Seeking Maintenance Technicians in O'ahu!

Join Kama‘aina Kids as a Preschool Facilities Maintenance Technician and help keep our early learning centers safe, clean, and operating smoothly. Use your hands-on skills in carpentry, plumbing, repairs, and general maintenance while supporting classrooms, playgrounds, and preschool environments across O‘ahu.

🚧 Facilities Maintenance Technician (Preschool Sites)
Location: O‘ahu, Various Preschool Campuses
Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday (daytime hours)
Pay: Starting at $20-$30/hr (based on experience)

Are you a tradesperson, journeyman, or handy with a hammer, skilled with a screwdriver, or just really good at fixing things?

Check out this opportunity to make a difference:

We’re not looking for a specialist in just one trade.
We’re looking for a skilled, hands-on technician who can assemble furniture with confidence, repair classroom fixtures quickly and safely, and handle the occasional preschool plumbing mystery without missing a beat.

🛠️ What You’ll Actually Do:

You’ll support our preschool centers across the island with real-world, hands-on fixes like:

• Assembling furniture (bookshelves, storage units, tiny tables for tiny humans)
• Repairing cabinets, doors, drawers, and play equipment
• Unclogging sinks and toilets (yes, kids flush everything)
• Swapping lightbulbs and ceiling tiles like a pro
• Patch painting, light drywall repair, and general upkeep
• Helping ensure our classrooms and playgrounds stay safe, clean, and functioning
• Driving between sites in a company vehicle

This is not a job for someone who wants to learn on the fly. We need someone who’s done this kind of work before — ideally in schools, child care, property management, or similar settings.

✅ The Right Fit Has:

• Solid, hands-on experience doing general maintenance and repair work
• A great attitude and strong work ethic (we show up when we say we will!)
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, carpentry, and/or electrical work (HVAC bonus!)
• A clean driving abstract and reliable transportation
• The ability to work independently, communicate clearly, and manage time well
• Comfort working in environments with children (and understanding safety is key!)

Bonus points if you’ve ever worked in a school, daycare, or child-focused space.

💡 Why Join Kama‘aina Kids?

We’re a locally rooted nonprofit that’s been serving Hawai‘i’s children and families for over 30 years. Our work supports more than 90 sites across the islands, (including 19 preschools) and our team is growing to meet our mission of education and care. You’ll be part of a team that values community, compassion, and keeping things running — even when a preschooler flushes a rubber duck. 

Ready to roll up your sleeves? Apply now and help keep our keiki spaces safe, sound, and squeaky clean.

We offer great benefits too!

• $500 New Hire Bonus
• Competitive Pay Rate: $20-$30 DOE
• Childcare Discounts (up to 75% off)
• College Tuition Reimbursement ($2000 per year)
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Health Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401k with 6% Company Match
• Paid Time Off & Holidays

Apply today!

*Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and reside on Oahu to qualify.

Learn more:
https://kamaainakids.com/careers

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Kama’aina Kids is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences within our workforce ‘ohana.