Maintenance Technician

Title: Maintenance Technician

Purpose of Position: The maintenance technician duties include overall building and grounds maintenance & repair functions and some custodial duties. 

Employment Status: Full-time Reporting

Reports to: Facilities Manager

Location: Assigned Campus
 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Cleans, sweeps, mops, scrubs, seals and polish floors by hand or machine as required
• Responds to maintenance tickets in a timely manner
• Assess facilities for repairs needed and identifies hazards or risks in and outside of the building
• Repairs, moves, assembles, installs and sets up furniture, bulletin boards, picture frames, tables, chairs, etc.
• Maintains, adjusts and repairs door hardware and locks sets for interior and exterior doors
• Performs some repairs and maintenance of buildings by patching walls and doors, painting walls, doors and trim and replacing fixtures, replace damaged ceiling tiles and floor tiles
• Performs plumbing repairs on commodes, urinals, flush valves, faucets, washers, water fountains, packing and drain lines
• Performs minor electrical repairs or replace as needed light ballasts, light switches, receptacles, fluorescent lamp lights, exit lights, shorts in wiring and replacement of light bulbs
• Submits requests for proper materials needed for all jobs through the Facilities Manager
• Assists with setup and breakdown needs for school events
• Work routinely requires lifting 40 to 50lbs
• Work routinely requires bending over
• Work routinely requires walking up and down stairs, climbing ladders
• Position involves daily exposure to cleaning agents, including bleach

• Participate in Audubon team activities, including PD and staff meetings
• Attend professional development conferences and learning groups, as needed
• Communicate effectively and in a professional manner with school administrators, staff and parents

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of cleaning materials and equipment
• Knowledge of the English language so as to understand operating instructions for cleaning equipment and materials and safety and accident prevention.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally
• Ability to hear the normally spoken word at 25 feet
• Ability to work outdoors under adverse weather conditions
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs
• Ability to pick up and carry 65 pounds
• Ability to operate cleaning machines
• Ability to stand for prolonged period of time
• Ability to willingly attend and participate in training sessions
• Ability to learn and practice acceptable cleaning methods
• Ability to willingly acquire skills in the operation of cleaning and grass-cutting machines used in the assigned facility and to be a self-starter
• Interact positively with students, administrators, co-workers, parents and community.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong belief in the mission and values of Audubon Schools
• High school diploma required
• Three or more years of experience in general commercial or institutional maintenance work (maintenance work in a school preferred)
• Knowledge of cleaning and waxing compounds, floor buffers and custodial equipment
• Knowledge of basic plumbing and electrical work
• Skilled in using tools and equipment of the trade
• Ability to use technology to maintain inventory, create work tickets and update work tickets
• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.

• Associates degree (preferred)
• Audubon schools offers a competitive wage and benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, paid leave and paid holidays.