Posted: 17-Apr-26
Location: New York, New York
Type: Full Time
Salary: $30 - $40 / hourly
Preferred Education:
Job Overview :
The Stephen Gaynor School is seeking a proactive and skilled Maintenance Technician to join our dedicated facilities team. This role is essential to maintaining a safe, functional, and welcoming environment for our students and staff. You will handle a wide range of technical tasks from MEP repairs and HVAC monitoring to furniture assembly and event setup while ensuring all campus systems meet our high standards of excellence. As a vital member of the Gaynor community, you will also be expected to engage in the school’s mission of inclusion and equity. We are looking for a service-oriented professional with a strong technical background who takes pride in "behind-the-scenes" excellence.
Essential Functions:
- Complete work associated with all door hardware components; locks, closures, hinges, etc
- Complete general plumbing repairs (faucets, flush-o-meters, soap dispensers, etc.)
- Complete minor electrical repairs, including installing light fixtures and changing light bulbs.
- Inform management if/when tasks are to be completed by an outside vendor
- Erect and install shelving units
- Give instructions to new, temporary or vendor employees
- Inspects equipment for safety and efficient operation
- Maintain workspaces in a clean, organized and safe manner
- Maintain equipment in a clean, safe and operable condition
- General maintenance of grounds, including snow removal, as needed?
- Responds to service requests for various work items, including the setup and take-down of furniture and equipment for a wide variety of events
- Assists with all furniture moves & equipment moves
- Assembling new furniture
- Report all damages/repairs needed to the Building Manager and/or Director of Facilities
- Assist with material and supply requisitioning
- Take delivery of materials and supplies
- Attend full faculty and staff meetings
- Willing to commit to anti-bias and anti-racism work and to promoting inclusion, belonging and equity through their work in the classroom and school community.
- Ensure a commitment to the school’s DEI mission and goals by participating in continuous professional development for learning differences, anti-racism and anti-bias of all kinds.
- Be an active member of the Gaynor community
- Other duties and responsibilities as deemed appropriate
Stephen Gaynor School offers a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive professional development program. Applicants are required to submit a resume, cover letter and contact details for at least two individuals who can supply reference letters upon appointment.
Please apply online at Employment Opportunities.
THE GAYNOR DIFFERENCE: UNLOCKING EACH STUDENT’S POTENTIAL
Since 1962, Stephen Gaynor School has been redefining what’s possible for children with learning differences. Located on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, Gaynor provides an individualized, evidence-based education for students in Pre-K through 8th grade who learn differently, including those with dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and ADHD.
At Gaynor, our nearly 400 students benefit from small classes, a 3:1 student–teacher ratio, and specialized instruction, ensuring every child receives the support they need to thrive. Faculty work side by side with in-house specialists in speech, occupational therapy, literacy, and psychology— integrating academic, emotional, and developmental growth into every student’s experience.
Beyond academics, Gaynor emphasizes confidence, self-advocacy, and belonging. Students learn to understand how they learn best, communicate effectively, and take pride in their progress. The school’s joyful, inclusive community celebrates diversity and nurtures each child’s curiosity and creativity, ensuring they feel valued and supported at every step.
Graduates leave Gaynor with a strong foundation—academically prepared, emotionally grounded, and equipped with the tools to navigate new challenges. Families describe the experience as transformative: a place where children are understood, empowered, and inspired to reach their fullest potential.
Our Diversity Mission: Stephen Gaynor School is dedicated to promoting and advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion within our school community. We recognize, value, and celebrate many types of diversity, including neurodiversity, ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, ability, religion, sexual orientation, family composition, language, and gender identity/expression.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Stephen Gaynor School is an equal employment opportunity employer. Gaynor is committed to building a culturally diverse and anti-racist workforce. We provide opportunities for employment without discrimination or harassment on the basis of (including hairstyle), color, religion, creed, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender and gender identity, gender expression, national origin, alienage, age, pregnancy, marital/partnership status, immigration or citizenship status, status as a veteran or active military service member status, disability, genetic predisposition, status as a victim of domestic violence, prior arrest or conviction record, caregiver status, credit history, salary history, unemployment status, sexual or reproductive health decisions, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law (collectively, the “Protected Characteristics”).
Qualifications & Skills:
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience in a general maintenance capacity in a school or commercial environment.
- MEP engineering experience for an HVAC servicing company or large commercial / hospitality entity.
- Boiler License (preferred)
- HVAC and/or Refrigeration certifications (preferred)
- F60 certification required (G60 certification preferred)
- OSHA 10 Certificate (preferred)
- Observe OSHA standards at all times
- Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS) preferred.
- Has a good command of the English language, with good oral/written communication, and the ability to maintain routine records
- Ability to exercise independent judgment/solid decision-making skills while anticipating customer needs.
- Is service-oriented, with the ability to adapt, prioritize, take initiative and multitask.
- Can demonstrate good interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with all internal and external contacts.
- Understanding of methods, equipment and materials used in general maintenance work, including cleaning chemicals, while being physically fit and willing to work in the presence of dirt, dust and fumes.
- Ability to maintain buildings in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
- Understanding of proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
- Ability to operate power tools and equipment used in general maintenance.
- Able to stand for extended periods of time.
