Facility Maintenance Technician

NOLA Public Schools; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

NOLA Public Schools is seeking a Facility Maintenance Technician to ensure safe, functional, and well-maintained school facilities. The role includes preventive maintenance, routine inspections, and prompt repairs to provide a conducive learning environment and safe workplace for staff.

The technician will inspect HVAC, lighting, plumbing, and electrical systems, diagnose and repair issues, and coordinate with administrators to minimize disruption to academics.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 5 years of facility maintenance experience.
• CMRT or maintenance certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts regular inspections of school facilities including HVAC, lighting, plumbing, electrical systems, and structure.
• Diagnoses and repairs malfunctions in classrooms, offices, gyms, and outdoors.
• Responds to emergency maintenance to minimize disruption to activities.
• Maintains safety and cleanliness of outdoor areas such as playgrounds and fields.
• Coordinates with administrators and staff to schedule repairs with minimal academic impact.
• Keeps accurate records of maintenance, repairs, and inventory; reports major issues.
• Adheres to safety regulations and conducts routine safety inspections.
• Collaborates with external contractors for major repairs and ensures quality standards.
• Develops and implements preventive maintenance programs to extend equipment life.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Adaptability

Proactive

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CMRT maintenance certification

Job description

NOLA Public Schools Vision

The vision of the NOLA Public Schools is that every student receives a high-quality education that fosters their individual capabilities, while ensuring that they thrive, achieve physical and mental wellness, and are prepared for civic, social, and economic success.

Position Summary

The Facility Maintenance Technician’s responsibility is to ensure the safe, functional, and well-maintained operation of all school facilities. This includes conducting routine inspections, performing preventive maintenance, and addressing repairs promptly to create a conducive learning environment for students and a safe workplace for staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts regular inspections of school facilities to identify and address maintenance needs related to HVAC systems, lighting, plumbing, electrical systems, and general building structures;
• Diagnoses and repairs malfunctions in various school facilities, including classrooms, administrative offices, gymnasiums, and outdoor areas;
• Responds promptly to emergency maintenance situations, such as power outages, equipment failures, or other critical incidents, to minimize disruption to daily school activities;
• Ensures the safety and cleanliness of outdoor areas, including playgrounds and sports fields;
• Coordinates with school administrators, teachers, and other staff to address maintenance concerns and schedule repairs in a way that minimizes disruption to academic activities;
• Maintains accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment inventory. Reports and documents any major issues or necessary upgrades;
• Adheres to safety regulations and guidelines, conducting regular safety inspections and implementing corrective actions as needed;
• Works with external contractors and service providers for specialized maintenance tasks or major repairs. Ensures compliance with contractual agreements and quality standards;
• Develops and implement preventive maintenance programs for school facilities to extend the lifespan of equipment and minimize unexpected issues;
• Opens school building daily;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Educational Background

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• At least 5 years of experience required; school or university facility preferred
• CMRT or other maintenance certification preferred

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong attention to detail;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Adjusts quickly to changing priorities and conditions;
• Proactive;
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships staff.

$30,400 - $47,610 a year

Salary Offers

Our salary offers reflect a commitment to equity and transparency. Each offer is determined by education, years of experience, and alignment with compensation across similar roles within the district.

Work Environment

Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• - Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) part of the workday;
• - Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more than 30 pounds rarely;
• - Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals) rarely;
• - Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements rarely;
• - Normal setting for this job is an office/school setting.

Performance Evaluation

The employee will be evaluated based on the above position using either two methods: via COMPASS/LEADS or a NOLA-PS evaluating instrument. If the employee holds an Educational Leadership certification, he/she will be evaluated via COMPASS/LEADS to ensure renewal of certification.

EEOC Statement

NOLA Public Schools is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, national origin, age, marital status, and non-job related physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.