Facilities Technician 1

Traders Point Christian Schools•Whitestown, IN

About The Position

To maintain and enhance the facilities and grounds at a level that reflects positively on Traders Point Christian Schools and further the mission of the school. The Facilities Tech 1 has a clear biblical testimony of salvation with an authentic and mature personal relationship with Jesus Christ in both their professional and personal life, with a calling and commitment to Christian education. The ideal Facilities Tech 1 must have the desire to work closely and nurture a positive relationship with students, teachers, parents, staff, school administrators, and community members. This position requires you to be inward and outward facing. The Facilities Tech 1 must demonstrate respect for all staff, students, and community members. The ability to exercise good judgment, set a good example, and comply with school standards is a must, as well as the ability to deal with and address sensitive and confidential issues in a tactful and professional manner. The ability to work independently as well as on a team. In addition, the position requires the ability to organize and prioritize work, resolve problems, follow through, and manage multiple priorities to ensure that goals are met in a timely manner.

Requirements

Candidates must be professing and maturing Christians enthusiastically supporting the School’s statement of faith and mission statements.
One to two years of related work experience is required.
Communication skills (oral and written) and confidence in conveying information to all types of members of the community, including teachers, administrators, trustees, parents, and students.
Commitment to the institution’s needs and readiness to respond as reasonable and necessary.

Nice To Haves

Previous work experience in an educational setting is preferred.
Related experience could entail construction, mechanical services, or facilities work.
The ideal candidate will excel at developing collaborative relationships with all constituencies.

Responsibilities

Conducts regular inspections of the Early Childhood, Lower School, and Upper School buildings to identify and address maintenance needs promptly.
Responds to facility work orders originating from building users, using established processes, and develops new processes as appropriate
Works with the Head of Facilities to schedule and perform regular preventive maintenance on all building systems, including MEP, roofs, finishes, and other equipment.
Assists in overseeing contracted cleaning services with the assistance of the Head of Facilities.
Assists the Head of Facilities with organizing, scheduling, and supervising all repairs and construction projects, with sensitivity to TPCS seasonality and operational needs.
Collaborates with program and staff leadership to understand special needs and maintain quality of support to the mission (e.g., academic leaders, food services, athletics, transportation, and security).
Completes set-up and tear-down for the Early Childhood on Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
Collaborates with colleagues
Provides facility support to campus events (e.g., setups and teardowns).
Assists with student transportation (drop-off starts at 7:40 am, driving the bus for dismissal, etc.).
Responds quickly to emergency situations (kid sickness, snow removal, meeting with vendors, etc.) in a timely manner.
Ensures the facilities are clean throughout the school day.
Maintains inventory of tools and supplies for custodial, maintenance, and emergency preparedness.
Performs a wide variety of skilled maintenance duties related to the schools.
Creates and updates standard operating procedures.
Other duties as assigned.