Facilities Technician

VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS•Tempe, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Christian school, we believe that every detail matters in creating an environment where students can grow in both knowledge and faith. As a school Facilities Technician, you'll have the chance to ensure our facilities reflect our values of excellence and care. If you’re passionate about serving others through your skills and passion for Christ, we’d love to welcome you to our team! Job Summary: The Facilities Technician I is responsible for completing daily assignments as directed by the Campus Facilities Manager and supporting the facilities department across a variety of maintenance tasks. Duties are performed in areas maintained by Facilities and require relevant knowledge and experience in general maintenance, with work conducted in both indoor and outdoor environments. This role is essential to maintaining safe, clean, and functional school campuses for staff, students, and visitors, in compliance with all applicable city, county, state, and federal regulations. Accurate and timely documentation of all work performed is a critical requirement of this position.

Requirements

Must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ that serves as a consistent testimony to others
Agree to uphold Valley Christian’s Mission & Beliefs which can be found at http://valleychristianaz.org/about/philosophy/
Faithfully attend and financially support a local church whose beliefs are in agreement with our school’s Mission & Beliefs.
Must have and maintain a valid level one IVP fingerprint card
Must have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally
Basic proficiency in English is required to effectively perform job duties, including communication with staff, students, and vendors
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Ability to multi-task with organization
Ability to read and understand safety data sheets, materials, and training
Must take OSHA related training as assigned
Has experience with auto scrubbers, industrial shampooers, and floor buffers
Has a good knowledge of chemicals, hazards, & applications for cleaning
Ability to use a vacuum, broom, and mop
Ability to work with power tools
Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and evenings
Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment and to react with discretion under varying conditions
Ability to establish and maintain effective and appropriate relationships with outside vendors and businesses
High school diploma or equivalent is required
Experience in building and ground maintenance
Experience in custodial cleaning

Nice To Haves

Prior experience preferred

Responsibilities

Deliver equipment and supplies
Clean restrooms and corridors and sweep, vacuum, mop, dust, and empty trash as needed
Pick up trash from sports fields after activities
Clean up after lunch time
Set up and take down all school-related activities and events
Move furniture and equipment as needed
Raise the United States flag before school and retire the flag after school hours
Assist with securing the buildings
Communicate effectively with all members of the school campuses and community
Appropriately operate all equipment and machinery, as necessary
Maintain all school buildings and athletic fields to ensure they are safe for staff, students, and visitor use, and report safety hazards and the need for major and minor repairs.
Perform maintenance tasks, including changing air filters and light bulbs, painting, conducting preventative maintenance, as well as other tasks assigned by the Campus Facilities Manager
Follow all city, county, state, and federal safety guidelines in the repairs of the facilities
Operate all equipment and machinery, in a safe manner
Initiate work orders/requests
Adhere to Valley Christian policies, procedures/processes and codes
Performs other related assigned duties