Facilities Maintenance Technician

Facilities Maintenance Technician

The Facilities Maintenance Technician is charged with the oversight of maintaining a safe, functioning and attractive school. This position is located at our Indiana (New Albany) Campus.

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, 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 blower, or snowplow (truck or tractor)
• Patch concrete and asphalt as needed
• Safe use and storage of cleaning chemicals and supplies, mopping, sweeping, and scrubbing
• Sets 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 50-75 pounds alone, or more when working with others
• Logistics - receives shipments and accounts for deliveries
• Perform duties inside and outside in inclement weather year-round
• Works inverted, laying, sitting, kneeling, squatting, reaching, crawling, bending, and working with arms overhead
• Safely works on ladders or lifts as needed
• Drives a vehicle and is insurable
• Assists with grounds activities as directed
• Works outside during inclement weather to include snow and ice removal, shoveling, spreading de-icer, and operating snow blower for extended hours
• All other duties as assigned by Facilities Coordinator

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.