Maintenance Team Member

Headwaters School, a Pre-K through grade 12 independent day school serving over 500 students across its three campuses in Austin, TX, is seeking a Full Time Maintenance Team Member. Regular hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday for a total of 40 hours per week. Occasional weeknight and weekend hours throughout the school year to support campus special events. This position starts Summer 2026.

This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position. The school offers a wide-range of benefits including health benefits, generous paid time off, 401(k) employer matching, on-going professional support and continuing education opportunities, and a unique working environment where you are able to share and receive ongoing feedback.

The Maintenance Team Member performs general maintenance and repairs on our campuses to ensure that all students, staff, and the community are provided a safe, attractive, clean and healthy environment for learning and work. This position reports directly to the Campus Coordinator.

Starting rate: $22.00 per hour

Key Duties

• Repairing and maintaining the interior and exterior of the school (i.e. painting, replacing light bulbs and/or ceiling tiles, carpet/floor cleaning, caulking, assembling or moving furniture, blowing leaves, power washing, mulching, etc.)
• Performing minor adjustments on the HVAC system, furniture, fixtures and other items in the school
• Reporting major repair needs to the Campus Director
• Ensuring that all tools, supplies, and equipment are stocked and maintained in a manner consistent with safe and efficient working practices
• Self-directed daily and weekly campus maintenance (i.e. mowing lawn, blowing leaves, clearing walkways, cleaning up litter, powerwashing, wasp/hornet control, playground safety assessment, etc.)
• Keeping common areas of the school clean and clear of trash and debris. Areas like front entrance, parking lot, library, flex space, courtyard, playgrounds
• Securing tools, supplies, and equipment when not in use
• Check work email and school calendars
• Performing other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age
• Must be able to pass a Fingerprint background check, physicals and drug screenings
• Must have a High School Diploma/GED/Equivalent
• Must be able to complete training programs as stipulated by the School, including CPR and First Aid
• Current driver’s license and clean driving record (minimum 3 years)
• Strong sense of pride in quality workmanship and attention to detail
• A positive attitude and dependability
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability and willingness to follow oral and written directions in English
• Ability to interact with administrators, school staff and students in a professional manner
• Ability to problem solve, collaborate, and work well with others
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Ability to self-direct and effectively prioritize work
• Basic working knowledge of plumbing, painting, HVAC, electrical, and/or other general repair skills
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds without assistance and up to 140 pounds with assistance
• Ability to walk, stand, climb, kneel, reach, crawl, push, pull and twist the majority of the day
• Knowledge and ability to safely operate tools and all school landscape and housekeeping equipment
• Previous driving, custodial and/or general repair experience preferred

Interested applicants should email your resume and cover letter to hr@headwaters.org or go to the Headwaters School Employment website to apply, https://www.headwaters.org/page/about/employment.

Headwaters School welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. As a 501(c)3 non-profit school, Headwaters provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination law. The School’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. All Employees are responsible for complying with the School’s equal employment opportunity policy.