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 ____________________________________________________________________________________ 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