Facilities Maintenance Technician

Heights Christian Schools; California (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Heights Christian Schools seeks a Facilities Maintenance Technician to perform basic maintenance and repairs across campuses, including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for students, staff, and families. All employees act as ministers of the gospel and reflect the ministry’s values.

Requirements include a high school diploma, fingerprint clearance, and basic computer literacy; the role offers opportunities to support ministry events at the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Fingerprint clearance to work with children.
• Basic computer literacy (word processing, spreadsheets, email, internet).
• Evidence of other adequate preparation as determined by the administrator.

Responsibilities

• Assist in general upkeep of facilities, including painting, cleaning, and repairs.
• Maintain campus grounds and play areas.
• Handle power tools and hand tools; ensure safe operation of equipment.
• Operate a company vehicle following policies and procedures.
• Maintain tools and equipment in safe, operable condition.
• Complete maintenance work orders promptly using the computerized system.
• Diagnose basic repair problems and perform instructed repairs.
• Support ministry/school events across all locations.

Job description

EOE Statement Heights Christian Schools is a non-profit 501(c)3 religious organization and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and(or) interview process should notify a representative of the organization.

Description

Join Our Team as a Facilities Maintenance Technician!

Are you a skilled problem-solver with a heart for service? Heights Christian Schools is looking for a dedicated Facilities Maintenance Technician to help create a safe, welcoming, and well-maintained environment for students, staff, and families. In this role, you'll use your expertise in maintenance and repairs to support our schools in fulfilling their mission of academic excellence and faith-based education. If you're passionate about hands-on work and want to make a meaningful impact in a Christ-centered community, we'd love to hear from you!

Job summary:

All employees are first and foremost ministers of the gospel, called of God to lead others to Christ, and to use their gifts, talents and abilities for God's glory (Colossians 1:18, John 1:17, Colossians 3:17, I John 3:3, 7). The Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for basic maintenance and repair of the campuses, including interior, exterior, and vital systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical) functioning to ensure the safety and aesthetics of all Ministry facilities. This person shall be spiritually mature and shall reflect the purpose of the ministry, which is to honor Christ at all times.

Religious Requirements

• Acknowledge Christ as Savior and seek to live life as His disciple.
• Believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative, inerrant Word of God-our standard for faith and practice.
• Believe and uphold the ministry's Statement of Faith and the terms of the Shared Values and Ethics of Employment as a condition for employment and continued employment in this ministry.
• Demonstrate a desire for spiritual growth as evidenced by his or her prayer life, Bible study, regular attendance at and active participation in an evangelical church, and spiritual outreach to others.
• Be a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions toward others (Luke 6:40).
• Evidence the fruit of the Spirit in dealing with people.
• Participate in, and occasionally lead, staff prayer meetings and devotions, and other ministry outreach opportunities.
• Answer basic questions about the Christian faith, provide religious resources, and pray with students and parents.

Professional Requirements

• Have a high school diploma or a GED equivalent.
• Receive a fingerprint clearance to work with children from State and Federal governments.
• Demonstrate a reasonable level of computer literacy, having a basic proficiency in doing word processing, creating and using a spreadsheet, e-mailing, and accessing the Internet.
• Possess evidence of other adequate preparation, background, or experience as determined by the school administrator.

Personal Requirements

• Have the spiritual maturity, academic ability, and personal leadership qualities to 'train a child in the way he should go' (Prov. 22:6, NIV).
• Be an enthusiastic visionary, an encourager, and a self-starter with a high energy level. Demonstrate sensitivity toward staff, parent, volunteers, and children, and an ability to interact effectively with them.
• Be a team player, able to develop and maintain rapport with students, parents, and staff by treating others with courtesy, patience, friendliness, dignity, respect, and a good sense of humor.
• Understand the importance of discernment, discretion, and confidentiality in the operation of the school.
• Develop and maintain rapport with students, parents, and staff by treating others with courtesy, patience, friendliness, dignity, respect, and a good sense of humor.
• Meet everyday stress with emotional stability, objectivity, and optimism.
• Use acceptable English in written and oral communication. Speak with clear articulation.
• Respectfully submit and be loyal to constituted authority.
• Maintain a personal appearance that is a Christian role model of cleanliness, modesty, and good taste consistent with school policy

Spiritual Leadership

• Motivate students and their families to accept God's gift of salvation, and be a Christian witness and role model to them in order to help them grow in their faith.
• Foster a Christ-centered, safe, caring and nurturing environment at work.
• Maintain high standards of ethics, honesty, and integrity in all personal and professional matters.
• Follow the Matthew 18 principle in dealing with conflict with students, parents, staff, and administration.
• View students and their families as an opportunity for ministry.
• Pray with, and for, students, parents, staff and administration.

Professional Responsibilities

• Assists in general up-keep of facilities, which may include painting, cleaning, and repairing of various types of equipment and buildings.
• General upkeep of campus grounds including play areas.
• Handles power tools, hand tools and other needed supplies.
• Operate a company vehicle following all required policies and procedures.
• Maintain tools and equipment in a safe and operational condition.
• Complete maintenance work orders promptly and accurately using the computerized work order system.
• Diagnoses basic repair problems and exercises initiative to make repairs as instructed.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities.
• Consistently improves and promotes quality, demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

• Work with all locations in the ministry to support all ministry/school events.
• Assist with the coordination of all facility needs connected to activities, work direction, and support systems.

Additional Duties or Responsibilities

• Recognize the need for good public relations. Represent the school in a favorable and professional manner to the school's constituency and the public.
• Be willing to adjust work hours to accommodate special schedules or ministry-related activities as requested.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by President & CEO or the Superintendent of Schools.

Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour; based on experience and qualifications

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Full-Time/Part-Time -unspecified-

Location 10 DISTRICT OFFICE

Position Facilities Maintenance Technician

This position is currently accepting applications.