Facilities Technician

Valley Christian Schools (AZ); Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution dedicated to nurturing students' growth seeks a Facilities Technician to maintain a safe and welcoming environment. This role involves a variety of indoor and outdoor tasks, ensuring the campus reflects the school's values of excellence and care. Ideal candidates will have a personal commitment to their faith and possess strong interpersonal skills to effectively engage with staff and students. Join a supportive community that prioritizes both professional growth and spiritual development, making a meaningful impact on the lives of students and the broader community.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Professional Growth Opportunities

Tuition Discount for Children

Qualifications

• Must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Must have and maintain a valid level one IVP fingerprint card.
• Experience in building and ground maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and cleanliness of school campuses.
• Perform maintenance tasks and report safety hazards.
• Communicate effectively with all members of the school community.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service Skills

Communication Skills

Basic English Proficiency

Multi-tasking

Initiative and Sound Judgment

Knowledge of Cleaning Chemicals

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Auto Scrubbers

Industrial Shampooers

Floor Buffers

Power Tools

Job description

Description

Serve with Purpose – Become a Facilities Technician at Valley Christian Schools!

As a Christian school, we believe that every detail matters in creating an environment where students can grow in both knowledge and faith. As a school Facilities Technician, you'll have the chance to ensure our facilities reflect our values of excellence and care. If you’re passionate about serving others through your skills and passion for Christ, we’d love to welcome you to our team!

Job Summary:

The Facilities Technician plays a vital role in ensuring the safety and cleanliness of school campuses for staff, students, and visitors, following all relevant regulations. Under the direction of the Campus Facilities Manager or Facilities Director, the Facilities Technician will perform a variety of indoor and outdoor tasks.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Deliver equipment and supplies
• Clean restrooms and corridors and sweep, vacuum, mop, dust, and empty trash as needed
• Pick up trash from sports fields after activities
• Clean up after lunch times
• Set up and take down all school-related activities and events
• Move furniture and equipment as needed
• Raise the United States flag before school and retire the flag after school hours
• Assist with securing the buildings
• Communicate effectively with all members of the school campuses and community
• Appropriately operate all equipment and machinery, as necessary
• Maintain all school buildings and athletic fields to ensure they are safe for staff, student, and visitor use, and report safety hazards and the need for major and minor repairs.
• Perform maintenance tasks, including changing air filters and light bulbs, painting, conducting preventative maintenance, as well as other tasks assigned by the Campus Facilities Manager and Facilities Director.
• Follow all city, county, state, and federal safety guidelines in the repairs of the facilities
• Operate all equipment and machinery, in a safe manner
• Initiate work orders/requests
• Adhere to Valley Christian policies, procedures/processes and codes
• Performs other related assigned duties

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills:

• Must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ that serves as a consistent testimony to others
• Agree to uphold Valley Christian’s Mission & Beliefs which can be found at http://valleychristianaz.org/about/philosophy/
• Faithfully attend and financially support a local church whose beliefs are in agreement with our school’s Mission & Beliefs.
• Must have and maintain a valid level one IVP fingerprint card
• Must have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally
• Basic proficiency in English is required to effectively perform job duties, including communication with staff, students, and vendors.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Ability to multi-task with organization
• Ability to read and understand safety data sheets, materials, and training
• Must take OSHA related training as assigned
• Has experience with auto scrubbers, industrial shampooers, and floor buffers
• Has a good knowledge of chemicals, hazards, & applications for cleaning
• Ability to use a vacuum, broom, and mop
• Ability to work with power tools
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and evenings
• Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment and to react with discretion under varying conditions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and appropriate relationships with outside vendors and businesses

Education and Experience:

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in building and ground maintenance
• Experience in custodial cleaning

Preferred Skills and Knowledge

• Prior experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Use a computer (visual and keyboarding)
• Able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) 50% of the time
• Requires stooping, bending, turning, pushing, pulling, reaching and climbing stairs (2-story) and use of hands, fingers, arms to reach, grip and maneuver objects
• Continual walking throughout the campuses
• Must be able to respond quickly to sounds (fire/security alarms)
• Ability to work in noisy and crowded school environment
• Able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) 50% of the time
• Occasionally requires driving
• Requires visual acuity for diagnosing and repairing maintenance and mechanical problems
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move 70-100 pounds using safety measures to do so
• Requires working safely outdoors in varying temperatures and occasionally working in and around dust, fumes, and odors
• Tempe campus - work around small children including sitting, standing, running and climbing stairs
• Tempe campus - able to lift and carry small children up to 40 pounds in case of emergency
• Able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and evenings when needed
• Must be able to travel in state between campuses, to vendors, and to related events

Employee Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package: a healthy bank of paid time off, over 10 paid holidays, opportunities for professional growth and development, and school tuition discount for children enrolled at a Valley Christian School.

Background Check Statement:

VCS conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

About Valley Christian Schools:

Valley Christian Schools offers students in Kindergarten through 12th Grade big school opportunities in a small school environment. Established in 1982, VCS provides 1100+ students a distinctly Christian education with excellent academics, championship athletics, award-winning fine arts and a supporting community that encourages spiritual growth and the success of our students in and out of the classroom across our three East Valley campuses. Valley Christian is ranked as one of the Top 50 Christian high schools in the U.S., the #1 Christian High School in Arizona, a Top 125 Places to Work in Arizona, and AZ Central's Top Workplaces 2024. For more information visit, www.valleychristianaz.org.

PLEASE NOTE: Subject to the Constitution of the United States and all applicable state and federal laws, Valley Christian Schools does not discriminate against applicants or students on the basis of race, color, and national or ethnic origin in its admissions or in the administration of its education policies, programs, or activities. In addition, subject to Subject to the Constitution of the United States and all applicable state and federal laws, Valley Christian Schools does not discriminate in its employment practices. Valley Christian Schools is a Christian education institution and, in compliance with Title VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964, reserves the right to give preference in employment based upon religion. It is our desire to build an employee community of individuals who are currently living out their Christian faith that agree with our Statement of Faith, beliefs, philosophy, and qualifications.