School Facilities Technician

CMO • Scottsdale, AZ

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Technician works toward achieving maintenance goals and organizational objectives at Cicero Prep in Scottsdale, Arizona. The role reports to the Facilities Manager and Director of Facilities and serves as the primary contact for local personnel regarding building issues. Responsibilities include routine maintenance, preventative maintenance, building security, emergency response, vendor and contractor coordination, and support for small construction and repair projects. The technician also helps maintain building systems, life-safety equipment, and the property’s overall condition.

The position requires a high school diploma and 3–5 years of experience in facilities or maintenance. A bachelor’s degree and a technical degree in HVAC and/or EPA are preferred. The technician may travel locally to academies in the Phoenix Metro area and must have reliable transportation and a valid Arizona driver license. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• 3–5 years of experience in the facilities or maintenance field.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with internal and external partners.
• Self-starter with a service-oriented attitude and strong drive and urgency to meet established goals.
• Reliable transportation.
• Valid Arizona driver license.
• Successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.
• May need to possess basic tools to perform duties; specialty tools will be provided.
• Ability to perform physical activities including standing, sitting, repetitive hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and on top of buildings or structures, and to work in inclement weather.
• May be required to move or position equipment weighing up to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Technical degree in HVAC and/or EPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for local personnel regarding building issues, including routine maintenance and moving furniture.
• Monitor and assist contractors and outside vendors to ensure work is completed according to specifications.
• Independently perform routine scheduled preventive maintenance on a variety of equipment.
• May coordinate small construction and repair projects.
• Assist with building security and respond to building emergencies as needed.
• Solicit bids and quotes from vendors.
• Transport goods or equipment as needed.
• Perform routine quality-control inspections of janitorial and landscaping subcontractors.
• Arrange quarterly replacement of HVAC RTU air filters and perform preventive maintenance checks on all RTUs.
• Create or maintain room and equipment numbers or identification for the assigned location.
• Maintain monthly logs for emergency equipment.
• Coordinate and monitor annual life-safety inspections and other system inspections.
• Maintain working knowledge of alarm panels and systems for drills and maintenance purposes.
• Repair locks, doors, gates, and other egress-related equipment or hardware as needed.
• Attend department meetings as scheduled.
• Travel locally to academies in the Phoenix Metro area and, as needed, for training and professional development.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with minimal employee contribution.
• Competitive 401(k) with employer match.
• Supportive, mission-driven culture centered on collegiality, collaboration, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED