Facilities Assistant

The Facilities Assistant will be responsible for repairs of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and safety systems, responding to staff requests for maintenance, custodial services, equipment needs, furniture movement, and HVAC, and coordinating third party vendors for maintenance agreements, custodial services, HVAC large repairs, landscaping, and pest control. The role requires the ability to make quick and important facilities-related decisions, work independently, think critically, and implement and adjust procedures. The Facilities Assistant will also be responsible for maintaining grounds, ensuring they are free from litter and debris, and supporting school events conducted at the facility.

What You Will Do

Responsibilities include repairing maintenance issues, maintaining a file on work orders, proposals, and other facilities-related files, acting as the campus safety manager for traffic and emergency response, and maintaining an Emergency preparedness program. The Facilities Assistant will also support the Head of Operations on other projects and tasks.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, be able to manage projects and meet deadlines, and be adaptable to change. The role requires the ability to lift 25-50lbs, stand for long periods of time, and think critically.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (Bachelor's degree preferred)
• Valid Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card
• 2+ years of Facilities & building maintenance experience
• Ability to make quick & important facilities related decisions
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks
• Ability to think critically
• Ability to implement and adjust procedures
• Be adaptable to change
• Ability to lift 25 – 50lbs
• Be able to manage projects and meet deadlines
• Must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving ability
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time inside and outside of the building

Benefits

• Employer paid medical and dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• PTO
• Ability to add dependents
• 401k with partial match that grows over time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Childcare Savings Opportunity (KinderCare tuition discount)