Facilities Maintenance Technician

Facilities Maintenance TechnicianThe Facilities Maintenance Technician is charged with the oversight of maintaining a safe, functioning, and attractive school. This position is located at our English Station (Louisville, KY) Campus.QualificationsThe candidate shall possess characteristics that reflect:A strong clear Christian testimony with a mature and godly spiritA daily example of the highest Christian virtue both in and out of schoolCommitment to faithful attendance and support of a church whose beliefs are in agreement with the Statement of Faith for Christian Academy School SystemAgreement and belief that The Bible is the final authority concerning truth, morality, and the proper conduct of mankindThe ideal candidate shall:Have a general maintenance aptitudeHave general knowledge of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and HVAC systemsHave a general working knowledge of heavy equipment such as trucks, tractors, and lawn equipmentPrevious experience in commercial cleaning methods, products, and equipmentA strong desire and willingness to learn new trade related tasks and use of new equipmentPrevious experience in landscaping and/or lawn careAccountabilities/ResponsibilitiesResponds to all work requests submitted in a timely mannerExecutes scheduled cleaning and maintenance activities within agreed timeframesPerforms inspections in accordance with Facility department policiesSafely operate and maintain a wide variety of equipment including wet-vacuums, scrubbers, buffer/polishers, and other motorized/power equipment related to activitiesRepair pipe leaks and valvesRepair drywall, mudding, patching, taping, sanding, and paintingProvide snow removal with backpack or walk behind blower, or snowplow (truck or tractor)Patch concrete and asphalt as neededSafe use and storage of cleaning supplies and chemicals, mopping, sweeping, and scrubbingSet 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 eveningsAbility to safely move/lift 50-100 pounds alone, or more when working with othersLogistics – receives/sends shipments and accounts for deliveries including invoicing paperworkPerform duties inside and outside in inclement weather year-roundWorks inverted, laying, sitting, kneeling, squatting, reaching, crawling, bending, climbing, and working with arms overheadSafely works on ladders, scaffolding, or lifts as needed while reaching and holding hand-held toolsDrives a vehicle and is insurableAssists with grounds activities as directedWorks outside including during inclement weather to include snow and ice removal, shoveling, spreading deicer, and operating snow blower, trimming trees/shrubs, spreading mulch, pulling weeds, etc., for extended hoursProficient use of PC including payroll, work orders, email/fax, texting, voicemail, file usage (pictures, documents, attachments, etc.), and internetFamiliarity with use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) safety barriers, tagout/lockout devices, Safety Data Sheet (SDS), and other safety equipment and proceduresAbility to identify safety concerns and properly conduct periodic safety inspections, work with Fire Marshall, Health Inspectors, other agencies to keep facilities in compliance and maintain proper recordsAll other duties as assigned by Facilities ManagerOutcomesContinually seek opportunities to create a safer school environmentImplement efficient and effective ways to ensure preventative cleaning and maintenance measuresAdhere to facilities budgets for all services and suppliesCampus remains clean, functioning, and safeReporting Relationship: The Facilities Maintenance Technician will be responsible to the Christian Academy Campus Facilities Manager.