Anticipated Opening - Facilities Technician

Behavioral Health Associates; Shamokin (Northumberland County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational organization is seeking a dedicated Facilities Technician for its Shamokin Campus. This full-time role involves cleaning and maintaining school facilities, assisting with event setups, and ensuring a safe environment for students and staff. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, experience in maintenance, and the physical ability to lift heavy objects. The organization values diversity and offers a supportive work environment with various benefits, including paid leave for personal days and medical plans. Join a team committed to empowering students and making a difference in their lives.

Benefits

Paid Leave for Sick, Personal Days, and Vacation Days

Paid Leave for Your Birthday

Time Off for Company Holidays

Choice of Two Medical Plans

Dental and Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Plan with Company Match

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; experience in maintenance preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds and use basic tools.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain the school building and grounds.
• Assist with special events and community functions.
• Perform emergency cleaning and maintain security of the building.

Skills

Cleaning and sanitation procedures

Basic mathematical calculations

Ability to lift heavy objects

Use of hand tools and power tools

Knowledge of emergency procedures

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lawn mowers

Snowplows

Forklift

Basic office equipment

Job description

Behavioral Health Associates (BHA) is an educational organization. We offer an academic learning environment integrated with behavior support services for students diagnosed with emotional/behavioral disorders to empower the students in overcoming challenges and creating new stories in their lives.

We currently have an anticipated opening for a full-time Facilities Technician for our Shamokin Campus.

Our Shamokin Campus is located at:

115 S. 7th St.
Shamokin, PA 17872

JOB GOAL

To clean and maintain the school building and grounds, set up equipment for special events, and assist school personnel with work requests to provide a clean and safe environment for students and staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Cleans assigned areas of the building. Assists with general cleanup of the school. Does emergency cleaning as needed (e.g., blood, vomit, burst water pipes).
2. Maintains and may repair custodial equipment (including equipment for grounds upkeep).
3. Cares for the grounds, including watering, fertilizing, mowing, and trimming the lawns, picking up trash, and removing ice and snow when necessary. Drives snowplows, lawn mowers, tractors, and occasionally a forklift.
4. Prepares and maintains athletic fields and gym floors. Installs and maintains athletic equipment. Assists in refinishing gym floor.
5. Sets up equipment for special school events or programs and cleans up afterwards.
6. Works with the public on community functions held at the school for setting up equipment, assisting with crowd control, cleanup, etc.
7. Assists the cooks/staff with heavy lifting and other tasks. Assists with cafeteria cleanup and waste disposal. Cleans up spills.
8. Assists in maintaining security of building, which may include locking and unlocking the building, performing weekend and holiday building checks, and maintaining the fire and burglar alarms. May be required to work on Sundays, holidays, early morning, etc. for snow removal or other emergency work.
9. Checks emergency lights and fire extinguishers.
10. Stocks supply shelves and distributes supplies (books, paper, etc.) throughout the school. Checks incoming shipments and signs for supplies.
11. Assists school personnel with work requests and errands.
12. May assist with building scheduling, inventory, or other paperwork.
13. Open classrooms for substitute teachers, students, community school, etc.
14. May be required to assist in maintaining inventory of school supplies.
15. Perform other duties as assigned by Administration.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. High School diploma or equivalent.
2. Three (3) months of work experience related to the job duties or an equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred.
3. Ability to read and write and perform basic mathematical calculations.
4. Basic understanding of cleaning and sanitation procedures.
5. Knowledge of emergency procedures.
6. Knowledge of MSDS.
7. Ability to use small office equipment and computers.
8. Ability to maintain property and inventory.
9. Physical Demands - must be able to occasionally lift up to 100 pounds, and/or 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects and supplies.
10. Ability to climb up to 8 foot ladder.
11. Basic knowledge and ability to utilize hand tools and power tools.
12. Basic knowledge of electrical systems and plumbing, preferred.

BENEFITS

1. Full Time, Year-Round.
2. Paid Leave for Sick, Personal Days, and Vacation Days.
3. Paid Leave for Your Birthday!
4. Time Off for Company Holidays.
5. Choice of Two Medical Plans, Dental, Vision and Voluntary Life Insurance.
6. Company Paid: Group Life Insurance and Employee Assistance Program.
7. Retirement Plan with Company Match up to 3% of your Annual Salary.
8. Tuition Reimbursement.

Please submit letter of interest, resume, and current clearances to this posting.

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BHA is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. BHA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or other legally protected status.