Facilities & Grounds Technician

Company Description

KIPP, the Knowledge Is Power Program, is a national network of free, open enrollment, college preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students in underserved communities for success in college and life. There are 285 KIPP schools across the nation and the District of Columbia, serving more than 175,000 students and alumni with more than 15,000 educators. 

Founded in 2008 with 50 students in 5th grade, KIPP Columbus currently educates  2,000 students in grades Kindergarten through twelfth.  With a mission to, together with families and the community, create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose -- college, career, and beyond --  KIPP has maintained excellence in its growth, and will improve upon that standard – proving what is possible in public education.

KIPP Columbus continues to rank as one of the top schools for academic growth of any school in the state of Ohio, and is a top performing urban school in the state for academic growth. In our first three graduating classes (in spring 2020, 2021, and 2022) 100% of students were accepted to college and/or military service  with nearly $40 million in merit scholarships from colleges and universities awarded.

In addition to academic excellence, KIPP Columbus also partners with nearly 100 community organizations to provide extracurricular activities, programming, health and wellness services, meals, and more to KIPP students, families, and the broader community. KIPP is also a member of the Ohio High School Athletic Association, offering more than 10 varsity sports. 

The KIPP Columbus learning campus will continue to advance student learning, expand partnerships, enable superior programming, and serve as a teaching and leadership lab for schools nationwide, reimagining education through a deeper lens of antiracism, excellence, and joy as we expand to educate nearly 4,000 students on our learning campus in the coming years. 

Interested in learning more about our school?  Please check out our website: https://www.kippcolumbus.org/

The Opportunity

The Facilities & Grounds Technician/Coordinator role will serve as an essential part of our Facilities Maintenance team at KIPP Columbus. This role will monitor the HVAC controls, the lighting management system, and assist the other technicians with repairs across campus.  They will also perform scheduled and preventive maintenance of the facilities.  This would include interior and exterior spaces.  All of our technicians will have a strong working knowledge of the layout of each building.  This individual  would respond to a variety of work order tickets through Asset Essentials and respond to the general everyday needs of the campus.  The Facilities & Grounds Technician/Coordinator will report directly to the Manager of Facilities & Grounds/ Sr. Associate as well as the Senior Director of Facilities & Grounds. 

Job Description

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Facilities and Maintenance 

• Maintain inventory of materials kept on hand for usage.

• Conduct regular walkthroughs of all campus facilities ensuring facilities are in good repair and safe.

• Serve on call in the event of unforeseen facilities maintenance emergencies.

• Manage various contractors, partners, and service providers with campus facilities project work.
   

Repairs and Building Maintenance

• Complete basic campus and facilities repairs including (but not limited to): 

  • Drywall repairs and painting

  • Plumbing repairs and installation

  • Carpentry repairs and installation

  • Minor electrical repairs

  • Minor concrete and asphalt patch repairs

  • Fencing and gate repairs

• Assemble furniture

• Change lights and light fixtures

• Manage and maintain tools and campus equipment

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or GED.

• Hold a valid Ohio drivers license.

• Be able to lift/move up to 100 pounds assisted

• Be able to obtain OSHA 30hr General Industry certification within 90 days of your hire date.  KIPP to provide the online course opportunity. 

• Preferably at least one year of facilities management experience

• At least 1 year of facilities work experience is preferred. 

• A track record of performance and successful implementation across multiple concurrent projects, shifting and competing priorities, and driving teams towards results.

• Ability to deal with ambiguity and conflict, while leading and managing teams of people, in many instances through influence or without direct-line authority.

• Ability to persevere with a sense of optimism, strong problem solving skills, and desire to learn and grow in a collaborative professional learning community.

• Willingness, and commitment, to go above and beyond.

• Ability to multi-task and work within an ambiguous, fast-moving, start-up environment, while driving toward clarity and solutions.

• Model the values of KIPP Columbus (Imagine, Navigate, Seek, Persevere, Integrity, Responsibility, and Empathy).

Additional Information

Compensation and Benefits

KIPP Columbus offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit plan including medical and dental insurance, as well as group term life insurance, retirement plan and paid time off.  

Statement of Non-Disclosure

KIPP Columbus is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying to the school for consideration of any position (admission, employment, etc.). KIPP Columbus does not discriminate on the basis of disability, gender, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that is contained in the definition of hate crimes set forth in Section 4112.02 of the Ohio Revised Code.