Maintenance Technician

Belmont Charter Network•Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

Thank you for your interest in joining Belmont Charter Network! We’re excited that you’re considering a career with us. At Belmont, our mission is to provide each student with a high-quality education supported by services that meet the needs of the whole child. Our success starts with passionate, dedicated team members who believe in the power of education to create lasting change. We’re always looking for talented individuals who are committed to equity, collaboration, and growth—both for themselves and the communities we serve. Belmont Charter Network is a family of 5 community schools centered on the central mission to promote the academic, social, and emotional well-being of each child. Our schools are supported by a non-profit partner to provide holistic services to the school, including out-of-school time, our social work project, Start, and Head start. How do we do this? We do it by ensuring our students have access to complete support both in and out of the classroom through a talented team of teachers, leaders, social workers, and partners. We believe that schools and learning should be joyful! You can find more about our core values and vision here. We believe that education is the single biggest way we can disrupt the systemic racism that impacts Philadelphia and, by extension, our country. We are a mission-centered organization that has grown since its founding over 20 years ago to be the organization that serves Philadelphia today. Learn more about our partners who support this vision by creating a full scope of community support for our students and families. Our approach is grounded in trauma-informed practice, which you can read more about here. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for having working knowledge of building, grounds or equipment maintenance, sufficient to independently perform projects and routine maintenance and repairs. The maintenance technician will assist with assignments requiring advanced skill. They will have knowledge of the use, maintenance and minor repair of the various tools and equipment used in building maintenance and repair work. This is a 12 month position that is supervised by the Maintenance Manager.

Requirements

Demonstrated skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
Creative problem solving
A commitment to being a lifelong learner, commitment to refining your craft
A knack for connecting with people across differences including parents, colleagues and students.
Valid Driver’s License
High School Diploma or equivalent
3-5 years experience in general maintenance and remodel of buildings and grounds
Hold all required clearances to work in PA schools (Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151), Federal Bureau of Investigation Record Check Clearance (Act 114), Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Clearance (Act 168))
The ability to stand for extended periods of time, walk extensive distances, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to heavy weights on a regular basis
The ability to push, pull, and guide materials of heavy weights; balance to work above ground
The ability to climb (e.g. ladders), stoop, kneel, crouch and work in awkward positions
Sufficient hand-eye coordination, hand and finger dexterity including ability to grasp,
Visual acuity to operate specialized equipment and read technical (including blueprints) and safety information
Auditory ability to hear machinery sounds and alarms
The ability to work in extreme temperature conditions

Nice To Haves

Strong plumbing background preferred
Electrical background preferred

Responsibilities

Performs servicing and maintenance to plumbing, air conditioning, and heating systems.
Participates in construction and repair of concrete, masonry, and electrical fixtures.
Installs, repairs, and maintains floor tile, linoleum, and carpet.
Paints walls, doors, rooms, buildings, parking lots and other surfaces
Constructs, fabricates, assembles, installs, repairs or replaces doors, walls, signs, desks, counters, shelves, shelf units, furniture, bleachers, forms, frames, window frames, fences, stairways, baseboards, bulletin boards, etc.
Participates in setting up school activities as directed
Travels to multiple campus locations.
Utilize maintenance request tracking system
Respond to building emergencies as needed
Other duties as assigned by supervisor