Maintenance Lead - iLEAD Flex, Lancaster

Maintenance Lead

Reporting to the School Director, the Maintenance Lead position performs general inspections, maintenance, and repairs to ensure that all students, staff, and the school community are provided a safe, attractive and clean, and healthy environment for learning and work.

What You Will Do (Duties and Responsibilities):

• Maintain school buildings and grounds in top condition to ensure full and productive use of facilities.
• Perform general maintenance and repair tasks in a variety of areas in accordance with all applicable codes and regulations.
• Perform regular inspections of equipment and systems, reporting any abnormalities and hazards immediately.
• Respond to emergency situations and perform necessary repairs.
• Keep a log of all maintenance functions and repairs performed.
• Recommend repairs or procedures that are beyond the scope of responsibilities, skill, or experience, outlining the work needed and specifications required of an outside contractor.
• Ensure that all applicable fire, safety, health, and environmental regulations and laws are observed and exceeded.
• Maintain an adequate supply of parts and supplies.
• Operate and maintain in a safe and operational condition all tools and equipment necessary to carry out job functions and responsibilities.
• Report immediately any damage or vandalism to facilities, or theft of equipment.
• Secure facility to minimize property damage and equipment loss.
• Have friendly and positive interaction with learners, parents, staff.
• Protect confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties and use discretion in sharing such information within legal confines.
• Demonstrate standards of moral character and behavior to serve as an effective role model for learners.
• Maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency in all maintenance and repair projects. Assist with the setup of facilities for meetings, classrooms, conferences, events, etc.
• May lead a team, providing clear instructions, training, and performance feedback.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment within the team.
• Delegate tasks effectively, ensuring work is completed efficiently and safely.
• Support and enforce iLEAD policies, safety regulations and guidelines.

Other Responsibilities:

• Provide ongoing support and actively collaborate with all iLEAD Schools leaders and employees to ensure that the mission, vision, values and philosophy of iLEAD Schools is clearly understood and carried out.
• Represent iLEAD Schools in a positive and professional manner in all interactions and communications.
• Follow and actively participate in development of all iLEAD Schools guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Maintain professional competence through participation in professional development activities provided by iLEAD Schools and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Perform other responsibilities as defined by the Site Director.

Essential Functions:

• Communicating with others to exchange information. (In Person/Telephone/Computer)
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.
• When needed to support a school or education program, must have the ability to travel by public transit as well as operate a vehicle for self-transportation purposes between worksites.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• May encounter outdoor elements: high (>90)/low (<60) temperatures, precipitation and/or wind.
• Ability to work in situations involving the need to make informed and quick decisions.
• Ability to supervise/manage workers and delegate as needed in project management situations.
• Reading detailed documentation and analyzing data sets.
• Writing professionally, both by hand and utilizing computer software.
• Speaking in public settings including making public presentations to large and small groups.
• Dealing and navigating professionally through high-stress situations.
• Must be physically present in the workplace.

What You Will Bring (Qualifications):

• High School diploma or equivalent Preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in several areas of maintenance (e.g., plumbing, painting, carpentry, masonry/concrete/tile, window glazing, electrical, mechanical, roof repair, field/playground maintenance, furniture repair, etc).
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Basic ability to read and speak/understand English.
• Physical capabilities: Significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling. Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Be honest and trustworthy and respectful.
• Ability to read and understand labels and instructions, particularly on the use and application of cleaning chemicals and products.
• Very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness.
• Knowledge of iLEAD safety rules and habits.
• Establish and maintain friendly, cooperative and effective working relationships with learners, learners with special needs, parents, facilitators, care team, and administration.
• Working experience in a school environment is preferred.

iLEAD California is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering diversity within its staff.

iCA promotes equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. In doing so, we comply with local, state, and federal laws and regulations to ensure an equal employment opportunity for everyone. We don't discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, military service obligation, veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. Our policies and personnel practices are intended to ensure that all of us are treated equally with regard to recruiting, hiring, and advancement, and our decisions on employment are made to further the principle of equal employment opportunities for employees.