About the role
Description
Position: Facilities Technician
FTE:
100%
Start Date:
As soon as possible
Report to:
Facilities Manager
Department:
Facilities
Supervisory Responsibilities:
No
EEO Category:
1.2 First /mid-level officials and managers
Pay Category:
Non-Exempt
Pay Range:
$40.00 to $45.00 DOE, with occasional OT
Pay Schedule:
Semi-monthly
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Summary
The Facilities Technician reports to and works directly with the Facilities Manager in overseeing the school’s Facilities Department.
The Facilities Department is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and well-maintained campus and provides support services to advance the school’s mission.
Responsibilities and Duties
Maintaining Building/Facilities
Partner with the Facilities Manager to maintain a safe, clean campus
Ensure timely completion of work orders and communication with requesters
Works with the Facilities Manager to inspect building structures, electrical panels, HVAC, and all facility equipment to determine if repairs are needed
Report any repairs and maintenance needs that arise to the Facilities Manager
Assist with maintenance of the garage and storage areas
Assist with the transport, disposal, or relocation of office equipment and furniture
Work in compliance with applicable building and safety codes, OSHA requirements, hazardous waste disposal requirements, and relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Assist with ordering supplies needed for daily operation and repairs, including cleaning supplies, paper products, batteries, etc, as needed
Ability to respond to emergencies outside of working hours
This role occasionally requires work in the evenings, on weekends, or during breaks, for special events
School Safety and Security
Assist with campus emergencies, including equipment breakdowns, malfunctions, and alarm calls
Knowledge of maintenance and operation of the campus fire alarm systems, fire protection systems, and security systems
Serves on Emergency Preparedness Teams as needed
Provide support to the security team as needed
Monitor and respond to 2-way radio calls at all times, while on the premises
Vendors
Maintain close and cordial working relationships with all vendors and contractors
Assist Facilities Manager with communication and supervision of vendors/contacts as needed
Administrative
Assist the Facilities Manager with documenting maintenance plans and repairs for all buildings
Maintain updated records in the facilities system that document equipment conditions, building repairs, vendor information, and maintenance plans
Communicate with staff and faculty regarding repairs and scheduling repairs at a time that has minimal disruption, when applicable
Complete required training annually - as assigned by the school
Project Management
Process event requests for various constituencies
Assist the facilities and security department in supervising renovations and construction projects as needed
Budgeting
Ensure value and savings when ordering supplies or requesting bids for repairs and maintenance
Technical Tasks
Open, prepare, and inspect the campus and its facilities each morning to be ready to receive staff and students
Repair, fix, and maintain buildings and equipment. Tasks include wall repair, plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and maintenance, electrical work, and HVAC
Perform repairs and facilities-related work, such as fixing broken furniture and locks, replacing outage lights, patching and repairing walls, and attending to plumbing emergencies
Facilities projects may also include small-scale design and custom builds
Help students and staff with projects that require power tools
Support the setup/Teardown of School events on a daily basis
Inspect all Restrooms for operational maintenance
Assist with traffic control during student drop-off and student pick-up as needed
Perform deep cleanings during school breaks
Install equipment and appliances as required by manufacturer specifications
Required Qualifications and Skills
Background in facilities and maintenance
Highly detail-oriented, combined with an ability to see and respond to the big picture
Ability to think outside the box for creative solutions
High emotional intelligence and ability/willingness to collaborate with myriad constituents
A forward-looking, solution-oriented approach to all facilities-related issues
A team player who seeks broad input and whose hallmarks are transparency, collaboration, and communication
Strong teamwork/communication skills
Basic IT skills
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry
Experience with safely using power tools
School experience
5 years or more relevant experience
Bilingual (English and Spanish)
Working Conditions
20% Indoors, 80% outdoors
Ability to move around the school and playground to attend to individual matters and perform maintenance and repairs
Occasional requirement to lift more than 50 lbs
Sit and stand for an extended period of time