Facilities Assistant (Maintenance)

Description

Job Category: School Year or Year-Round - Hourly Employees

Classification: FTE 1.0

Job Location: Onsite

Starting Hourly: $18.20 - $25.00

Reports To: Facilities/Project Manager 

HCPA is a Title I Charter School that serves students through a school-wide plan for instruction that is focused on the needs of at-risk students. The Facilities Assistant (Maintenance) role is responsible for all aspects of the school’s facility and efficient work practice; ensuring the cleanliness, safety and security of the school building and grounds at all times 

Responsibilities 

• Maintain the building to ensure productive, proactive, and efficient work practices. 

• Represent the schools' interest, address problems and issues as needed. Participate in project teams as necessary. 

• Monitors and ensures contractor service level agreement compliance for contracts including but not limited to: landscape, janitorial, carpet, and elevators. 

• Applies knowledge of electrical repair and necessary safety precautions in performing duties such as repairing broken wires, replacing light switches and electrical outlets, and changing ballasts. 

• Sets priorities based on maintaining a safe and sanitary environment for the welfare of the students. 

• Applies knowledge of standard tools, materials, equipment, and methods of multi-trades areas in the performance of daily work assignments; cleans tools and work area upon completion of project. 

• Develops and adheres to school facility. 

• Seeks out opportunities to improve cost and effectiveness. 

• Responds to business or after hour inquiries from the school administration for emergency assistance. 

• May participate in general building upkeep such as painting and removal of graffiti from exterior and interior structures. 

• Available for after hour alarm calls and all school events 

• Responsible for seasonal duties such as winter snow removal and summer landscaping/grass cutting 

• Performs related work and other duties as needed to manage all aspects of any building projects and maintenance work  

Requirements

Required Qualifications 

• Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a GED 

• Must have a valid MN drives license 

• Must be able to safely and efficiently operate all types of snow removal equipment to ensure a safe and ice free campus. 

• Must be able to safely and efficiently operate all types of lawn equipment-Lawnmowers(riding and walk behind) line trimmers, blowers and all other related equipment. 

• Familiar with floor scrubbers, carpet extractors and related janitorial equipment used on a daily basis. 

• Must be able to work in outdoor conditions when inclement weather events occur. 

• Strong leadership and the ability to develop relationships across the organization. 

• Strong interpersonal skills - the ability to work effectively with students, parents, district staff and community members from diverse backgrounds. 

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. 

• Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to multi-task. 

• Knowledge of the programs, functions, and procedures of a school setting. 

• Ability to remain calm in emergency and stressful situations. 

• Ability to exercise initiative and sound and effective judgment within established guidelines. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Previous experience in a school facility 

 Hmong College Prep Academy stands out as a high quality school for both teachers and students,  demonstrated in many ways:

• Low 20:1 teacher/student ratio
• Strong technology focus with 1:1 Android tablets for students
• Standard student uniform policy
• Robust professional development and mentoring program for teachers
• Recognized by the Minnesota Department of Education as a Celebration School
• Academic and extracurricular activities/teams such as Mock Trial, Band, Choir, Soccer and Volleyball
• World Culture Day
• College preparation programs and activities, such as a Big 10 Tour and college and career fairs
• We provide competitive pay and benefits, including:
• An employee benefit package that includes coverage for medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D, long term disability, and a Flexible Spending Account 
• Matching funds for TRA and PERA retirement plans
• Sign-on stipend prorated based on start date!  *Please see HR for further information  

For details on the benefits program go to: https://www.hcpak12.org/Page/136 

To apply or check out other opportunities, go to https://www.hcpak12.org/careers