Maintenance Tech III

Applications Accepted: October 28, 2025 - December 27, 2025

Email: [email protected]

Job Category: Entry Level

Years of Experience: 0-5

Employment Type: Permanent

Description

At Cheekwood, the facilities and maintenance department maintain the functionality and cleanliness of the property. Their core mission is to ensure our environment is functioning well for visitors while upholding the pristine condition of the gardens and facilities. Our team performs tasks such as routine maintenance, cleaning, and repair work to keep everything in optimal shape. The team consistently monitors the grounds, addresses safety concerns, and assists visitors when necessary. Additionally, they collaborate on organizing special events within the garden, playing a vital role in supporting ongoing initiatives and revenue generation. Joining the Cheekwood facilities and maintenance team offers a unique opportunity to work in a tranquil and picturesque setting while contributing to the safety, functionality, and cleanliness of both visitors and property assets, including art collections and outdoor exhibits. It provides the chance to interact with a diverse array of individuals, from garden enthusiasts to tourists. As part of the team, you have an opportunity to help preserve and maintain a cultural and historical treasure.

What will you be doing?

The candidate selected will become part of our maintenance and custodial team. As a Maintenance Technician III, your responsibilities will include preserving the operations of the property, promptly reporting any maintenance issues to the Facilities & Construction Manager, and presenting a professional demeanor when assisting visitors. You will also be expected to respond promptly to maintenance emergencies, maintain communication, and accurately document any incidents or tasks completed. If you have a passion for maintaining operations and seek a fulfilling work environment, we encourage you to apply.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Performs routine maintenance tasks including but not limited to plumbing, changing light bulbs and ballasts, electrical repairs, painting, and carpentry to keep buildings, structures, and equipment in good working condition. Assists in establishing preventive maintenance program and task schedule.
• Inspects all HVAC equipment including refrigeration and air conditioning compressors, receivers, pumps, automatic and hand valves, expansion valves and capillary tubes. Reports all repair issues to the HVAC Technician. Assists with the installation, repair and maintenance of HVAC systems and components, including motors, pumps, and other mechanical equipment.
• Conducts regular preventive maintenance inspections of refrigeration units, isolated heating and ventilating units, including boilers, gas and electrically operated air-conditioning equipment, and make necessary adjustments. Test and examine boiler operations, observe meter and pressure gauges; conduct boiler water quality test and treatment; adjust boiler burner combustion.
• Repairs or replace defective filters, belts and the cleaning of coils. Lubricate and pack heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and air-conditioning motors, pumps, fans, and other equipment. Maintain related records concerning time, labor, and materials; maintain log of tasks performed on work orders.
• Troubleshoots, checks electrical distribution panels, devices, and fixtures, including replacing lamps and lighting ballasts
• Safely operates a variety of hand and power tools, welder torch, vacuum pump, test equipment utilized in the trade and a motor vehicle; maintain equipment in effective and safe working condition; maintain parts and tool inventory. Adheres to safety protocols and guidelines while performing maintenance tasks, ensuring a safe working environment for staff and guests.
• Maintains various mechanical systems in the production greenhouses, including low-voltage control systems.
• Conducts inspections of facilities and grounds to identify maintenance needs, safety hazards and repair requirements.
• Manages & responds promptly to maintenance requests and work orders from staff and visitors, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
• As needed, responsible for setting up and breaking down tables and chairs for group meetings and events.
• Participates in snow and ice removal during inclement weather.
• Adheres to safety protocols and guidelines while performing maintenance tasks, ensuring a safe working environment for staff and visitors.
• Collaborate with other departments in production and support of major events, seasonal festivals, exhibitions, and displays, especially Holiday Lights.
• Maintains a constant awareness of the guest experience and makes every reasonable effort to ensure the safety and comfort of all people moving through the property.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; vocational or technical training in skilled trades, maintenance, or working towards a technical certification is preferred
• 1-2 years of proven experience as a maintenance technician or similar role, preferably in a commercial or institutional setting
• Moderate knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC systems and repairs
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints and schematics
• Excellent troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve maintenance issues effectively
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and work independently
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Proficient in Microsoft Applications and comfortable with digital record keeping and workflows. 

Benefits 

The well-being of Cheekwood employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, we offer one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees: 

• Health Insurance with an HRA
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance (100% paid by Cheekwood)
• Long Term Disability Insurance (100% paid by Cheekwood)
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 403b and Roth 403b options with a generous employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays
• Aflac product options are offered. 

Please send resume and cover letter.