Position Overview:

Under minimal supervision, works directly with staff, faculty, and outside contractors and vendors to assist in the overall responsibility of physical operations, maintenance, and cleaning of campus buildings.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Under direction, assist with the inspecting, planning, and implementing of a campus building maintenance program. Perform equipment and building maintenance on a daily basis in accordance with submitted and/or assigned service requests. Follow appropriate safety procedures when completing work assignments in accordance with OSHA and other relevant safety guidelines. Inform supervisor and update electronic request forms as completed or as deemed appropriate.
• As directed, perform building and periodic property inspections. Maintain safe and secure setting for students, staff and guests. Report any concerns or violations to immediate supervisor.
• Assist in the recordkeeping for purchasing, inventory, labor and materials for work performed.
• Back-up for Campus Lead and Custodian/Maintenance positions during planned or unexpected absences.
• Determine materials and methods for assigned jobs; inspect for quality and progress to ensure work is being performed with an emphasis on safety; Communicate with supervisor all labor and materials utilized on a daily basis.
• Submit purchase requisitions for supplies and materials; coordinate and maintain adequate inventory of tools, equipment, hardware and materials. Assist Campus Lead with building inspections and maintenance operations reviews; notify supervisor of concerns regarding safety and building integrity.
• Coordinate access to spaces to minimize disruption to operations. Receive and deliver equipment and supplies as required. May be called upon to discuss and participate in installations, repairs, new construction and other routine and event-related projects.
• Perform skilled and semi-skilled carpentry including but not limited to demolition and rough construction; roof repairs, drywall and plaster; metal work; masonry, concrete, block and brick work; resilient and hard surface flooring; repair/replace doors and windows; cabinet, lock and hardware repair; plastic laminate work; suspended ceilings and insulation, painting and other surface treatments. Maintain basic knowledge or plumbing, mechanical, and HVAC systems as it relates to general maintenance and upkeep of the buildings.
• Assist with traffic control at the beginning and end of school day.
• Other related duties as assigned by the Campus Lead. The listing of the position duties/responsibilities is not necessarily inclusive for this position. Omission of specific duties does not preclude assignment of other duties if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.
• Participate as a contributing member of the Campus Team
• As appropriate, give input for ways to improve procedures and policies currently in use to ensure business is conducted in a safe, responsible manner
• Willing to assist in other areas and with other tasks not defined in position description

Working Conditions:

• May be subject to being on-call
• Carry a cell phone or two-way device
• Work with hazardous materials
• Schedule changes based on the needs of the school
• Work long hours to complete/perform scheduled or emergency functions and events
• Required to work under adverse weather conditions and varying temperatures (indoor/outdoor)

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work safely from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs
• Required to work in confined spaces which may require extended periods of stooping, bending or kneeling and standing for long periods
• Involves a great deal of walking
• Must possess normal vision, hearing and physical dexterity
• Will be required to do own laboring, lift up to 50 pounds safely, and be able to transport equipment (push and pull), including carts which may carry 400 pounds

Required:

• Up to two years of experience performing general maintenance
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and proven project management skills
• Computer literacy (MS Word/Excel, work order tracking and payroll systems)
• Availability for scheduled and on-call work evenings and weekends
• High school graduate or equivalent

Preferred:

• Boiler Operating License (Class C or higher)
• Experience in supervision/proven skills
• Valid Minnesota driver's license/ must pass DMV background check
• Working knowledge of construction materials and methods