Facilities Technician

Facilities TechnicianThe 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 DutiesMaintaining Building/FacilitiesPartner with the Facilities Manager to maintain a safe, clean campusEnsure timely completion of work orders and communication with requestersWorks with the Facilities Manager to inspect building structures, electrical panels, HVAC, and all facility equipment to determine if repairs are neededReport any repairs and maintenance needs that arise to the Facilities ManagerAssist with maintenance of the garage and storage areasAssist with the transport, disposal, or relocation of office equipment and furnitureWork 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 neededAbility to respond to emergencies outside of working hoursThis role occasionally requires work in the evenings, on weekends, or during breaks, for special eventsSchool Safety and SecurityAssist with campus emergencies, including equipment breakdowns, malfunctions, and alarm callsKnowledge of maintenance and operation of the campus fire alarm systems, fire protection systems, and security systemsServes on Emergency Preparedness Teams as neededProvide support to the security team as neededMonitor and respond to 2-way radio calls at all times, while on the premisesVendorsMaintain close and cordial working relationships with all vendors and contractorsAssist Facilities Manager with communication and supervision of vendors/contacts as neededAdministrativeAssist the Facilities Manager with documenting maintenance plans and repairs for all buildingsMaintain updated records in the facilities system that document equipment conditions, building repairs, vendor information, and maintenance plansCommunicate with staff and faculty regarding repairs and scheduling repairs at a time that has minimal disruption, when applicableComplete required training annually - as assigned by the schoolProject ManagementProcess event requests for various constituenciesAssist the facilities and security department in supervising renovations and construction projects as neededBudgetingEnsure value and savings when ordering supplies or requesting bids for repairs and maintenanceTechnical TasksOpen, prepare, and inspect the campus and its facilities each morning to be ready to receive staff and studentsRepair, fix, and maintain buildings and equipment. Tasks include wall repair, plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and maintenance, electrical work, and HVACPerform repairs and facilities-related work, such as fixing broken furniture and locks, replacing outage lights, patching and repairing walls, and attending to plumbing emergenciesFacilities projects may also include small-scale design and custom buildsHelp students and staff with projects that require power toolsSupport the setup/Teardown of School events on a daily basisInspect all Restrooms for operational maintenanceAssist with traffic control during student drop-off and student pick-up as neededPerform deep cleanings during school breaksInstall equipment and appliances as required by manufacturer specificationsRequired Qualifications and SkillsBackground in facilities and maintenanceHighly detail-oriented, combined with an ability to see and respond to the big pictureAbility to think outside the box for creative solutionsHigh emotional intelligence and ability/willingness to collaborate with myriad constituentsA forward-looking, solution-oriented approach to all facilities-related issuesA team player who seeks broad input and whose hallmarks are transparency, collaboration, and communicationStrong teamwork/communication skillsBasic IT skillsPreferred QualificationsKnowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and carpentryExperience with safely using power toolsSchool experience5 years or more relevant experienceBilingual (English and Spanish)Working Conditions20% Indoors, 80% outdoorsAbility to move around the school and playground to attend to individual matters and perform maintenance and repairsOccasional requirement to lift more than 50 lbsSit and stand for an extended period of time