Facilities Maintenance Technician

Christian Academy

School System

Position: Facilities Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Scope

The Facilities Maintenance Technician is charged with the oversight of maintaining a safe, functioning and attractive school.

Qualifications

The candidate shall possess characteristics that reflect:

• A strong clear Christian testimony with a mature and godly spirit
• A daily example of the highest Christian virtue both in and out of school
• Commitment to faithful attendance and support of a church whose beliefs are in agreement with the Statement of Faith for Christian Academy School System
• Agreement and belief that The Bible is the final authority concerning truth, morality, and the proper conduct of mankind

The ideal candidate shall:

• Have a general maintenance aptitude
• Have general knowledge of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and HVAC systems
• Have a general working knowledge of heavy equipment such as trucks, tractors and lawn equipment
• Previous experience in commercial cleaning methods, products, and equipment
• A strong desire and willingness to learn new trade related tasks and use of new equipment
• Previous experience in landscaping and/or lawn care

Accountabilities/Responsibilities

• Responds to all work requests submitted in a timely manner
• Executes scheduled cleaning and maintenance activities within agreed timeframes
• Performs inspections in accordance with Facility department policies
• Safely operate and maintain a wide variety of equipment including wet-vacuums, scrubbers, buffer/polishers, and other motorized/power equipment related to activities
• Repair pipe leaks and valves
• Repair drywall, mudding, patching, taping, sanding, and painting
• Provide snow removal with backpack or walk behind blower, or snowplow (truck or tractor)
• Patch concrete and asphalt as needed
• Safe use and storage of cleaning supplies and chemicals, mopping, sweeping, and scrubbing
• Set up events, organizing tables, chairs, desks and other furnishings for routine classroom activities according to plan. Set up and take down campus events, both during the school day and evenings
• Ability to safely move/lift 50-100 pounds alone, or more when working with others
• Logistics - receives/sends shipments and accounts for deliveries including invoicing paperwork
• Perform duties inside and outside in inclement weather year-round
• Works inverted, laying, sitting, kneeling, squatting, reaching, crawling, bending, climbing, and working with arms overhead
• Safely works on ladders, scaffolding, or lifts as needed while reaching and holding hand-held tools
• Drives a vehicle and is insurable
• Assists with grounds activities as directed
• Works outside including during inclement weather to include snow and ice removal, shoveling, spreading deicer, and operating snow blower, trimming trees/shrubs, spreading mulch, pulling weeds, etc., for extended hours
• Proficient use of PC including payroll, work orders, email/fax, texting, voicemail, file usage (pictures, documents, attachments, etc.), and internet
• Familiarity with use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) safety barriers, tagout/lockout devices, Safety Data Sheet (SDS), and other saftey equipment and procedures
• Ability to identify safety concerns and properly conduct periodic safety inspections, work with Fire Marshall, Health Inspectors, other agencies to keep facilities in compliance and maintain proper records
• All other duties as assigned by Facilities Manager

Outcomes

• Continually seek opportunities to create a safer school environment
• Implement efficient and effective ways to ensure preventative cleaning and maintenance measures
• Adhere to facilities budgets for all services and supplies
• Campus remains clean, functioning and safe

Reporting Relationship:

The Facilities Maintenance Technician will be responsible to the Christian Academy Campus Facilities Manager.