Facilities Technician

West Bend School District; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

West Bend School District is seeking a Facilities Technician responsible for cleaning and maintaining all school property, coordinating event set-ups, and supporting community and student activities on site. You will perform preventive maintenance on mechanical equipment and work with administrators and staff to resolve concerns.

You will also manage building security, respond to emergencies as needed, and support outdoor maintenance tasks such as snow removal and landscaping while upholding

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Wisconsin driver’s license required.
• Ability to work collaboratively with district staff, students, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance tasks on mechanical systems and report issues through the work order system.
• Coordinate space setup for school activities in collaboration with administration.
• Prepare facilities for activities with instructional staff and oversee custodial staff on setup and cleanup.
• Maintain a welcoming, professional interaction with students and the public.
• Secure facilities, manage lighting and access, and supervise during events as needed.
• Assist with outdoor maintenance including snow removal and litter patrols.

Skills

Collaboration

Planning & organizing

Problem-solving

Safety procedures

Communication

IWMS proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Wisconsin driver’s license

Tools

IWMS

Job description

Overview

The Facilities Technician is responsible for cleaning and maintaining all school property, ensuring equipment, materials, and supplies are available for scheduled activities for both community and student events; removal of trash, snow, and debris from exterior areas; and serving as a representative of the District to the community, students, parents, and the general public during activities on site. The technician also performs preventive maintenance tasks on mechanical equipment and collaborates with school administration to coordinate facility setup and activity coordination, as well as with teaching staff to resolve concerns and coordinate activities as necessary.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance tasks as assigned through the work order system, including on mechanicals, and report problems or issues through the system.
• Collaborate with administration to plan and coordinate space setup for school activities.
• Collaborate with instructional staff to resolve concerns and coordinate facility preparation for activities as necessary.
• Interact regularly with students in an approachable, developmentally appropriate, and highly professional manner to support a welcoming school culture for all students.
• Dust and damp mop all floor surfaces; vacuum carpets/rugs; empty waste containers (follow any recycling plans directed in the building).
• Relamp light fixtures; clean interior and exterior glass; clean, disinfect, and restock all restroom facilities.
• Move furniture and equipment throughout the building; perform set-up and tear-down for school and community activities.
• Serve as contact point for district maintenance team, outside vendors and contractors on special projects.
• Participate in Emergency Response Team as needed.

• Outdoor Responsibilities: remove snow from walks, entrances, stairs, or public access ways; sand/salt all public access ways; patrol for litter and empty trash receptacles; perform minor gardening or landscape work including mowing.

• Building Security: secure windows, doors, and other access points; ensure all lights, computers, TVs, VCRs, etc. are turned off; ensure gas fixtures are turned off in lab facilities; maintain security of the facility.

• Summer Responsibilities: classroom project cleaning of all classrooms (dusting, damp mopping, scrubbing and waxing surfaces, cleaning windows, returning furniture). Non-classroom areas include hallways, entrances, stairwells, offices, gym surfaces, and thorough cleaning of bathrooms, locker rooms, kitchens, shops, and pool facilities.

• Activity Set-ups: coordinate group activities and supervise custodial staff involved in setup, handling requests, and problem-solving as needed. Examples include transporting and setting up choral or platform risers, adjusting bleachers, and arranging tables and chairs as required by activity sheets.

• Supervision: oversee, train, and mentor custodial employees on their shift; communicate evening activities to second shift staff. Disciplinary actions and evaluations responsibilities reside with the Operations Manager.

Qualification Requirements

The following outlines the qualifications expected to perform the essential duties of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or GED; or one to three months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid Wisconsin driver’s license required.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work effectively, collaboratively, and positively with co-workers, District staff, students, the public, and administration.
• Ability to plan, collect, and organize materials for tasks.
• Ability to work with little or no direction.
• Good judgment and problem-solving abilities, including emergencies or tight deadlines.
• Ability to follow direction and safety standards and procedures.
• Ability to follow workplace conduct rules.
• Ability to operate and navigate the IWMS.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, chemical labels, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Act as a representative of the School District and deal politely and tactfully with the public, community groups, students, parents, and other employees.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions and to deal with problems involving standardized situations.

Physical and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of the job. The employee regularly stands, walks, uses hands to manipulate objects, climbs or balances, and engages in various movements; may need to sit, talk or hear, and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The role may involve exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, and varying temperatures.