Facilities Maintenance Technician

Christian Academy School System•New Albany, IN

About The Position

The Facilities Maintenance Technician is charged with the oversight of maintaining a safe, functioning and attractive school. The candidate shall possess characteristics that reflect: A strong clear Christian testimony with a mature and godly spirit A daily example of the highest Christian virtue both in and out of school Commitment to faithful attendance and support of a church whose beliefs are in agreement with the Statement of Faith for Christian Academy School System Agreement and belief that The Bible is the final authority concerning truth, morality, and the proper conduct of mankind

Requirements

Have a general maintenance aptitude
Previous experience in commercial cleaning methods, products, and equipment
A strong desire and willingness to learn new trade related tasks and use of new equipment
Previous experience in landscaping and/or lawncare

Responsibilities

Responds to all work requests submitted in a timely manner
Executes scheduled cleaning and maintenance activities within agreed timeframes
Performs inspections in accordance with Facility department policies
Safely operate and maintain a wide variety of equipment including wet-vacuums, scrubbers, buffer/polishers, and other motorized/power equipment related to activities
Safe use and storage of cleaning chemicals and supplies, mopping, sweeping, and scrubbing
Sets up events, organizing tables, chairs, desks and other furnishings for routine classroom activities according to plan
Set up and take down campus events, both during the school day and evenings
Ability to safely move/lift 50-75 pounds alone, or more when working with others
Logistics - receives shipments and accounts for deliveries
Perform duties inside and outside in inclement weather year-round
Works inverted, laying, sitting, kneeling, squatting, reaching, crawling, bending, and working with arms overhead
Safely works on ladders or lifts as needed
Drives a vehicle and is insurable
Assists with grounds activities as directed
Works outside during inclement weather to include snow and ice removal, shoveling, spreading de-icer, and operating snow blower for extended hours
All other duties as assigned by Facilities Coordinator
Continually seek opportunities to create a safer school environment
Implement efficient and effective ways to ensure preventative cleaning and maintenance measures
Adhere to facilities budgets for all services and supplies
Campus remains clean, functioning and safe