Facilities Maintenance Technician

Richard McKenna Charter Schools is seeking a proactive and skilled Facilities Maintenance Technician to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the optimal operation, safety, and upkeep of our facilities through hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities. Your expertise will help maintain a safe, efficient, and well-functioning environment that supports our operational excellence. This position offers an exciting opportunity to apply your mechanical, electrical, and facilities management skills in a fast-paced setting dedicated to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the building each day and determine, before leaving, that all doors and windows are secured, and all appropriate lights are turned off
• Keep the building premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas neat and clean at all times
• Shovel, plow, salt, and sweep sidewalks, steps, driveways, and parking areas as necessary
• Display the U.S. flag during school hours on days when school is in session
• Perform grounds-keeping chores including grass-cutting, tree-trimming, leaf raking, and removal of litter
• Perform summer work to include such tasks as cleaning out rain gutters and painting
• Communicate information and needed repairs to Building Principal/Superintendent
• Obey all federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy pertaining to plant operation, fire, safety, and environment
• Comply with all federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy pertaining to the storage and disposal of recyclables, trash, waste, and debris
• Maintain and prepare work related records and reports as directed
• Inform the Building Principal/Superintendent of replacements in advance of need
• Keep maintenance closets in a clean and tidy condition
• May be required to wear a standard uniform selected by the district for security purposes
• Remain on school premises for entire shift
• Keep an inventory of supplies and equipment and inform the Building Principal/Superintendent of replacements in advance of need
• Assume responsibility for his or her continuing professional growth and development through such efforts as attendance at in-services
• Seek assistance should emergencies arise
• Represent the school district in a positive manner
• Know and follow school district policy and chain of command
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Check daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during the hours of building occupancy
• Operate heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide temperatures appropriate to the season and to ensure economical use of fuel, water, and electricity
• Conduct an ongoing program of general and preventative maintenance, upkeep, and repair, making minor repairs and reporting major repair needs, unsafe situation, vandalism, or other damage to school property promptly to the Building Principal and/or Superintendent.
• Move furniture or equipment within the building as required for various activities and as directed

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Minimum experience as determined by the Board in plant operation and maintenance, cleaning methods and procedures, repairs, security, heating and ventilation, care of carpet, cleaning, housekeeping, and proper handling of hazardous materials
• Is familiar with material safety data sheets and asbestos abatement documents
• Ability to perform long periods of standing; walking; climbing; stooping; kneeling; bending and twisting at the neck and trunk; moving of furniture; pushing/pulling items such as tables, bleachers, and scrubbing machines; frequent lifting of objects weighing up to fifty pounds and occasionally move objects weighing up to ninety pounds; and climbing ladders
• Ability to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, to reach above the head and reach forward, to grasp tools
• Ability and willingness to do general cleaning and minor repairs
• Self-motivated
• Works well under pressure and deadlines
• Works well with students and staff
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Maintain confidentiality of staff and students

Join us as a Facilities Maintenance Technician where your skills will directly contribute to creating a safe, efficient environment. We value energetic professionals eager to take on diverse challenges while delivering top-tier maintenance solutions. If you’re passionate about maintaining high standards of facilities management with a focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement — we want to hear from you!

To apply please visit https://www.applitrack.com/rmckenna/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $35