Facilities Service Technician

St. Andrew’s School develops the independence, character, mind, and spirit of its students to prepare them for lives of citizenship, service, and purpose. Be at the center of this mission by joining the school as our general maintenance mechanic, a key member of the facilities department.

All students live, learn, and play in the natural beauty of our 2,200–acre campus. At the center of our community are curious, motivated, and diverse students who are accepted without regard to their families’ means. Each young person is challenged and valued, and students are truly known by the lifelong mentors who teach, coach, and advise them. Human connection, face to face, is the foundation of our program. Friendship and joy define our spirit; “faith and learning” is our motto.

Position Summary:

St. Andrew’s seeks a general maintenance mechanic. They will carry out preventative maintenance and repairs for assigned structures, systems, and equipment to help ensure the school is in proper and safe working order.

Under general supervision, the maintenance mechanic will perform a variety of general maintenance which includes plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and/or restoration activities in one or more of the traditional trades fields. They will be trained on how to operate campus heavy equipment such as loaders, tractors, and excavators.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs routine and emergency maintenance and repairs throughout the campus facilities.
• Interprets, prioritizes, and completes work orders as assigned.
• Uses various hand and power tools to securely build assigned projects and is responsible for the safekeeping of these tools and equipment.
• Ensures the accuracy of work by checking completed projects and correcting problems as needed.
• Adheres to local building and safety codes and guidelines.
• Performs routine repairs and preventative maintenance to campus electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
• Follows safe working practices at all times and requests additional personnel or equipment when a task requires it.
• Plans repair work using buildings blueprints or equipment manual as needed.
• Performs general repairs that do not require a specialized technician. Examples may include repairing drywall, painting, and repairing doors and other building fixtures.
• Assists when needed with the upkeep of the campus grounds, athletic fields, housekeeping, and set-ups and teardowns.
• May load trucks and feed bins with various aggregate material while maintaining proper quantities of materials to be loaded. May move earth or other material from one location to another. May perform paving/grading work.
• Ensures that safety, compliance, and environmental requirements are followed at all times.
• Communicates effectively, professionally, and clearly with the entire school community (faculty, staff, parents, students, visitors, and outside vendors).
• Works closely with the department supervisors to communicate, address, and solve any concerns, issues, or priorities that may arise during the performance of duties.
• Contributes positively to team morale by maintaining a positive, pleasant demeanor.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Facilities Director or his designee.

Job Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as work requests, instructions, drawings, schematics, and procedures.
• Basic computer and typing skills are required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Be able to occasionally lift up to 75 lbs. while using proper lifting techniques.
• Ability to work in a wide variety of environments as found in all areas of the school.
• Work is performed indoors and outdoors, sometimes during extreme weather conditions.
• Works above ground level and on roofs, requiring the ability to safely climb ladders, stairs, and scaffolds.
• Bends, stoops, kneels, and walks significant distances between and within buildings on campus.

Conditions of Hire:

This job description is intended to describe the basic, critical elements of the job and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. A thorough background check—inclusive of fingerprinting, a Child Protection Registry Check, a motor vehicle record check, and other relevant screenings—is required as a condition of employment. Applicants must complete satisfactory reference checks, confirmation of compliance with federal and state employment laws, and any other required conditions of employment. A physical and drug screen is required.

Benefits of Employment at St. Andrew’s School:

Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and plan guidelines; additional details can be found in our employee handbook, which is furnished upon request.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Two health plan options to ensure you and your family have access to quality care.
• Retirement Plan: Secure your financial future with our 403(b) and Roth retirement plans. The school provides a matching contribution: for every dollar contributed, the school contributes two dollars, up to 10% of salary, with immediate vesting. Rollovers are permitted from other 403(b) plans.
• Paid Time Off: Generous paid time off and holidays to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access to resources and programs promoting physical and mental well-being.
• Health Savings Account, which includes a St. Andrew’s School match.
• Life and AD&D Insurance at no cost to you.

To Apply:

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service, please call 302-285-4211. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance. St. Andrew’s School is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diverse candidates of all backgrounds, faith, and persuasions, and seek to foster an inclusive, welcoming community environment. Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and resume to:

Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and resume to:

St. Andrew’s Human Resources
350 Noxontown Road
Middletown, DE 19709
hr@standrews-de.org