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  • Job Details

  • The Maintenance Technician – Projects & Facilities is responsible for completing renovation, repair, and capital improvement projects across corporate facilities, campus housing, flight line buildings, athletic facilities, and campus grounds. This position is ideal for a hands-on professional who takes pride in quality craftsmanship, enjoys solving problems, and has a genuine passion for carpentry and building improvement.

    The successful candidate will work independently and as part of a team to complete projects that enhance the appearance, functionality, and safety of campus facilities while maintaining high standards of workmanship and customer service.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    • Complete facility improvement and renovation projects in corporate buildings, campus housing, flight line facilities, athletic areas, and campus grounds.
    • Perform skilled carpentry work including framing, trim installation, cabinetry, doors, windows, shelving, drywall repair, and finish work.
    • Prepare surfaces and complete interior and exterior painting projects.
    • Perform drywall installation, patching, finishing, texturing, and repairs.
    • Assist with capital improvement (Capital Projects) by completing assigned construction, remodeling, and renovation tasks.
    • Renovate and maintain campus housing units, including repairs, upgrades, and turnover projects.
    • Repair and improve athletic facilities, including sports courts, fencing, seating areas, and related amenities.
    • Perform light electrical work such as replacing fixtures, switches, outlets, lighting, and other minor electrical repairs in accordance with applicable codes and qualifications.
    • Complete basic plumbing and general maintenance repairs as needed.
    • Install, repair, and replace flooring, ceiling systems, doors, hardware, and building finishes.
    • Operate hand tools, power tools, and construction equipment safely and effectively.
    • Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, work orders, and project specifications.
    • Ensure projects are completed on schedule while maintaining quality workmanship and attention to detail.
    • Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas throughout each project.
    • Assist with preventive maintenance and emergency repairs as assigned.
    • Coordinate with Facilities staff, contractors, and other departments to ensure successful project completion.
    • Follow all safety procedures, building codes, and organizational policies.

    Qualifications

    • High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training preferred.
    • Three or more years of experience in building maintenance, construction, remodeling, or a related skilled trade.
    • Strong carpentry skills with experience in finish carpentry, repairs, and renovation work.
    • Experience with painting, drywall finishing, flooring, and general construction.
    • Working knowledge of light electrical and basic plumbing repairs.
    • Ability to safely operate power tools, ladders, lifts, and construction equipment.
    • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
    • Ability to work independently while managing multiple projects and priorities.
    • Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Experience working in educational, corporate, aviation, or campus environments.
    • Experience with campus housing renovations or commercial remodeling.
    • Knowledge of ADA requirements, building codes, and construction best practices.
    • Experience supporting capital improvement projects.

    Physical Requirements

    • Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
    • Climb ladders, work from lifts, kneel, crawl, bend, and stand for extended periods.
    • Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
    • Safely use hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.
     
    Benefits
    • Health Insurance (medical, dental and vision)
    • 401k Investment
    • PTO - 18 days, plus 5-Sick Days
    • Holidays - 9 days
  • About Us

  • We are Skyborne, an industry-leading aviation training academy with a mission to Build Better Pilots. As a growing business, we’ve invested in state-of-the-art training facilities in both the UK and U.S., as well as cutting-edge resources to deliver the very best in airline-focused pilot training. We are proud to operate three state-of-the-art training facilities. Alongside our UK head office at

    Gloucestershire Airport, we operate from two major training locations - Vero Beach, Florida, and Bournemouth International Airport in the UK. Every role at Skyborne plays a vital role in guiding our trainees from the classroom to the flight deck, with our graduates going on to fly for leading airlines.

    We set ourselves the highest standards and believe that work should be both satisfying and fun. At the core of Skyborne is a culture shaped by our values and pillars:

    Creativity

    We champion creativity in everything we do. We think differently and we aren’t afraid to ask questions. Innovation drives us forward and we’re always looking for smarter, more effective ways to improve how we operate.

    Humanity

    We foster a supportive, team-focused environment where staff and students feel empowered, valued and heard. We respect every individual and believe that recognition, inclusion and collaboration are essential.

    Quality

     Safety, expertise and professionalism are at the heart of what we do here at Skyborne. Trusted by our students and airline partners alike, we hold ourselves to the highest standards and we don’t settle for anything less.

    We’re a people-first company and a motivated, passionate team who take pride in giving our trainees the strongest start to their aviation careers.

    Our carefully selected team of professionals are committed to shaping the next generation of pilots. We partner with an extensive list of major global airlines, including British Airways, SkyWest, DHL, Jet2.com and easyJet. Whether aviation has always been on your radar or you’re discovering it for the first time, we’d love to hear from you!

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