About The Bishop’s School 

Founded in 1909 and affiliated with the Episcopal Church, The Bishop’s School is an independent, all gender college-preparatory day school for 800 students in grades six through twelve located on a historic campus in the heart of La Jolla, just 10 miles north of downtown San Diego. With a student-teacher ratio of approximately 9 to 1, Bishop’s is known for academic, artistic, and athletic excellence while celebrating character development, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Last year’s applicant pool drew from 72 zip codes and 168 middle and high schools throughout San Diego County and beyond. Fifty-one percent of the student population self-identify as students of color. Additionally, over $4 million in need-based grants is awarded annually.

Anticipated Base Compensation : $31.25/hr - $34.47/hr

Summary Description

The Facilities Technician Lead reports directly to the Facilities Team Manager and  plays an essential role in supporting the maintenance and upkeep of the school’s facilities and grounds. This position involves hands-on work across a wide range of maintenance disciplines, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and general repair. The Technician Lead collaborates closely with the Facilities Team Manager and all maintenance personnel  to ensure timely and effective completion of maintenance requests and projects. This role supports coordination efforts when the Facilities Manager is unavailable.  Additional duties include coordinating with vendors, supporting event setups and takedowns, and assisting in maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming campus environment.  This position is based on campus, with occasional evening or weekend events. 
 

Essential Functions and Specific Duties

• Work directly in support of the Facilities Team Manager to assess daily maintenance needs and carry out assigned repair and maintenance tasks efficiently and safely.
• In the Manager’s absence, take the lead on work orders and project execution ensuring smooth team communication and task progress.
• Carry out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance across campus facilities, including HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and equipment repairs.
• Respond to emergency maintenance needs and urgent repair situations, including during non-business hours as required.
• Ensure safe working conditions in all maintenance operations and follow school safety protocols and best practices.
• Work alongside outside contractors and vendors to ensure maintenance or repair jobs are completed according to school standards.
• Inspect campus spaces and proactively identify issues, initiate minor repairs, and notify Facilities Team Manager  of larger issues or risks.
• Provide event support by assisting with the setup and breakdown of equipment, furniture, and audio-visual systems for campus events.
• Assist in seasonal maintenance duties including exterior work such as pressure washing, gutter cleaning, and grounds upkeep.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and workspaces in clean, orderly, and safe condition.
• Contribute to a customer-focused, solutions-driven facilities culture.
• Perform, with a team approach, other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary vocational or technical training preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on facilities maintenance experience.
• Strong working knowledge of building systems including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and carpentry.
• Ability to effectively troubleshoot electrical, plumbing and other facilities issues, and repair or assist in performing repairs as directed.
• Comfortable using power tools, hand tools, and specialized maintenance equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, manuals, and work orders.
• Working knowledge of safety codes and OSHA guidelines.
• Comfortable with basic digital tools including Google Workspace; experience with facilities management systems a plus.

Core Competencies:

• Uphold the School’s Core Values.
• Demonstrate professionalism and tact and an unwavering positive attitude.
• Stay up to date on industry standards, trends, developments and legal updates.
• Make timely and ethical decisions both systematically and under pressure.
• Comply with School’s time reporting policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.

Role Specific Competencies:

• Dependable and self-motivated
• Team contributor
• Adaptable and solutions-oriented
• Attentive to safety and operational detail
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Customer service mindset
• Mechanical aptitude
• Task ownership and follow-through
• Active listening and clear communication
• Relationship building with peers, contractors, and departments
• Organized and proactive in day-to-day operations
   

Application Deadline

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
 

Please do not contact the school directly.

EEO
The Bishop's School is an equal opportunity employer. We are a diverse community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the San Diego area and the United States at large. We aim to align our hiring process with our mission and institutional goals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. The Bishop's School takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance all qualified candidates.