Facilities Technician

KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Flexible spending account (FSA/HSA)

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

KIPP Texas is seeking a Facilities Technician to support the Facilities Department across assigned sites. You will perform repairs, preventative maintenance, and improvements on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry and grounds tasks, reporting to Sr. Facilities Technician or Campus Facilities Manager.

This role offers on‑the‑job training and opportunities for formal professional development while contributing to a clean, safe learning environment for students and staff.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of facilities or maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of building systems maintenance and repair.
• English fluency is required; Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain campus buildings and grounds.
• Manage and maintain all building systems: Burglar and fire alarms, elevators, HVAC, irrigation systems, and all other systems.
• Perform basic painting, pest control, lawn care, plumbing, and basic electrical repairs.
• Execute work orders to high standards of quality and timeliness.
• Coordinate with school staff to schedule work and campus events.
• On-call response during and after operating hours.
• Inspect regularly to prevent problems before they escalate.
• Attend meetings, professional development and training sessions.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Facilities work order software

Job description

Job Description

The Facilities Technician is part of the Facilities Department and is responsible for performing repairs, preventative maintenance, and improvement projects at one or more assigned facilities. The Facilities Technician will work on various systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and grounds maintenance. The Facilities Technician will work under the direction of an experienced Sr. Facilities Technician and/or Campus Facilities Manager, and will have opportunities for on-the-job training and formal professional development. As a key member of the statewide Facilities team, the Facilities Technician will report to the Sr. Facilities Technician. This role furthers the mission of KIPP Texas by providing a clean and safe learning environment for students and faculty.

The Facilities Technician is part of the Facilities Department and is responsible for performing repairs, preventative maintenance, and improvement projects at one or more assigned facilities. The Facilities Technician will work on various systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and grounds maintenance. The Facilities Technician will work under the direction of an experienced Sr. Facilities Technician and/or Campus Facilities Manager, and will have opportunities for on-the-job training and formal professional development. As a key member of the statewide Facilities team, the Facilities Technician will report to the Sr. Facilities Technician. This role furthers the mission of KIPP Texas by providing a clean and safe learning environment for students and faculty.

Role Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining the campus buildings and grounds
• Manage and maintain all building systems: Burglar and fire alarms, elevators, HVAC, irrigation systems, and all other systems.
• Responsibilities include basic painting, pest control, lawn care, plumbing and basic electrical repairs.
• Execute work orders to high standards of quality and timeliness.
• Communicate with school staff and departments to coordinate completion of work orders and setup for campus events.
• On call response during and after operating hours.
• Perform regular inspections and do whatever it takes to resolve potential problems before they **escalate**.
• Attend meetings, professional development meetings and training session “Continuous Learning”

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of facilities or maintenance related experience.

Competency And Skills

• Knowledge of building systems and the maintenance and repair thereof.
• Expertise in or technical knowledge of HVAC, electrical and/or plumbing systems is highly preferred.
• Skill in maintaining positive relations with others.
• Meticulous attention to detail with an ability to produce high quality work in a dynamic environment.
• Verbal communication and interpersonal skills required to work with a broad group of stakeholders with different interests and needs.
• Basic computer skills required; experience in Microsoft Outlook and/or facilities work order software preferred.
• English fluency is required; Spanish is a plus .
• Reliable transportation required (may be required to drive to different facilities or to pick up supplies during the workday).
• Flexibility in work schedule.

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The person in this position needs to be able to move about inside and outside the school throughout the workday.
• The candidate is expected to attend conferences, meetings and training sessions both virtually and in person within the Region.

Additional Requirements

• Reliable transportation is needed for travel between campuses
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
• Work with frequent interruptions.

Travel Requirements

Minimal travel: May travel to other school sites or regional offices for professional learning, meetings and other work related activities.

What We Bring To The Table

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with coverage options for employees and their families.
• Competitive vacation and flexible paid time off (PTO) policies.
• Paid family leave.
• Flexible spending account or high-yield HSA.
• Employee assistance programs.
• KIPP also offers the following employee-paid benefits: legal plans, LifeLock identity protection, life insurance and disability insurance.

Eeo

KIPP Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIPP Texas ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Talent Team.

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