School Maintenance Technician level 2

MAINTANANCE TECHNCIAN

Location: NORTH BROWARD PREPARATORY SCHOOL

We’re looking to recruit a maintenance technician to join our North Broward Preparatory school, a Nord Anglia Education school.

THE SCHOOL

North Broward Preparatory School – a long established private school offering robust curricula that promotes individual learning, creativity and critical thinking. Each student here is encouraged and empowered to successfully pursue his or her individual aspirations, through acceptable educators, personalized learning and top-calibre academics that are enriched by opportunities in the arts, athletics, community service and extracurricular programs.

THE ROLE

The Maintenance Technician 2 is a highly skilled position in the Facilities Department with duties of maintenance, service, and repairs in the areas of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting, sheetrock, machine servicing, and vehicle servicing. The Maintenance Tech 2 will execute work orders, complete projects, and communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and students regarding work order status and completion. Strong customer service skills are required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform routine maintenance such as painting, drywall repair, and changing filters, bulbs, ballasts and switches.
• Operate and maintain tools and equipment such as power tools, drain tools, shop equipment, scissor lifts, forklifts, test equipment, etc.
• Troubleshoot minor plumbing, HVAC, and electrical issues
• Must be or have the ability to become: Fork-lift, Scissor-lift; First-aid, CPR, and blood-borne pathogen certified.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

• High school completion or equivalent

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

• Advanced understanding of building maintenance, tool, and equipment operation
• Food equipment repair experience a plus
• Previous experience in apartment maintenance also a plus
• Must be proficient in plumbing, electrical, and general repairs

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Ability to work independently
• Ability to use tools for troubleshooting
• Ability to carry and work from ladders
• Ability to operate maintenance related equipment ie; Fork lift, scissor lift, cable machines, etc
• Commitment to completing time critical tasks with a positive attitude
• Basic computer skills. Experience with work order systems preferred
• Ability to communicate well and work in a collaborative team environment
• Strong customer service skills required along with the ability to solve problems & meet needs

WORKING CONDITIONS

The employee works both indoors and outdoors and is regularly exposed to hot, cold, dirty and dusty conditions. At times, the work requires use of noisy equipment. Work is often routine and physically demanding.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear and frequently required to stand, walk, bend, and use hands to make repairs; reach with hands and arms; stoop, crouch and kneel. Frequent and regular repetitive movements required using the wrists, legs, hands, and/or fingers. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00-$24 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person