Facilities Technician

This full-time position is responsible for supporting all day-to-day facility-related issues for assigned New Horizon Academy and Kinderberry Hill Early Childhood Education schools. This includes direct liaison with schools, vendors, procurement, and administrative assistants. The Facility Technician will work with other internal facility technicians and outside vendors to ensure the overall integrity and operational functionality of these facilities while maintaining aesthetics and safety standards. This position reports to the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Respond to and coordinate routine maintenance and periodic preventive maintenance work required to keep New Horizon Academy and / or Kinderberry Hill Child Care centers in excellent condition. Communicate with school staff to keep them informed about project schedules and the impact that projects will have on their daily activities.
• Ensure that assigned schools comply with childcare licensing, health department and local building code requirements and regulations.
• Complete light plumbing, electrical, HVAC and painting projects required to repair and maintain building systems.
• Coordinate outside vendor work as needed to support schools. Plan, assign, and supervise the work of service providers in coordination with the school Directors for advanced technical work such as advanced HVAC, Electrical and plumbing work, Parking lot overlays, concrete work, etc. Monitor quality, cost, and schedule of service.
• Works with Facilities Maintenance Supervisor to gain approval for work proposals and to ensure prompt payment of invoices.
• Maintain company vehicle and coordinate any necessary repairs with Fleet Manager to ensure that vehicle is in safe, clean working condition.
• Ensure facility safety for children and staff.
• Follow safety guidelines at all times.
• React quickly and professionally in emergency situation.
• Manage online work order requests.
• Maintain a clean work environment and keep all tools and equipment out of reach of children
• Attend regular Facilities & Construction meetings and follow up with action items
• Coordinates with Facilities Coordinator to schedule and coordinate testing and building inspections as needed for existing properties.

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BENEFITS

This position description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with this position. While this description is intended to accurately reflect the position's activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties as necessary or desired.

NEW HORIZON ACADEMY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Salary : $50,000 - $52,000