Facilities Technician

Capital Preparatory Charter Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Preparatory Charter Schools in New York is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee day-to-day building operations, custodial oversight, HVAC, safety, and compliance. You will manage contractors, monitor work orders, and lead renovations and upgrades to maintain a safe, efficient campus.

This in-person, full-time role requires strong communication, problem-solving, and the ability to respond to emergencies after hours. English and Spanish fluency preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of facilities experience.
• English and Spanish fluency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations for building/facility maintenance and custodial oversight.
• Supervise custodial contractor to ensure clean, sanitized facilities.
• Lead safety, security, and compliance for building operations.
• Monitor work orders and ensure timely responses and closeouts.
• Plan and execute renovations, upgrades, and cosmetic improvements.
• Respond to facility emergencies at all hours.

Skills

Facilities management

HVAC systems

Safety compliance

Contractor supervision

Maintenance leadership

Communication skills

Spanish language

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day operations for building/facility maintenance, as well as custodial oversight, equipment, and machinery, including HVAC, boilers, fire panels and systems, building lighting systems, grounds-keeping, and overall facility appearance.
• Supervise the custodial contractor (or staff) to ensure the buildings are clean and sanitized.
• Responsible for building issues/security breaches during off hours.
• Follows through on assignments, daily inspections, and reports issues to Executive Director of Facilities, Construction, & Fleet/principals.
• Monitor all work orders in the work order system that CPS has in place to ensure timely response, completion of tasks, and close out of work orders.
• Maintains the building and grounds in compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Participates in the planning and execution of building projects that include renovations, upgrades of space, interior reconfigurations, and cosmetic improvement, and related projects.
• Performs small renovation projects independently, such as sheetrock repairs, painting, tile (vinyl and ceramic) replacement.
• Works closely and in collaboration with facilities and operations and acts as lead for building safety, building health, and compliance.
• Conducts safety reviews and monitors building operations.
• Ensures building maintenance and support services such as cleaning, fire safety, security, and energy efficiency standards and requirements are met.
• Liaises with clients and contractors as needed.
• Point person for refurbishments, repairs, and renovations.
• Performs any and all duties as may be assigned by leadership.
• Study for tests and secure certifications for:
  • F01 City Wide Fire Guard
  • F03 Indoor place of Assembly
  • F04 Indoor/Outdoor Place of Assembly
  • S95 Supervision of Fire Alarm Systems

Reports To

• Executive Director of Facilities, Construction, & Fleet & Principal(s)

Skills And Knowledge

• Knowledge of the practices, methods, and equipment utilized in all phases of facilities management, including familiarity with HVAC, mechanical, boilers, electrical, fire panel and BMS monitoring, and control systems preferred.
• Must have excellent communication and customer service skills to work effectively in a school environment that is subject to changing priorities. Strong organizational and finishing skills are a must.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and follow through on assignments with minimal direction.
• Position typically involves moderate to heavy physical activity and exertion, including heavy lifting and working in tight/awkward spaces.
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the facilities and must be able to utilize equipment and tools effectively and safely.
• Must have painting, sheetrock repair, basic carpentry, and plumbing skills.
• Agreement with the academic goals and vision/mission of Capital Preparatory Schools.
• Demonstrated effective collaboration and communication skills.
• Demonstrated effective problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills.
• Ability to structure own time and manage multiple priorities.
• Exhibited leadership in working with professional staff, students, and the community.
• Detail orientation and project management experience.
• Must be able to respond to facility emergencies at all hours, day or night.

Education And Related Work Experience

• Minimum (2) years of facilities experience.
• English and Spanish fluency preferred.

Compensation

Salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience. Capital Preparatory Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package. This is an in-person, twelve month, full-time, non-exempt position, which is vacation eligible. Regular hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily (subject to modification).

Evening, night, weekends, and travel are required for this role and this is an in-person role.

CPS is an equal opportunity employer.