Facilities Technician

JOB TITLE: Facilities Technician

DEPARTMENT: Facilities

LOCATION: Woodstock Day School

REPORTS TO: Director of Facilities

SALARY: $18.00-$20.00 per hour

POSITION SUMMARY: Under general supervision, performs a variety of general maintenance duties which include electrical, mechanical, carpentry, and construction in the maintenance and repair of school facilities and equipment.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Completion of high

school/GED and three years related maintenance work experience.

ESSENTIAL TASKS:

• Inspect buildings, electrical systems, grounds, and equipment to ensure safe, well-maintained conditions, identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair.
• Perform minor troubleshooting and repairs; replace light bulbs, ballasts, and fuses.
• Assist with preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on HVAC systems, changing filters.
• Complete maintenance work orders as assigned and in a timely manner.
• Identify and perform basic service and repair on plumbing fixtures, open clogged lines, and drains.
• Identify and assist with carpentry and repair work.
• Operate a variety of machinery, equipment and tools including saws, drills, sanders, planers, and various hand tools.
• Maintain inventory of tools, supplies, and equipment; recommend tools, supplies, and equipment for purchase.
• Perform a variety of locksmith duties; install, repair, and replace locks on doors.
• Inspect, service, and maintain operational functionality of doors and windows.
• Basic ability to read, interpret and work from blueprints, drawings, or oral instruction on a variety of structures related to the construction project.
• Install or replace plugs, switches, outlets.
• Assist with snow removal.
• Assist with moving, loading, unloading, and storing supplies, furniture, and equipment.
• Wear proper protective equipment while performing job duties (i.e., goggles, helmet, back brace, knee pads).
• Respond to 24-hour emergency calls.
• Adjustment of hours and/or weekend work may be required and/or occasional overtime.
• Communicate effectively in a professional, tactful, and courteous manner with students, employees, faculty, and the public.
• Perform assigned responsibilities, duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, techniques, and standards in a safe manner and with minimal supervision.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Thorough knowledge of proper safety techniques and procedures while using chemicals, power tools, hand tools and equipment; knowledge of proper lifting techniques; ability to operate heavy equipment; understanding of methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in maintenance, repair and electrical work; knowledge of department and school policies, procedures, and practices with the ability to answer work related questions; and/or interpret and apply these guidelines correctly in various situations. Ability to use required tools and equipment skillfully and safely, understanding of building codes, preferably “International Building Code” (IBC). Ability to learn and apply proper maintenance procedures and use of equipment and supplies. Ability to follow procedures installing, testing, operating, or repairing machinery or technology systems. Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices and Safety Data Sheets. Knowledge of school/department emergency procedures. Ability to understand and follow written and oral directions. Ability to perform work independently.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working

relationships with employees. Ability to interact and communicate effectively in a tactful and courteous manner with a variety of people, including students, employees, faculty, and the public. Ability to manage interpersonal conflict situations requiring tact, diplomacy, and discretion; ability to verbalize understanding of a problem or situation, ask relevant questions for clarification, and explain it to others. Follow instructions or work orders; and/or read routine sentences, instructions, regulations, or procedures; complete routine job forms and incident reports; and/or communicate routine information regarding daily activities.

DECISION-MAKING AND ANALYTICAL SKILLS: Requires limited decision making; perform

manual duties; operate in a safe and efficient manner. Ability to understand and follow written and oral directions; ability to complete assignments without immediate supervision; ability to perform all essential functions using safe work methods and following safety regulations relating to job.

EQUIPMENT/SOFTWARE: Use computers for data entry and/or handle, use, or repair hand-held power equipment, tools and/or light machinery.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or

feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. Occasionally required to sit. Frequently must

squat, stoop, or kneel, reach above the head, and reach forward. Daily uses hand strength to grasp tools, supplies and equipment. Occasionally climbs ladders. Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Regularly works indoors and outdoors. Occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers, and sprays. Frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock, mechanical hazards, explosive hazards, burn hazards, chemical hazards. Meet deadlines with severe time constraints. Moderate noise level. Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20