Maintenance Mechanic
St. Martin's Episcopal School · Metairie, LA · 1 mo ago
Project ManagementFull-time
About the role
St. Martin's Episcopal School is looking for a hands-on maintenance mechanic to join our physical facilities team and help keep our campus running. You'll be all over the property, fixing what breaks, keeping ahead of what's about to, and pitching in wherever the school needs an extra pair of hands.
Responsibilities
- Electrical work or plumbing repairs
- Patching concrete, painting, doing carpentry
- Grounds work: pulling weeds and keeping things looking right
- Working closely with the Physical Facilities Coordinator (who sets schedule and priorities)
- Teaming up with other maintenance mechanics and groundskeepers day‑to‑day
- Handling key cutting and lock/door hardware repairs (keeping decent records)
- Helping set up for and break down school events
- Driving/operating school vehicles and carts safely
- Jumping in during weather events or building emergencies as a first responder
- Picking up parts and supplies from vendors when needed
Requirements
- Comfortable using a multimeter, reading blueprints, and working with hand and power tools
- Able to climb ladders and scaffolding, work in tight spaces like manholes, and work on roofs or elevated areas up to 30 feet
- Capable of lifting 50+ pounds (bags of concrete, toolboxes, pipe)
- Able to stand or walk most of an 8‑hour shift
- Able to work outside in various weather conditions
- Able to pick up new tasks quickly and follow through on work orders with minimal supervision
- Able to keep sensitive information private
- Treat students, staff, parents, and visitors with courtesy and respect
Schedule
Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM, with occasional Saturdays. Some flexibility expected around school events and special projects.
Pay
Hourly, based on experience.
Benefits
Full-time 12‑month position with vacation per school policy.