Preschool Maintenance Tech

Facilities Maintenance Technician – O'ahu Preschools (Oahu)

Fix Things. Help Keiki. Occasionally Rescue a Lego Man.

Some maintenance jobs involve office buildings, warehouses, or apartment complexes.

This one involves preschools.

At Kamaina Kids, we’re looking for a dependable, resourceful Preschool Maintenance Technician to help keep our Oahu preschool campuses safe, welcoming, and ready for all the learning, playing, creating, and occasional preschool-sized adventures happening inside.

That means one day you might be repairing a cabinet, replacing a ceiling tile, or fixing a playground gate. The next, you could be solving the mystery of why a toilet won’t flush only to discover a tiny Lego man has gone where no Lego man should ever go.

If you're the person everyone calls when something needs fixing, we’d like to meet you.

Full-Time | Monday–Friday (Daytime Hours)
$25–$30/hour DOE | $500 Hiring Bonus

What Your Day Might Look Like

No two days are exactly alike. You’ll travel between our Oahu preschool locations in a company vehicle, tackling everyday maintenance needs such as:

• Repairing doors, cabinets, drawers, locks, shelving, and classroom furniture

• Handling minor plumbing issues, including leaks, clogs, and mysterious objects that definitely weren't installed by a plumber

• Replacing light fixtures, bulbs, and ceiling tiles

• Taking care of patch painting and minor drywall repairs

• Helping maintain playgrounds and outdoor areas

• Assembling furniture and equipment

• Troubleshooting general facility issues

• Working with Preschool Directors to keep their centers safe and running smoothly

Basically, if it squeaks, sticks, leaks, wobbles, clogs, or has somehow been "improved" by a curious four-year-old, you may be called into action.

You Might Be Our Person If You...

• Have general maintenance, facilities, handyman, or similar hands-on experience

• Know your way around basic plumbing and carpentry

• Can handle minor electrical tasks safely

• Enjoy figuring out what's wrong and how to fix it

• Can prioritize projects and work independently

• Are dependable, organized, and communicate well

• Are comfortable working in preschool environments around children

• Have a clean driving abstract

Experience working in schools, childcare centers, or property maintenance is helpful but isn't required. HVAC knowledge is a nice bonus, too.

Why This Job Matters

You're not simply repairing buildings.

A door that closes properly, a playground that's safe, a classroom shelf that's secure, and yes, a toilet that actually flushes all help create an environment where teachers can teach and keiki can learn, play, and grow safely.

Kamaina Kids is a locally rooted nonprofit serving Hawaii's children and families across more than 90 locations statewide, including 18 preschools. Behind every successful center are people who keep things working, and this position is an important part of that team.

The Good Stuff

Along with meaningful work and a Monday–Friday daytime schedule, we offer:

• $20–$30/hour DOE

• $500 New Hire Bonus

• Childcare discounts up to 75%

• College tuition reimbursement up to $2,000/year

• Student loan repayment assistance

• Medical and pet insurance

• 401(k) with 6% company match

• Paid holidays and paid time off

Ready to Put Your Skills to Work for Hawaii's Keiki?

If you like fixing things, solving problems, working independently, and ending the day knowing your work actually helped someone, come join our ohana.

Bring your know-how and your problem-solving skills. We’ll provide the truck and the tools. The preschoolers will provide the occasional mystery clog... Lego man not guaranteed

Apply today:
https://kamaainakids.com/careers

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and reside on Oahu.

Kamaina Kids is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences within our workforce ohana.