Maintenance Technician

Oak Hall School has an immediate opening for a full-time Maintenance Technician and Groundskeeper. Candidates with an interest in serving a school community in a variety of maintenance and repair-oriented responsibilities are highly encouraged to apply. On-the-job training is available for several of the key responsibilities listed below.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8 hours daily, staggered starting times scheduled by Supervisor; occasional overtime, as scheduled.

• Essential Functions:

• Ability to perform light electrical work as directed; bulb changing, ballast replacement, fixture replacement, receptacle/switch replacement

• Ability to perform plumbing repairs and/or maintenance as directed; Drain clearing, leak repair, fixture replacement

• Paint building and signs as directed

• Perform lawn care including mowing, edging, weed removal, weed trimming, hedge trimming, trash pick-up, as directed

• Setting up tables, chairs, and move furniture and other items as needed including occasional off-site events

• Ability to perform minor carpentry repairs and perform minor HVAC repairs

• Perform minor maintenance on grounds equipment

• Cleaning and removal of trash as needed during day to supplement evening cleaning crew

• Re-stock housekeeping supplies as needed during day to supplement evening cleaning crew

• Operate light machinery, riding mowers, golf carts safely

• Provide school-wide customer service while maintaining a positive attitude

• Regular attendance and punctuality

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Previous experience in landscaping, facilities maintenance or related position required

• Plumbing, HVAC, or electrical experience and/or certification preferred

• Valid Florida Driver’s License

• Ability to use power tools safely

• Ability to climb and use ladders safely, 2’-24’.

• Ability to use small engine tools, lawn tractors, general duty tractors safely

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as daily schedules, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

• Ability to actively circulate throughout the diverse campus environment

• Ability to perform assigned duties safely in proximity to students and staff

• Ability to communicate effectively with all constituents in a school environment

• A high degree of professionalism, collegiality, and personal conduct both in and outside of school

• Enthusiasm and commitment to the vision and mission of the School

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Works primarily in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, and rain

• Regularly required to stand, walk, turns, bends, use hands to finger, handle, feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear

• Frequently required to climb ladders up to 24’, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

• Regularly uses close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

• May stand for extended periods of time

• Ability to visually and audibly locate students and staff in the proximity of maintenance work being performed

• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals

• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; risk of electrical shock; and vibration

• Regularly exposed to loud noise

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with approved equipment

Oak Hall is proud to offer a comprehensive employee compensation package, including a competitive salary, health and wellness benefits, paid time off, holiday pay, and generous retirement plan options to benefits- eligible employees.

Oak Hall School is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment. It is Oak Hall’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities and administer terms and conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, marital status, or other legally-protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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