Part-Time Facilities & Maintenance Assistant (Handyman)
Schedule: Flexible Part-Time Hours (approximately 15–25 hours per week)
Knoxville Montessori School is seeking a dependable, hands-on Facilities & Maintenance Assistant to help maintain a safe, functional, and welcoming campus. This hourly position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with their hands, takes pride in caring for buildings and grounds, and appreciates a flexible schedule.
The majority of work can be completed during flexible daytime hours, with occasional availability for special projects or emergency maintenance if needed.
Key Responsibilities
General Maintenance & Repairs
- Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs throughout the school campus.
- Repair doors, locks, furniture, shelving, playground equipment, fixtures, and other building components.
- Complete preventative maintenance to help avoid larger repairs.
- Troubleshoot and resolve minor maintenance issues as they arise.
Grounds & Outdoor Care
- Keep outdoor spaces safe and well maintained.
- Trim shrubs, vines, and landscaping as needed.
- Assist with seasonal cleanup, pressure washing, and exterior maintenance.
- Monitor playgrounds, fencing, sidewalks, and parking areas for safety concerns.
Facility Support
- Respond to maintenance requests from staff in a timely manner.
- Assist with classroom moves, furniture assembly, and storage organization.
- Help prepare campus spaces for school events and special programs.
- Coordinate with outside contractors when repairs require specialized services.
Safety
- Perform routine walkthroughs to identify maintenance or safety concerns.
- Replace light bulbs, batteries, air filters, and other routine building components.
- Help ensure emergency exits and safety equipment remain accessible and in good working order.
- Report larger repair needs to school administration.
Qualifications
- Experience in general maintenance, handyman work, construction, landscaping, or a related field preferred.
- Ability to safely use common hand and power tools.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently.
- Reliable transportation.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work both indoors and outdoors.
- Must successfully complete a background check.
Compensation
- Hourly position based on experience.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Opportunity for additional hours during school breaks, summer projects, and campus improvement initiatives.
About Knoxville Montessori School
Knoxville Montessori School is committed to preparing children for the world by fostering independence, responsibility, and a lifelong love of learning. Our campus is an important part of that mission, and we are looking for someone who enjoys helping create a safe, beautiful environment where children can thrive.
What a Typical Week Might Look Like
Each week is a little different. You may spend one morning repairing classroom furniture, replacing light fixtures, or fixing a gate latch. Another day might involve trimming landscaping, pressure washing sidewalks, organizing storage areas, or assembling new shelving. You may also help prepare classrooms or outdoor spaces for special events and coordinate with contractors on larger repair projects.
This role offers flexibility and independence while providing meaningful work that directly supports the students, teachers, and families who enjoy our campus every day.
