Facilities Technician

Revised: 5/2019; 1/2025

Title: Facilities Technician

Primary Purpose: This role exists to support and implement the Mission of Magnificat High School. Under

minimal supervision from the Director of Facilities, the Facilities Technician maintains and repairs the

facility’s equipment, buildings, grounds; ensures timely execution of repairs and maintenance; and performs

specialized and technical duties. The Facilities Technician provides assistance to the Director of Facilities and

other members of the Facilities team and keeps the buildings, grounds, and equipment clean, orderly, and

operational.

Reports to: Director of Facilities

Classification: Non-Exempt, Full Time, 40 hours per week during the school year; 30 hours per week

during summer months of June and July (2000 hours annually); availability to work extended days, evenings

and weekends periodically, as needed.

Major Responsibilities:

• Assists in performing specialized maintenance and preventative duties for the general upkeep

and repair of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical, and structural systems of the facility.

• Performs a variety of general grounds keeping functions (e.g. mowing grass, removing snow,

maintaining fields and courts) for the purpose of ensuring safe and attractive areas for all
school activities.

• Identifies and reports situations where repairs and/or maintenance may be needed; conducts

safety compliance inspections and maintains checklists noting general conditions and needed
repairs.

• Responsible for daily review and processing of work orders in ML Schedules (work order

software).

• Serves as part of the school security team. Performs duties with members of the Facilities

team to address the safety and security of students and staff in the building and on school
grounds.

• Works collaboratively with other staff members and outside vendors to ensure cleanliness

and proper maintenance of the school’s assets and facilities.

• Ensures compliance with appropriate safety practices and procedures and with applicable

federal, state and local codes, regulations and requirements. Completes duties using safe
working habits and provides for the safety of other personnel while performing repairs and
maintenance

• Works with the Facilities team to set up and breakdown tables, chairs, and other items for

meetings and events at the school.

• Assists with after-hours and emergency calls involving facility needs.

• Performs other duties as requested by the Director of Facilities or delegated individual.
  

Our Identity
Magnificat High School,

A girls’ Catholic college-preparatory high school,
Founded and sponsored by the Sisters of the Humility of Mary,

Calls young women to live Mary’s Magnificat in the world.

Our Mission
We educate young women holistically

to learn, lead and serve
in the spirit of Mary’s Magnificat.

Revised: 5/2019; 1/2025

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• This position is performed both indoors and outdoors. Must be able to work in various weather

conditions and under temperature extremes and conditions with some exposure to risk, injury or
illness.

• Significant lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling, frequent climbing and balancing, significant

stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling; significant finger dexterity.

• Generally, the role requires 20% sitting, 30% walking and 50% standing.
• Frequent use of computer, telephone/cell phone, maintenance equipment and machinery.
• High degree of concentration for analyzing, interpreting and reporting information.
• Tasks require visual perception and discernment.

Requirements:

Education:

• High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent required.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of facilities maintenance experience.

• Must have working knowledge of moderately complex building systems, including mechanical,

electrical, plumbing, lock hardware, roofing HVAC, etc.

• Must be able to read and understand repair manuals and blueprints.

• Experience with power equipment and hand tools.

• Must have experience and knowledge of computers. Microsoft Office, energy management systems,

and work order systems are a plus.

• Must have a valid State of Ohio Driver’s license and good driving record.

Skills and Competencies:

• Must have competent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently.

• Ability to manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously.

• Physically able to stoop, bend, reach and be on one’s feet for an extended period of time. Ability to

lift up to 75 lbs. unassisted.

Qualities:

• Strong belief in, and respect for, the Mission of Magnificat High School and the School’s values:

Lifelong Learning, Collaboration, Compassion, Respect, Commitment, and Faith-Filled Life.

• Customer service oriented; ability to go above and beyond in any situation.

• Meets emergency situations with a sense of calmness; remains respectful at all times.

• Willingness to mentor, teach and share technical expertise and knowledge.

• Ability to work extended days, evenings and weekends periodically, as needed