Facilities Technician

Organization Overview

PUC National is a non-profit organization that provides back-office services to PUC Schools, charter schools, and non-profits. Our team provides reliable, high-quality back-office services designed to streamline processes, increase efficiency, and give leaders peace of mind. By taking care of the behind-the-scenes work, we empower our partners to focus their time and energy where it counts most: students, families, and communities.

We provide a variety of support services to charter schools and non-profits. This includes but is not limited to human resources, operations, IT and data management, facilities guidance, fundraising, grant management, college access, alumni relations, charter development and renewal, and compliance.


The Team Member we are searching for

The ideal Facilities Technician believes in and is passionate about the mission and commitments of PUC National and exhibits this through their leadership, reflection, and collaboration to ensure success for the schools across the organization. The Facilities Technician reports to the Facilities Director and will oversee the maintenance and upkeep for our school sites.

What you will need to accomplish:

• Analyze maintenance needs necessary to establish standards for all effective preventive maintenance and ground maintenance programs
• Collaborate with Facilities Director and/or Facilities Coordinator to determine appropriate school improvements and required repairs
• Oversee any remodels, repairs, or other related work authorized by the Facilities Director
• Coordinate with school leaders and/or Facilities Director to ensure all projects are completed with safety in mind
• Coordinate with Facilities Manager to receive and track work order requests and ensure the timely completion of work orders
• Understand and adhere to OSHA regulations as well as health and safety best practices
• Oversee and ensure all schools are clean and meeting maintenance expectations
• Conduct repairs as necessary
• Work with various stakeholders in a professional manner
• Attend meetings and workshops as assigned; perform work demonstrations as appropriate
• Ensure the workplace is safe for themselves and others at the school sites
• Perform other duties as assigned

What do we require from you?

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Any combination equivalent to sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above

Experience:

• 1-2 years minimum of construction or building maintenance experience

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Alignment with core characteristics required of every PUC employee: pursuit of excellence, innovation, community, tenacity, and authenticity
• Able to work in an indoor and outdoor environment
• Able to climb ladders and contact with cleaning agents and chemicals
• Must be flexible and team-oriented
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred
• Strong work ethic, accountability, and ownership of work
• Regular attendance, dependability, and punctuality in conformance with the standards are essential to the successful performance of this position

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Occasionally required to kneel, climb and reach with hands and arms above shoulder level, lift up to 30 pounds. To bend, sit, stand, squat, stoop, walk, push, pull, and reach with hands and arms at shoulder level or below. Always required to wear the appropriate safety equipment for the task, which may include gloves, goggles, aprons, belts, etc.

Compensation & Benefits:

• This is a full-time non-exempt, hourly position
• Our benefits include:
  • Comprehensive group health benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision and additional voluntary benefits
  • 403b Retirement Plan with an annual contribution equal to 5%
  • Paid Time Off
  • Ongoing Professional Development

DISCLAIMER : This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an incumbent. An incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Nothing in this position description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between the Institution and its employees.

PUC National is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.