Facilities Technician - (Immediate)

KIPP Texas Public Schools; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability plans

Job summary

KIPP Texas Public Schools in San Antonio is looking for a Sr. Facilities Technician responsible for maintaining school facility operations, ensuring cleanliness and safety, and supervising technicians. The role includes managing building systems, responding to emergencies, and coordinating with staff for events.

Ideal candidates should have minimum 5 years of experience in facilities maintenance, especially in HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems, along with effective communication skills. The position comes with benefits such as medical, dental, and vision options.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ facilities maintenance related experience preferred.
• Ability to manage complex projects or multiple small projects simultaneously.
• Reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain all building systems including HVAC and plumbing.
• Supervise Facilities Technicians and manage work orders.
• On-call response during and after operating hours.

Skills

HVAC expertise

Plumbing knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Project management skills

Detail-oriented

Verbal communication

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Licensure or certification in a trade

Tools

Facilities work order management software

Basic computer skills

Job description

The Sr. Facilities Technician is an essential part of the Facilities Department. The Sr. Facilities Technician is responsible for managing technicians, maintaining school facility operations to ensure that the district’s cleaning and maintenance standards are followed, safety and compliance is appropriately done, and that there is proper communication between the school and campus operations staff. He/she will supervise, assign duties, perform handyman work, handle emergencies 24/7, and problem solve. The Sr. Facilities Technician will build relationships with outside vendor companies such as lawn or air conditioning services when needed. He/she will take pride and ownership of the entire campus facilities, and grounds. As a key member of the statewide Facilities team, the Sr. Facilities Technician will report to the Campus Facilities Manager. This position furthers the mission of KIPP by ensuring that our facilities are operational, clean and safe for students and faculty.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain all building systems: Burglar and fire alarms, elevators, HVAC, irrigation systems, and all other systems.
• Responsible for the campus buildings and grounds, including basic carpentry repairs, touch‑up paint, pest control, lawn care, plumbing, and basic electrical repairs.
• Execute work orders to high standards of quality and timeliness.
• Communicate with other school staff and departments to coordinate completion of work orders and setup for campus events.
• On‑call response during and after operating hours.
• Assist with the planning of and lead the execution of the preventive maintenance schedule for all building systems.
• Coordinate with campus and custodial staff to prepare the building for special events.
• Perform regular inspections and take whatever steps are necessary to resolve potential problems before they escalated.
• Manage Facilities Technicians at assigned facilities, including hiring and firing.
• Serve as the escalation point for issues that cannot be addressed by Facilities Technicians.
• Manage the facilities maintenance budget and a company credit card for assigned facilities.
• Manage all maintenance contractors and service providers.
• Attend professional development meetings and training sessions; Continuous Learning.

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ facilities maintenance related experience preferred.
• Expertise in, or technical knowledge of, HVAC, electrical and/or plumbing systems is required.
• Knowledge of building systems and the maintenance and repair thereof.
• Licensure or certification in a trade is highly preferred.
• Skill in maintaining positive relations with others.
• Ability to manage complex projects or multiple small projects simultaneously.
• 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 management software preferred.
• English fluency is required; Spanish is a plus. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Reliable transportation required (may be required to drive to different facilities or to pick up supplies during the workday).
• Flexibility in work schedule.

Compensation and Benefits

The starting salary for this position is $50,000 and placement in the salary range is commensurate upon experience and internal equity.

As a full‑time KIPP Texas employee you are eligible to participate in all KIPP Texas benefit plans. KIPP Texas offers a robust variety of benefits choices with competitive rates, including medical, dental, and vision options, as well as life insurance and disability plans.

KIPP provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.