Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician shall work in conjunction with the maintenance department which is responsible for the day-to-day care of the 14 acres of buildings, equipment, and property of St. Joseph’s Academy, an all-girls Catholic high school of 1150 students. This person will have a strong practical knowledge of building, electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems and will interact with other SJA personnel as well as vendors, engineers, and contractors. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Meet with Maintenance Supervisor to address issues, maintenance needs, and service requirements conducts regular system checks and executes procedures to maintain certifications for the department
• Maintain necessary records
• Conduct school maintenance inspections and provide feedback to Maintenance Supervisor
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly checks
• Maintain and repair mechanical equipment and buildings (tasks include plumbing, painting, flooring repair, electrical repair, gate and HVAC maintenance)
• Escort and monitors work performed by subcontractors / vendors
• Maintain grounds and landscape
• Assist with setups and takedowns
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Participate in staff and safety meetings, retreats or other events as required

• Five (5) years of experience in facility maintenance and repairs
• Strong computer skills including email, facility software, and Internet research
• Ability to understand and follow instructions of supervisor
• Good oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Good organizational skills; ability to meet project deadlines
• Ability to interpret blueprints, detailed drawings, field sketches and technical manuals
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Flexibility to work when needed and to collaborate with other departments as needed
• Willingness to gain training beneficial to role as Maintenance Tech
• Ability to lift and move 40 pounds
• Positive attitude, integrity, and collaboration skills
• Ability to work safely in accordance with SJA, OSHA, and other applicable policies

• Electrical: ability to rewire a light fixture from T8 to LED, change ballasts and lamps, including emergency ballasts, etc.
• HVAC: ability to change filters, motors, belts; adjust belts and pulleys, grease motors, change couplings on pumps, operate computerized controls/t-stats, etc.
• Plumbing: ability to change vacuum breakers, diaphragms on flush valves, faucet washers; repair leaks on flush valves; unstop sinks and toilets; operate a snake, etc.
• Carpentry: ability to repair desks, cabinets, chalkboards, chairs; hang items on walls with proper hardware, etc.
• Painting:  ability to properly clean, prime, cut in, roll; knowledge of oil, latex, proper brushes, etc.
• Landscape:  ability to perform light landscaping work, trimming, groundskeeping

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans