General Maintenance Technician - Academy of the Sacred Heart

Archdiocese of New Orleans•New Orleans, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Academy of the Sacred Heart is seeking a full-time General Maintenance Technician. The technician is directly accountable to the Director of Facilities. Daily, the applicant will work to maintain the physical plants and to ensure the security and safety of the buildings and its occupants. The General Maintenance Technician works to ensure that the spirit and the life of the school reflect the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart education.

Requirements

Minimum: High school diploma or associate degree.
Three to five years of experience in the care and maintenance of similar facilities.
Or any combination of education, training, or experience which fulfills the requirements of the position and the needs of the Academy of the Sacred Heart.

Nice To Haves

Possess a CDL license OR a willingness to secure and maintain a CDL license to drive a 72-passenger school bus.

Responsibilities

Understands, embraces, and implements the school's mission and philosophy as written in the Goals and Criteria; participates in the Christ-centered life of the school; and models the schools philosophy in working with students, parents, colleagues, and administration.
Maintains a cooperative attitude of working together with the staff, administration, volunteers, and parents regarding all maintenance needs.
Works collaboratively with supervisors, other Divisional and Departmental directors, and fellow employees in the performance of day-to-day duties and responsibilities as required.
Adapts to changing needs in a dynamic, high-change, often unpredictable, and fast paced environment of a school.
Responds to requests with readiness and enthusiasm.
Coordinates with all trades people, and vendors.
Exhibits a high level of professionalism including strong communication skills, dependability, initiative, and cooperation with individuals and teams of people
Works to implement a schedule of maintenance and operations for the school.
Inspects all campuses on a routine basis and assures that deficiencies are corrected.
Observes and reports through the work order system all defects, deterioration, or wear and tear on the facilities and its equipment.
Is responsible to assist in securing the building (and alarm) after events.
Performs minor repairs for air conditioning (changing filters, belts and other elements)
Performs minor repairs and/or replacement of plumbing fixtures, valves, and other such devices.
Performs minor repairs and/or replacement of electrical fixtures, devices, light bulbs, ballasts, sockets, and other such devices.
Performs minor carpentry work as needed to repair/replace windows, doors, shutters, hardware, screens, and furniture.
Can carry and use ladders, scaffolding, and machinery to complete projects, moving up and down stairs and around the property.
Can move and carry heavy items among the four floors of the buildings (first floor through attic), ascending and descending stairs.
Assists in minor repairs, painting, classroom set-ups, meeting rooms, dining halls, chapels, etc. within a specified time frame.
Possesses physical strength and stamina to perform duties of the job sometimes in the heat, cold, and other conditions indoors and outdoors.
Has physical flexibility and high degree of mobility; can move comfortably in low and high spaces, including basements and attics.
Assists with all functions scheduled for campus areas that may require special furnishing arrangements, food and beverage set-up, etc.
Possesses and maintains a valid Louisiana driver's license.
Possess a CDL license OR a willingness to secure and maintain a CDL license to drive a 72-passenger school bus.
Willingness to drive school buses, when needed.