Facilities Technician

Forsyth School; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement match

Education benefits

EAP

Job summary

Forsyth School in St. Louis is seeking a Facilities Technician to support operations with installation, maintenance, and repair of machinery, electrical systems, and facilities.

You will work the afternoon/evening shift from 1pm to 9pm, Monday through Friday, with weekends as needed, and assist in setting up for school events. The role includes snow removal, grounds care, and following safety procedures to keep the campus safe and functional.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Class E driver's license required.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions.
• Knowledge of maintenance operations and hand/power tools.

Responsibilities

• Repair campus areas per work orders and perform improvements.
• Set up for events: staging, seating, projections, tables.
• Maintain appearance of buildings and grounds, including snow removal.
• Operate machine tools: grinders, drills, table saws, routers, etc.
• Follow safety procedures and report hazards or incidents.

Skills

High school diploma or equivalent

Language skills

Self-motivation

Maintenance knowledge

Hand tools

Power tools

Mechanical ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Class E driver's license

Tools

Grinders

Drills

Table saws

Routers

Miter saws

Job description

Facilities Technician

Forsyth School is a coeducational independent school serving students from Age 2 through Grade 6 in St. Louis. Our distinctive neighborhood campus of six historic homes has been thoughtfully transformed into dynamic classrooms and learning spaces. These warm learning environments support a joyful and diverse community committed to academic challenge, kindness, compassion, and curiosity.

At Forsyth, our mission is to foster a spirit of curiosity and joy, empowering children to pursue challenges with confidence. And our Honor Code is embedded in the fabric of our institution, reminding us of our commitment to make Forsyth a special place.

Job Summary

The Facilities Technician assists with operations and supports the functions of the school. This position performs general facility maintenance through the installation, maintenance, and repair of machinery, equipment, physical structures, and electrical systems.

Essential Functions

• Works afternoon/evening shift from 1pm to 9pm Monday through Friday, and weekends as needed.
• Completes work orders as assigned to repair areas of the campus and performs improvements as needed. Examples of work orders include shelving repairs, drywall repairs, painting, plumbing leaks, clogged toilets, etc.
• Sets up for school events and everyday school functions, including staging, seating, projector screens, and tables.
• Assists in maintaining the appearance of the school's main buildings, outbuildings, and grounds, including snow removal and salting.
• Sets up and operates machine tools such as grinders, drills, table saws, routers, miter saws, fabrication equipment, and hand tools.
• Follows all safety procedures and immediately reports all hazardous conditions, defective equipment, and accidents or incidents to the supervisor.

Core Competencies

• Actively participates in continuous quality improvement, looks for ways to make things better, and listens to and shares ideas.
• Takes initiative and identifies things that need to be done.
• Shares thoughts, ideas, and suggestions and provides input when requested.
• Accepts responsibility for doing a job the right way and admits to and learns from mistakes.
• Is open to new ideas, different points of view, and changes.
• Practices good stewardship and uses resources wisely and responsibly.
• Seeks opportunities to grow skills and knowledge.

Knowledge, Skills, Ability

• Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent
• Certification/Licensure: Class E driver’s license required.
• Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Physical Requirements/Essential Functions: Must be able to perform the physical functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including climbing stairs and ladders; lifting and carrying tools, equipment, supplies, and other materials weighing up to 50 pounds; and performing assigned duties in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow.
• Other Required Characteristics: Must possess knowledge of maintenance operations, hand and power tools, and mechanical ability. Must have the ability to self-motivate.

Reporting

Reports to the Director of Operations. No supervisory responsibilities.

Benefits

This is a full time, exempt (salaried) position, which is eligible for Forsyth’s full benefits package, including medical, dental, life, retirement match, education benefits, EAP, and more.

Forsyth’s background screening process requires employees to undergo a social media check, satisfactory reference checks with prior and current employers, and a successful criminal background screening.

Forsyth School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomics, family composition, genetic information, citizenship, national and ethnic origin, or on the basis of any other protected status. Candidates from groups traditionally underrepresented in independent schools are encouraged to apply.