Facilities Associate

Prestonwood Christian Academy; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid health insurance

Tuition discount

Retirement plans

Job summary

Prestonwood Christian Academy in Plano, TX, is seeking a facilities technician to support daily mail delivery, maintenance, and event setup. You will assist with minor repairs, preventive maintenance, and coordinate setups for school activities.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 3–5 years in building maintenance, and a Class B CDL with passenger endorsement or willingness to obtain it within 3 months. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work flexible hours is needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of building maintenance experience.
• Valid Class B CDL with passenger endorsement or willingness to acquire within 3 months.
• Ability to follow instructions and work with minimal supervision.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver daily mail and packages for lower and upper school.
• Maintain clean, attractive appearance of building and grounds.
• Perform minor repairs and preventive maintenance (locks, doors, hardware, keyboards, desks, chairs).
• Plan and perform preventative maintenance tasks; log work orders.
• Coordinate setup/teardown for events; assist with event setups.
• Serve as liaison with church ministries; ensure safety and quality.
• Inspect classrooms and facilities for safety, cleanliness and readiness.
• Assist housekeeping with routine and emergency cleaning as needed.
• Report safety hazards and building issues to Facility Manager.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

CDL Class B with passenger endorsement

Communication skills

Time management

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Mission: To assist Christian parents by helping equip students to embrace Biblical truths, strive for academic excellence, and model Christ-like leadership to influence their homes, churches, and communities for Christ.Employee Profile:Spiritually, the employee shall possess characteristics that reflect:Acceptance without reservation of the PCA doctrinal beliefs.A strong clear Christian testimony.A mature, godly spirit.A person of faith and prayerPersonally, the employee’s life shall reflect:A lifestyle of biblical integrity.A spirit of dedication, commitment, flexibility, and responsiveness.The ability to listen and respond to counsel.Summary/Objective:Provides support to the Director of Facilities by working to meet all aspects of departmental functions, including (but not limited to) site safety, site resource maintenance, and event management working in close partnership with Prestonwood Baptist Church’s facilities department. Candidate must be able to interact with staff, students/families, and the community while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient.Duties and Responsibilities:Responsible for the daily delivery of mail and packages for both lower and upper school. Assist the mail room with sorting PCA mail from the Church for deliveryMaintain a clean, attractive appearance of building and groundsMinor repairs and preventive maintenance in all buildings. This includes but is not limited to locks, doors, cabinet hardware, computer keyboards, desks, and chairsPlan for and perform preventative maintenance tasksComplete and maintain maintenance work orders and equipment logsKeep Director of Facilities informed of any potential problems, building damage, security issues and/or safety hazards, and in case of emergency take appropriate actionCoordinate set ups and tear downs as needed in support of event setup staff.Maintain classrooms during summer months, assisting with general repairs, painting, adding equipment, delivery of books or materials, cleaning floors, and other repairs or maintenance as neededRespond in a timely manner to facilities’ needs requiring immediate attentionServes as a liaison between the PCA Operations Department and other church ministries through quality assurance follow up for scheduled events.Inspects and reviews daily reports relating to set up activities from event reservation system.Setup and take down of resources for scheduled daily activities and/or special events inside and outside the building.Inspects and ensures suitability of classrooms and other church areas reserved for scheduled school activities.Performs aesthetic and maintenance related property inspections and communicates task requests to PBC Facility Manager.Performs routine janitorial inspections and communicates findings to designated housekeeping representative and/or Facility Operations.Assists housekeeping staff with routine and emergency cleaning as needed.Assists maintenance staff with maintenance repairs as needed.Inspects facility for safety hazards and reports to Facility Manager.Misc. other tasks as neededQualifications/Skills:High school diploma or GED3 – 5 years of relevant building maintenance experienceAn understanding of HVAC systems including how they work and how to diagnose mechanical problems preferred.Valid state school bus license – Class B CDL with a passenger endorsement or willingness to acquire within 3 months accepting position.Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved oral or written instructionsAbility to relate to officials, staff and public in a courteous mannerAbility to acquire job skills with three months of on-the-job trainingCognitive thinking/reasoning skillsAble to work rotating 10-hour shifts, including evenings, Saturdays and/or SundaysAble to work independently and without supervision and within team environment.Able to lift up to 50 pounds without assistanceAble to perform physical activities that require moving one's whole body, such as in climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, pushing, pulling, where the activities often also require considerable use of the arms and legs. These activities occur continuously in the performance of workSelf-starter with the ability to manage one’s own time & tasks effectively & efficiently.Must be able to withstand temperature variations, both hot and cold, as job requires ability to work in an exterior environment at timesPossesses an eye for detail relating to, but not limited to, aesthetic issues to ensure the property projects a distraction free environment.Basic to intermediate Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook skillPrestonwood Baptist Church membership is preferredPhysical Demands/Work Environment:Tasks involve the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials weighing between 20 to 50 pounds; may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials weighing up to 100 poundsTasks are regularly performed with potential exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as strong odors, fumes, dusts, wetness, humidity, machinery, vibrations, temperature and noise extremes, disease and pathogenic substancesUse of power tools and equipment on a regular basis should be expected. Their safe operation is critical to workplace safety.Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:This is a full-time, salaried, non-exempt position with full time level of benefits including paid employee insurance, tuition discount and retirement plans. Hours of work and days are generally Monday through Friday between 8 – 10-hour days, and some weekend or evening hours may be necessary at times.