Job Description

Maintenance Technician - Upper School

Full-Time or Part-Time, 12-Month Employee; Sagamore Hills Campus

Lawrence School seeks a reliable and hardworking individual to join our school facilities team. This role focuses on routine maintenance and repair tasks while supporting custodial duties as needed.

The maintenance technician completes assigned duties at the Upper School Campus (10036 Olde Eight Road, Sagamore Hills, OH 44067) as directed by the Director of Facilities and Maintenance. As a valued member of our community, this position is crucial to maintaining a safe, clean, and functional environment for our students and staff. The schedule may vary during summer, student break periods, non-school days, and occasional scheduling needs. We encourage candidates seeking full-time or part-time employment to apply.

JOB DUTIES:

• Provide routine maintenance and minor repairs (e.g., plumbing, lighting, door hardware) with minimal interruptions or distractions to teachers, students, staff, visitors, or events that may be in progress
• Respond to work orders and maintenance requests in a timely and professional manner
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic building system issues within scope of training and qualifications
• Assist with furniture assembly, relocation, and delivery of supplies and equipment
• Set up and break down furniture and equipment for school events and activities
• Maintain tools, equipment, and workspaces in safe and orderly condition
• Support custodial tasks as needed, including cleaning classrooms, restrooms, hallways, and common areas

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS:

• High school diploma or GED
• Basic knowledge of building systems and maintenance tools (e.g., hand tools, ladders, power tools, floor scrubber, snow blower)
• Ability to follow safety protocols and handle cleaning chemicals appropriately
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects (up to 50 lbs)
• Must pass fingerprinting and background check

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience in school or commercial building maintenance
• Familiarity with basic plumbing, electrical, or carpentry tasks

TO APPLY:

Email a resume to Paula Cable, Upper School Administrative Assistant, at pcable@lawrenceschool.org . No phone calls, please.

ABOUT LAWRENCE SCHOOL

Lawrence School is a co-ed, K-12, independent school serving approximately 300 students from 11 counties and 80 communities across Northeast Ohio. We have two campus locations in Northeast Ohio. The Lower School in Broadview Heights serves kindergarten-through sixth-grade students, while the Upper School in Sagamore Hills serves seventh-through 12th-grade students. For more than 50 years, Lawrence School has followed its mission to “Teach students using diverse learning strategies, ignite their potential, and inspire academic, personal, and social success,” by delivering academic excellence to students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and ADHD. In some environments, these diagnoses are called learning disabilities. At Lawrence School, we refer to the unique way our students process information as simply learning differences. We know great minds don’t think alike!

Lawrence School has a faculty and staff consisting of 93 full-time and 24 part-time employees. Lawrence School is a proud member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), the Association of Learning Differences Schools (ALDS), the Ohio Association of Independent Schools (OAIS), the Cleveland Council of Independent Schools (CCIS), and is accredited by the Independent School Association of the Central States (ISACS).

Lawrence School welcomes students, staff, and trustees of all ages, races, colors, religions, sexes, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, handicaps, and national/ethnic origins to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities made available at the school. Lawrence School does not discriminate in administration of its education or admission policies, hiring practices, tuition assistance, or other school-related initiatives.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Work Location: In person

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