The Vanguard School seeks a Facilities Technician to join our facilities team. The
Facilities Technician works under the direction of the Director of Facilities. The Facilities
Technician is a 12-month full-time hourly position that will include some overtime when
necessary

SUMMARY: Assisting with the day-to-day operation and maintenance of all school
buildings by performing a wide variety of semi-skilled building maintenance and repairs
which includes but are not limited to light construction, painting, carpentry, plumbing,
custodial support, grounds work, furniture moves, A/C units, Lift Station, Dormitory and
mechanical upkeep. Other duties include assisting with all school-related event set-ups
and ensuring proper breakdowns, keeping inventory, and stocking adequate
maintenance materials or equipment, in addition to bus, kitchen, and other emergency
operations. Must have the ability to work unsupervised, independently, and in a team
environment. Regular working hours are from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday thru Friday.
Occasional activities such as weather conditions, emergencies or
dorm/housing/cafe/plumbing issues may require your attendance outside of regular
working hours. These demands must be satisfied as part of your job duties.

JOB DUTIES:

• General maintenance and upkeep of a 77-acre campus containing educational

• Manage specific requests and emergencies from classroom teachers and

• Maintenance and upkeep of all school vehicles and equipment (such as vans,

• Assist Care Team with the inventory of the cleaning supplies and equipment;

• Complete minor HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, painting, mounting, furniture

• Prepare for school events by setting up tables, chairs, and displays.
• Maintain various systems, including HVAC, fire alarms, and sprinklers.
• Perform weekly landscaping duties such as:

• Mowing, weeding, planting, and trimming lawns
• Mulching
• Equipment repair

• Receive and distribute deliveries.
• Experience with hand and power tools.
• Experience with landscaping machinery.
• Repair and maintain any minor broken furniture in classrooms, dorms, housing

variety of people and maintain professional relationships with other employees,
students and contractors.

• Be a team player and capable of working in a team environment to accomplish

Occasional activities such as social events, hurricanes, storms, weather conditions,
school owned homes and dorm emergency repairs may require your attendance outside
of regular working hours. Be on 24 hour call two weeks a month. These demands must
be satisfied as part of your job duties.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• All Vanguard employees must clear a criminal background check.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• 2 years of facility maintenance/repair experience preferred.
• Training or experience in a skilled trade is preferred.
• Lock up all building doors before leaving at the end of the day.
• Collect trash and recycling from outdoor trash and recycling bins.Replace

work in a safe and responsible manner, such as use of circular saw, chainsaws,
lawn care machinery.

• Ability to meet deadlines and adapt to changing work priorities and

• Ability to work in a sometimes physically demanding job that includes walking

• Must possess basic computer skills.
• Must be available for weekend & evening school emergencies.

• Competence in the specific skills required to perform the duties listed above,

• The above referenced position summary is a guideline designed to present an

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Able to lift 50 pounds
• Standing for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work on a ladder
• Working under a variety of weather conditions
• Walking up and down stairs several times per day
• Stooping, bending, reaching and kneeling
• Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor conditions in inclement weather and

in hot and cold conditions.
Qualifications:

• High School Education
• Driver’s License to drive and operate Inly School vehicles
• Legal to work in United States (CORI SORI, Fingerprints, background check, and

valid W9)