What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Facilities Tech - (Immediate) position at KIPP?
Company Description
KIPP Texas Public Schools is a network of 57 public charter, open-enrollment, pre-k-12 schools educating nearly 34,000 students across Austin, Dallas-Ft. Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. Together with families and communities, our mission is to create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose - college, career, and beyond - so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more fair world.
Founded in Houston in 1994 and operating as KIPP Texas since 2018, we are looking to hire a diverse team of dynamic, collaborative, and dedicated individuals with an unyielding belief that every child will succeed. Join a Team and Family with an unwavering commitment to creating classrooms, offices, and communities rooted in belongingness, academic success and joy. If you are passionate about joining a mission and values-driven community who wants every child to want to run to school, the KIPP Texas Team and Family is for you!
KIPP Public Schools is a national network of public charter schools that prepares students with the skills and confidence to create the future they want for themselves, their communities, and us all. We are a network of 280 schools, nearly 15,000 educators, and 175,000 students and alumni.
You can see all our job opportunities at https://kipptexas.org/join-our-team/.
Qualifications
Skills and Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years’ facilities maintenance related experience preferred.
- Expertise in, or technical knowledge of, HVAC, electrical and/or plumbing systems is required.
- Knowledge of building systems and the maintenance and repair thereof.
- Licensure or certification in a trade is highly preferred.
- Skill in maintaining positive relations with others.
- Ability to manage complex projects or multiple small projects simultaneously.
- Meticulous attention to detail with an ability to produce high quality work in a dynamic environment.
- Verbal communication and interpersonal skills required to work with a broad group of stakeholders with different interests and needs.
- Basic computer skills required; Experience in Microsoft Outlook and/or facilities work order software management software preferred.
- English fluency is required; Spanish is a plus. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
- Reliable transportation required (may be required to drive to different facilities or to pick up supplies during the workday).
- Flexibility in work schedule.
Additional Information
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary is based on years of experience, degree of education, and level of expertise.
As a full time KIPP Texas employee you are eligible to participate in all KIPP Texas’ benefit plans. KIPP Texas offers a robust variety of benefits choices with competitive rates, including medical, dental, and vision options, as well as life insurance and disability plans.
KIPP provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
