Facilities Technician

KIPP Texas Public Schools • Houston, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

KIPP Texas Public Schools is a free, public charter school network with more than 45 Pre-K - 12 schools across Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. With over 30 years in Texas, they work together with families and communities to prepare students for college, career, and beyond, providing a high-quality, well-rounded education built on academic success and personal growth. KIPP Texas hires dynamic, collaborative, and dedicated individuals with an unyielding belief that every child will succeed, aiming to create classrooms, offices, and communities rooted in academic success and joy. The Facilities Technician is part of the Facilities Department and is responsible for performing repairs, preventative maintenance, and improvement projects at one or more assigned facilities. This role involves working on various systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and grounds maintenance, under the direction of an experienced Sr. Facilities Technician and/or Campus Facilities Manager. The Facilities Technician will have opportunities for on-the-job training and formal professional development, reporting to the Sr. Facilities Technician. This role supports the mission of KIPP Texas by providing a clean and safe learning environment for students and faculty.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of facilities or maintenance related experience.
• Knowledge of building systems and the maintenance and repair thereof.
• Skill in maintaining positive relations with others.
• Meticulous attention to detail with an ability to produce high quality work in a dynamic environment.
• Verbal communication and interpersonal skills required to work with a broad group of stakeholders with different interests and needs.
• Basic computer skills required.
• English fluency is required.
• Reliable transportation required (may be required to drive to different facilities or to pick up supplies during the workday).
• Flexibility in work schedule.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
• Work with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to move about inside and outside the school throughout the workday.
• Expected to attend conferences, meetings and training sessions both virtually and in person within the Region.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in or technical knowledge of HVAC, electrical and/or plumbing systems is highly preferred.
• Experience in Microsoft Outlook and/or facilities work order software preferred.
• Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining the campus buildings and grounds
• Manage and maintain all building systems: Burglar and fire alarms, elevators, HVAC, irrigation systems, and all other systems.
• Responsibilities include basic painting, pest control, lawn care, plumbing and basic electrical repairs.
• Execute work orders to high standards of quality and timeliness.
• Communicate with school staff and departments to coordinate completion of work orders and setup for campus events.
• On call response during and after operating hours.
• Perform regular inspections and do whatever it takes to resolve potential problems before they escalate.
• Attend meetings, professional development meetings and training session “Continuous Learning”

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with coverage options for employees and their families.
• Competitive vacation and flexible paid time off (PTO) policies.
• Paid family leave.
• Flexible spending account or high-yield HSA.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Legal plans (employee-paid).
• LifeLock identity protection (employee-paid).
• Life insurance (employee-paid).
• Disability insurance (employee-paid).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees