Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician is the primary local source of preventive and repair maintenance at our school buildings and surrounding property. They will help ensure that our schools are safe, inviting places for children to grow and learn. The Maintenance Technician provides overall facilities maintenance support for multiple childcare facilities, including, but not limited to, inspections, preventive maintenance, repairs, and other tasks as assigned. The Technician will report to the Facilities Manager

Responsibilities

Provide and maintain a safe and comfortable environment for the children in our care.

Perform preventive maintenance and general repairs and improvements to building interior and exterior spaces and facility operating systems (e.g., Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC); electrical; plumbing; mechanical; and lighting).

• Technicians must be able to identify safety issues and repair them immediately

• General carpentry, repair of facility structures as well as minor wall patch and painting and roof repair

• Address plumbing issues, leaks and functionality of plumbing fixtures

• Ensure light, electrical switches and outlets are safe and in working condition

• Technicians are responsible for engaging and monitoring vendors for the purpose of

completing repairs that require additional support.

• The Technician must be able to articulate issues and problems and provide economical solutions

• The technician must have excellent communication and customer service skills

• The Technician must be able to maintain a great relationship with the school staff

• Technicians may be called upon to assist in inspections of renovations and new construction, as well as assisting management in identifying potential capital replacement projects.

• Utilize a Company Provided cell phone to order materials, update and/or create work orders and provide status updates through Facilities Management software and systems, submitting time records, and creating schedules.

• Perform safety and security inspections of playgrounds and property.

• Monitor performance of support vendors (Landscaping, snow removal, pest control, repair vendors, etc.)

• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and visually appealing property by performing tasks such as pressure washing exterior surfaces and cleaning gutters.

• Maintaining inventory and upkeeping of tools

• Ability to multitask and prioritize urgent repairs and WOs

Requirements

Job Requirements

• Must have a current license

• Must Be able to use a computer and MS office products

• Must be able to lift items up to 50 pounds

• Must be able to climb ladders as needed

• Must be able to inspect the roof and identify issues or concerns to repair

• Indoor and outdoor required in all seasons

• Must be able to pass motor vehicle background check

• EPA/HVAC License (Preferred but not required)