Facilities Maintenance Technician

NOTRE DAME DE SION SCHOOL

Position Title: Facilities Staff

FSLA Classification: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Reports to: Director of Facilities & Operations

Summary Of Position

The Facilities Staff performs, with general supervision, a variety of semi-skilled to skilled work inspecting, maintaining and repairing property, plant and equipment to ensure that students, staff and the community are provided a safe, attractive and clean, and healthy environment for learning and work.

The Facilities Staff has experience in operations of or general building trade skills. Understanding and practical knowledge of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, masonry, and HVAC systems. Must possess good communication and customer-service skills. Must be knowledgeable of and follow safety rules, regulations and policies.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repair tasks in a variety of areas and as assigned by the Director of Facilities & Operations.
• Perform regular inspections of equipment and systems, reporting any abnormalities and hazards.
• Perform general labor and set-up of furnishings and equipment for meetings, assemblies, classroom/playground activities and special events.
• Repairs various items, systems and/or components (e.g. roofs, furniture, bleachers, fences, playground equipment, concrete walkways, air conditioning equipment, door locks, lockers, sinks, toilets, clogged drains, light fixtures, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that items are available and in safe working condition.
• Respond to emergency situations and perform necessary repairs during business hours. (e.g., broken/clogged drains, faucets, sprinkler heads, fixtures).
• Use internal communications programs (MS Teams & GMail) to communicate about maintenance requests
• Maintain an adequate supply of parts and supplies usually used in repairs and request needed supplies through established procedures.
• Use and maintain a variety of hand tools and small power tools
• Re-lamp a variety of lighting fixtures types
• Use and maintain a variety of light duty custodial equipment and tools, including but not limited to: Mops, brooms, dusters, etc.
• Perform light landscaping work such as blowing leaves, pruning, or cleanup.
• Perform snow and ice removal as needed in conjunction with landscaping vendor.
• Use of a variety of grounds maintenance and outdoor power equipment such as leaf vacuums, blowers, edgers, chain saw, snowblowers, pressure washers, etc.
• Requires the operation of pickup trucks, vans, power lift equipment
• Perform painting and staining
• Requires the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for all jobs or tasks requiring PPE equipment
• Display a cooperative and pleasant attitude at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors
• Daily hours set to cover the school day, occasional evening or weekend hours assigned as needed to cover special events
  
  
  

Qualifications And Requirements

• High school diploma is required.
• One year certificate from college or technical school is preferred
• Possess a basic understanding of building operations and maintenance
• Possess an active and valid driver’s license
• Ability to speak, read, write and understand English
• Work primarily in a traditional climate-controlled environment
• Work outside in weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold
• Must be a self-starter and able to efficiently move between tasks throughout the day.
• Able to work independently
• Use computers and/or electronic equipment to fulfill job functions.
• Working knowledge of Notre Dame de Sion Schools organizational policies and procedures including appropriate human resources compliance
• An ability to recognize problems and implement the appropriate solution
• Willingness to learn and expand trade knowledge of maintenance and facilities
  
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged standing, walking, bending and stooping; lifting and carrying objects up to 50lbs. on level surfaces and/or stairways, on ladders and on lifts up to 35’ high
• Sufficient vision (with correction) to use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with ability to focus vision.
• Able to hear and speak clearly
• Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, computers and controls.
  
  
  

Notre Dame de Sion Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion (see Notre Dame de Sion Schools Statement on Diversity). We encourage all qualified candidates who aim to support our mission and actively participate in our diverse and inclusive community to apply.

The above description covers the most significant duties performed but does not exclude assignments not mentioned.