active, hands-on position. The Maintenance Technician must be able to:

• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Push up to 100 pounds using power cleaning equipment.
• Stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, balance, and reach as needed.
• Climb ladders and step ladders.
• Work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Perform tasks that may require bending, reaching overhead, kneeling, lying horizontally, and other physical positions.
• Visually scan the environment for safety concerns while moving throughout the building, classrooms, and outdoor areas.

The position may involve exposure to cleaning chemicals, hazardous materials, biological agents, human body fluids, and elevated noise levels. Appropriate safety procedures and protective equipment must be followed.

Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Our Commitment

At ALCA, we are committed to maintaining a workplace built on honesty, safety, trust, communication, and respect.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity.

Come Help Us Keep ALCA Running—and Help Our Students THRIVE!

If you're a skilled, dependable, hands-on problem solver who wants your work to have a meaningful purpose, we'd love to have you join the ALCA team!