Facilities Support Technician I (2025-2026)

University City School District•University City, MO

About The Position

Position Summary: To maintain the facilities, grounds, and to perform any necessary tasks to support the daily functions of our schools and the day-to-day functions of the Operations Department. Essential Duties: The Facilities Support Technician I is responsible for performing the following: Perform furniture moves and floor work as required Gather and distribute supplies, materials, furniture, mail as required Maintain school grounds including mowing, trimming, pruning, and clean up Removal of snow and ice from walkways, ramps, parking lots, and other areas of the school properties Maintain parking areas and walkways and perform necessary tasks to repair or prevent hazards that could adversely affect patrons of our facilities Maintain and repair equipment used to perform the assigned task of your position, and report any further equipment needs or repairs to your direct supervisor Operate a variety of vehicles, equipment, and tools Assist other trades in areas related to overall maintenance of the school properties when assigned Gather and distribute meals and/or food products as required Clean and organize storage areas as required Accept and process deliveries as required Set up for special events Other duties as assigned Performance Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to safely operate vehicles and equipment Ability to function effectively in adverse weather conditions Ability to communicate and work with the public and to maintain an effective working relationships Ability to compute simple mathematics Working knowledge of maintenance and custodial operations Ability to coordinate and lead others in the completion of tasks or projects Essential Qualifications: The qualifications noted below are required to enable the employee to perform the essential duties/responsibilities of this position. High School Diploma or G.E.D., related job experience, Associate’s Degree preferred or other trade certifications preferred Working Knowledge of maintenance and custodial operations Good communication skills; comprehends and efficiently follows instructions/directions Must be able to work with a variety of tools and equipment Physical Demands: The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that a person holding this position must perform in carrying out essential job functions. Sufficient vision to read printed material and see distant objects with clarity. Sufficient hearing to hear conversations in person and hear sounds clearly up to 50 feet Ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation. Ability to exert up to 75 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects This position requires physical demands for extended periods of time Sufficient manual dexterity and/or mobility to grasp and/or manipulate objects Ability to work in tight areas including pipe chases and tunnels Ability to work in high places, utilizing ladders, lifts, and scaffolding Learn more about The School District of University City at www.ucityschools.org

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D., related job experience
Working Knowledge of maintenance and custodial operations
Good communication skills; comprehends and efficiently follows instructions/directions
Must be able to work with a variety of tools and equipment
Ability to safely operate vehicles and equipment
Ability to function effectively in adverse weather conditions
Ability to communicate and work with the public and to maintain an effective working relationships
Ability to compute simple mathematics
Working knowledge of maintenance and custodial operations
Ability to coordinate and lead others in the completion of tasks or projects
Sufficient vision to read printed material and see distant objects with clarity.
Sufficient hearing to hear conversations in person and hear sounds clearly up to 50 feet
Ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation.
Ability to exert up to 75 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
This position requires physical demands for extended periods of time
Sufficient manual dexterity and/or mobility to grasp and/or manipulate objects
Ability to work in tight areas including pipe chases and tunnels
Ability to work in high places, utilizing ladders, lifts, and scaffolding

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree preferred
other trade certifications preferred

Responsibilities

Perform furniture moves and floor work as required
Gather and distribute supplies, materials, furniture, mail as required
Maintain school grounds including mowing, trimming, pruning, and clean up
Removal of snow and ice from walkways, ramps, parking lots, and other areas of the school properties
Maintain parking areas and walkways and perform necessary tasks to repair or prevent hazards that could adversely affect patrons of our facilities
Maintain and repair equipment used to perform the assigned task of your position, and report any further equipment needs or repairs to your direct supervisor
Operate a variety of vehicles, equipment, and tools
Assist other trades in areas related to overall maintenance of the school properties when assigned
Gather and distribute meals and/or food products as required
Clean and organize storage areas as required
Accept and process deliveries as required
Set up for special events
Other duties as assigned