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Educational Empowerment Group; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Educational Empowerment Group is seeking a Facilities/Maintenance Technician to prepare classrooms and common areas for daily activities, meetings and events. The role requires maintaining a clean, safe environment and coordinating with staff to resolve issues promptly.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, physical stamina to lift and move equipment, and the ability to follow safety procedures. Prior school experience and background checks are preferred, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Ability to operate cleaning and maintenance equipment following safety practices.
• Strong physical health with ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work in various positions.
• At least two years’ experience in a school environment preferred.
• Must pass local, state and federal criminal history checks and TB test.
• Good interpersonal skills with students, parents and administrators; meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Arrange furnishings and equipment for meetings, classroom activities and events.
• Attend in-service training to learn new procedures and safety standards.
• Clean and maintain classrooms, offices, restrooms, and common areas.
• Inspect facilities and coordinate repairs or maintenance with appropriate personnel.
• Respond to safety or operational concerns to ensure a safe learning environment.
• Assist other staff and perform additional duties as directed by the Principal or Management.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Description

• Arranges furnishings and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparations for meetings, classroom activities and special events;
• Attends in-service training (e.g. blood borne pathogens, cleaning solvents, floor care, first aid, maintenance training, etc.) for the purpose of receiving information on new and/or improved procedures;
• Cleans assigned school facilities (e.g. classrooms, offices, restrooms, multipurpose rooms, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment;
• Evaluates situations (e.g. involving staff, students, parents, the public, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution;
• Inspects school facilities for the purpose of ensuring that the site is suitable for safe operations, maintained in an attractive and clean condition, and/or identifying necessary repairs due to vandalism, equipment breakage, weather conditions, etc.;
• Maintains supplies and equipment (e.g. cleaning solutions, paper products, vacuum, mops, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items required to properly maintain facilities;
• Paints interior of classrooms, offices, restrooms, etc. for the purpose of maintaining an attractive facility;
• Repairs furniture and equipment as maybe required (e.g. faucets, toilets, light fixtures, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that items are available and in safe working condition;
• Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, injured and ill students, alarms, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action to resolve immediate safety issues and maintaining a functioning educational environment;
• Secures facilities and grounds for the purpose of minimizing property damage, equipment loss and potential liability to organization;
• Assists other personnel for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities; and
• Perform other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the Principal or Management.

Requirements

• High School Diploma at minimum;
• Operating equipment used in industrial maintenance including electrical cleaning equipment, common tool, etc. and adhering to safety practices;
• Good physical health including ability to lift 75 pounds, climb to high and difficult places and work at those places. Constant hand-eye and mind-eye coordination, standing and walking. Repetitive motion with wrists hands and fingers. Frequent bending, carrying, hearing, lifting and stooping. Occasional climbing and crawling;
• At least two years’ experience working in a school environment preferred;
• Satisfactory completion of local, state, and federal criminal history check and TB test;
• Demonstrated ability to exhibit strong interpersonal skills with students, parents and administrators; and
• Ability to meet established deadlines.