Facilities/Maintenance Technician

Biddeford School Department; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Biddeford School Department is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to ensure the physical school plant is maintained in operating excellence. Responsibilities include regular examinations for preventive maintenance and filling in for custodial staff when needed.

Applicants must have 7-10 years of general trade experience and be able to perform physical tasks. Valid driver's license and criminal history check are required. Enjoy a coastal location with recreational opportunities and a vibrant community.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of successful full-time general trade experience preferred.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 75 pounds and climb ladders.
• Trade licenses are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the physical school plant in operating excellence.
• Examine facilities regularly for preventive maintenance and safety.
• Fill in for custodial personnel as necessary.

Skills

Carpentry

Electrical

Plumbing

Landscaping

Painting

Education

Criminal History Record Check (CHRC)

Valid State of Maine Drivers License

Job description

Facilities Maintenance Technician

Starting ASAP.

Responsibilities

• To help maintain the physical school plant in its entirety, in a condition of operating excellence so that full educational use of it may be made at all times. This includes maintaining safe conditions and adherences to buidling codes with a special focus on carpentry issues and projects.
• Examine district-owned facilities on a regular basis for purposes of preventive maintenance/safety issues.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 75 pounds, climb ladders, do snow removal, and be capable of doing various physical job functions.
• May be required to fill in for custodial personnel as necessary.

Certification / License

• Criminal History Record Check (CHRC), which includes Fingerprints on file with the Maine Department of Education
• Valid State of Maine Drivers License, Class B preferred but not required.

Experience

• 7-10 years of successful full-time general trade experience (electrical, carpentry, plumbing, landscaping, painting, etc.) preferred.
• Trade licenses are desirable.

Location

• Located along the Atlantic coastline with miles of beaches
• Views of the Saco River to its west
• Less than 20 minutes south of the Greater Portland Area
• It is less than two hours north of Boston.
• Home to a growing population of diverse residents
• Picturesque downtown
• Maine's youngest city, with a median age of 29 in the historic downtown
• Thriving economy
• Many recreational opportunities, including fishing, hiking, biking, public parks, and kayaking

Equal Opportunity

The School Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district shall actively work to ensure that the teacher and administrator workforce reflects the diversity of the student body. The School Department's selection will be based on those with the highest capabilities, the most significant commitment to quality education, and the greatest likelihood of effectively implementing the learning program. Therefore, selections will be made without consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, marital status, parental status, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, membership in an employee organization, military service, political affiliation, and any other state or federal prohibitions. For this policy, "sexual orientation" means a person's actual or perceived heterosexuality, bisexuality, homosexuality, or gender identity or expression.

Criminal Background Check

All employees of Maine schools must be fingerprinted for a criminal history background check. Please create a Department of Education log-in and make an appointment for a fingerprinting appointment at https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprinting.