Facilities Specialist

MaST Schools is in search of a Facilities Specialist.  This position involves performing the job description at all MaST Campuses:

MaST - Byberry Campus: 1800 E. Byberry Road, Philadelphia, PA 19116

MaST II - Lawncrest Campus:  6238 and 6201 Rising Sun Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111

MaST II - Tacony Campus:  6501 New State Road, Philadelphia, PA 19135

MaST III - Crown Campus: 1 Crown Way, Philadelphia, PA 19154

The position is a full-time position, but part-time employment work will be considered if that is all that the successful candidate is able to perform. 

Reports to:   Head of Facilities

Qualifications:

1. Must have experience in project management.
2. Must have prior work experience with HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Painting, and Carpentry.
3. Must exhibit leadership skills and the ability to work with others.
4. Must be able to evaluate problems, prioritize work and determine solutions.
5. Must be able to read, write and understand work-related directions and instructions with sufficient skills to perform effectively.
6. Must be physically able to work from ladders and/or lifts to fully perform job tasks related to maintenance work on a regular basis.
7. Must be able to work unsupervised, be a self-starter, well-organized, and be able to multitask.
8. Must have a satisfactory knowledge of tools, equipment, and materials used in general maintenance work. 
9. Must have had satisfactory work experience as a maintenance person.
10. Must possess and maintain a valid Pennsylvania motor vehicle license.
11. Must possess and maintain valid Pennsylvania school clearances.
    

Job Overview: The MaST Schools Facilities Specialist will perform all tasks in a safe and efficient manner in order to maintain the facilities, renovations, and equipment upgrades to a high standard.  Additionally, the Facilities Specialist will train others as needed.

Responsibilities:

1. Install new electrical outlets, equipment, furniture, and fixtures for all MaST Schools projects as needed.
2. Perform carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and painting work with renovations as needed.
3. Assists in the installation of all technology-related hardware such as TVs, Cat7 wiring, access points, and storage hardware.  Runs electrical and data cables/lines for projects as needed.
4. Addresses day-to-day maintenance needs that arise both from personal inspection and what’s reported by school staff and tenant (where applicable).
5. Learns and trains other school-based personnel as needed on all aspects of building systems including (but not limited to) HVAC, HVAC computer, plumbing and irrigation, mechanical, electrical, sprinklers, fire alarms, etc.
6. Assists in maintaining inspection schedule of all building systems to ensure everything meets code requirements as needed.
7. Performs plumbing repairs to faucets, drains, flushers, and plumbing fixtures as needed.
8. Performs minor electrical repairs as needed.
9. Changes the filters on the HVAC system as needed and completes any necessary HVAC maintenance within the employee’s capability as needed.
10. Maintains an inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies as needed.
11. Implements and coordinates preventive maintenance tasks independently and with contractors as needed
12. Updates supervisor(s) regularly regarding log of work and any significant issues that go beyond the employee’s capabilities.
13. Assists with school events as needed.
14. Performs other facilities/maintenance tasks associated with the school or its equipment as assigned by supervisor.

Terms of Employment: Twelve (12) months.  Contract terms and salary to be determined by the Board of Trustees.

Evaluation:  Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of state law, administrative code, and the Board’s policy on evaluation of the Building Engineer.