Facilities Support Specialist (Part-time)

Montessori School of Raleigh•Raleigh, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Carolina Preparatory Academy seeks a Facilities Support Specialist to join the Facilities team as soon as possible. This role is ideal for a hands-on generalist who enjoys variety in their work - no two days are the same. From routine maintenance and repairs, to helping with event setup and vendor coordination, you’ll help ensure our campuses are safe, functional, and welcoming for students, staff, and visitors. Established in 1974, The Montessori School of Raleigh (MSR) & Carolina Preparatory Academy (Carolina Prep) is a vibrant and exceptional independent Montessori and International Baccalaureate (IB) World School institution in the Triangle area serving 400+ students aged 15 months through 18 years. The school is committed to the intellectual, ethical, and personal development of our students. Our Montessori programs for Toddler - Upper Elementary students (15 months - grade 6) are located on a beautifully-designed campus situated on 10 acres in North Raleigh, comprising five buildings in a child-centered, village-like setting surrounded by wetlands and protected forest. Our International Baccalaureate Middle Years and Diploma programmes for middle and high school students (grades 6 - 12) are housed on an expansive 40-acre wooded campus in the Brier Creek neighborhood of Durham. Driven by our core values of “Respect,” “Integrity,” “Community,” and “Love of Learning,” MSR and Carolina Prep welcome prospective employees of all backgrounds. We are committed to attracting and retaining the highest quality faculty and staff through a comprehensive compensation plan, including competitive salary and an expansive benefits package. MSR and Carolina Prep are accredited by AMS and Cognia, and authorized by the IBO.

Requirements

Is committed to the mission and core values of MSR/Carolina Prep which include “Respect, Integrity, Community and Love of Learning”
Respects, supports and prioritizes practices that ensure a safe campus environment for all members of the community
Working knowledge in building trades and facility systems including fire and life safety, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, etc.
Ability to safely operate hand/power tools, ladders, and other equipment, including working at heights when required
Is detail-oriented, works efficiently and can manage multiple tasks at the same time
Basic proficiency in MacOS and Google applications
Skilled problem solver, highly organized, resourceful, and proactive
Ability to obtain CDL
Must be able to work flexible hours based on school needs
Willingness-to-help attitude and an eye for detail and organization
Possesses outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills, with a professional and empathetic approach
Develops and maintains positive relationships with students, colleagues, parents and other members of the MSR/Carolina Prep community
Strives for continuous improvement and solicits feedback to improve service
Demonstrates flexibility with a “can-do” attitude
Ability to work independently and collaborate with diverse teams
Maintains confidentiality
Takes initiative, follows through, and owns results

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with CMMS

Responsibilities

Collaborates with the Facilities team to complete all work tickets, maintenance/repair, installation, and janitorial requests in a timely manner. Communicates with appropriate faculty/staff on work status and closes tickets upon completion.
Supports the execution of preventative maintenance and plant renewal/replacement
Proactively ensures facilities and grounds are maintained in a manner which provides a clean and safe environment. This includes, but is not limited to: Cleaning and janitorial duties
General carpentry and replacing/repairing building finishes such as ceiling tile, drywall/paint, carpet tiles, LVT, etc.
Repair/replacement of door and window hardware/locks
Furniture repair, assembly, and installation
Grounds - routine upkeep of outdoor areas, blowing walkways and parking lots, picking up debris, maintaining outdoor furniture and structures (e.g. sealing decks), light landscaping tasks, and supporting seasonal needs (e.g. ice melt, storm cleanup, etc…)
Plumbing - minor leaks, clogged toilets/drains, touchless sensors, faucet aerators, etc.
Electrical - resetting breakers, replacing outlets, switches, bulbs, ballasts, fuses, etc.
HVAC – troubleshooting, thermostat scheduling/adjustment, changing filters, etc.
Fire and life safety systems – troubleshooting, operating fire alarm systems, etc.
Assists the Facilities team with improvement projects, equipment testing, supply inventory and other support projects/duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities
Event support including furniture setup/teardown and janitorial/maintenance requests
Monitors two-way radio at all times and responds to all transmissions applicable to areas of responsibility including supplies, repairs/maintenance, emergencies, clean-ups, deliveries, etc.
Receives deliveries and distributes packages
Accompanies and provides access for vendors and service personnel
Serves as school representative on-site for after-hour school functions as needed
Serves as backup bus driver for daily routes, field trips, and events. Ability to obtain CDL.
Security support including staffing the security desk/doors as needed, monitoring cameras/building perimeter, and greeting and signing in guests
Maintains professionalism and customer service orientation in all interactions with faculty/staff, parents, vendors, etc.
Must be able to work flexible hours based on school needs
Willingness-to-help attitude and an eye for detail and organization
Other duties as assigned by the Head of School, Chief Financial and Operations Officer or Director of Facilities