Facility Technician

St Benedict's Episcopal Day School; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

St Benedict's Episcopal Day School in Smyrna, GA seeks a Facilities Technician (12-month staff, part time, 15-20 hours weekly) to handle work orders, groundskeeping, minor repairs, and event setup. A safe, organized, and customer-focused approach is essential.

Requirements include 1-3 years in maintenance, a high school diploma, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and a valid driver’s license with insurance. Candidates should be reliable, bilingual (English/Spanish preferred), and capable of

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in maintenance or construction.
• Capable of a wide variety of tasks to keep facilities safe and functional.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred; strong communication skills.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and insurance; pass background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist with work orders and tasks suitable for one person.
• Perform light building repairs, drywall, painting, carpentry.
• Assemble furniture and handle minor repairs as needed.
• Maintain grounds, stock janitorial supplies, and ensure safety.
• Support events, check for hazards, and uphold clean facilities.
• Collaborate with Facilities Manager for safety and maintenance.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Light carpentry

Groundskeeping

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Bi-lingual English/Spanish

Education

High school degree

Job description

Position Type: 12-month Staff, Part Time, 15-20 hours a week

Reports to: Facilities Manager

The Facilities Technician is responsible for completing work orders and work as assigned by the Facilities Manager. The work will include but is not limited to groundskeeping, inventory movement and stocking, light building repairs, assisting Facility Manager with building repairs, installations and jobs that require more than one person, and general property maintenance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with checking work orders and handling tasks that require one person.
• Assist with drywall, painting and light carpentry projects.
• Assemble furniture and light repairs, as needed.
• Perform light duties including but not limited to replacing ceiling tiles, light bulbs, toilet and urinal issues that don’t require a plumber, hanging items on walls, repairing doors or window covering.
• Responsible for operations and maintenance of a variety of tools to maintain in working order.
• Stocking weekly janitorial products that arrive after being received.
• Check facilities for damaged or dangerous items in need of repair or replacement and advise Facility Manager.
• Assist with setting up events.
• Maintain the grounds ensuring trash is picked up, landscaping is neat and tidy, walkways and play areas are free of yard debris (acorns, branches, etc).
• Assist with floor tile repairs, as needed.
• Handle small insect issues and escalation as needed to school’s exterminator.
• Work through School Safety Checklist monthly ensuring all areas of all campuses are receiving proper attention.
• Change letters on marquee sign, as needed.
• Work closely with Facilities Manager to check playground equipment, decks, and fields for safe conditions.
• Provide an exceptional customer experience, partnering approach and "Can-Do" attitude in interactions with teachers, administrators, and cleaning crew.
• Other duties as assigned and as skillset allows.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in maintenance field or construction.
• High school degree required.
• Capable of performing a wide variety of tasks that ensure the facilities are maintained in a safe and effective manner
• Possess a good working knowledge of building materials
• Ability to climb step and extension ladders
• Ability to lift heavy items, up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, crawl, kneel, move quickly.
• Must have basic familiarity with tools.
• Must hold valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance.
• Must pass a background and DMV check.
• Exceptional customer experience and client satisfaction focus
• Strong proficiency with verbal and written Communications. Preference for bi-lingual English / Spanish speakers.
• Competency in performing repairs such as door handle replacement, fence repairing, changing light bulbs, changing air condition filters, assembling of furniture, mounting items on the wall, etc.
• Strong Problem Solving and Analysis skills.
• Exceptional people skills
• Ability to work efficiently and independently in order to get the work completed.
• Must be flexible and adaptable to change in an often-fast moving environment.
• Highly organized and able to multi-task, a plus.

Facilities Technician

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Position Type: 12-month Staff, Part Time, 15-20 hours a week

Reports to: Facilities Manager

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION:

The Facilities Technician is responsible for completing work orders and work as assigned by the Facilities Manager. The work will include but is not limited to groundskeeping, inventory movement and stocking, light building repairs, assisting Facility Manager with building repairs, installations and jobs that require more than one person, and general property maintenance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with checking work orders and handling tasks that require one person.
• Assist with drywall, painting and light carpentry projects.
• Assemble furniture and light repairs, as needed.
• Perform light duties including but not limited to replacing ceiling tiles, light bulbs, toilet and urinal issues that don’t require a plumber, hanging items on walls, repairing doors or window covering.
• Responsible for operations and maintenance of a variety of tools to maintain in working order.
• Stocking weekly janitorial products that arrive after being received.
• Check facilities for damaged or dangerous items in need of repair or replacement and advise Facility Manager.
• Assist with setting up events.
• Maintain the grounds ensuring trash is picked up, landscaping is neat and tidy, walkways and play areas are free of yard debris (acorns, branches, etc).
• Assist with floor tile repairs, as needed.
• Handle small insect issues and escalation as needed to school’s exterminator.
• Work through School Safety Checklist monthly ensuring all areas of all campuses are receiving proper attention.
• Change letters on marquee sign, as needed.
• Work closely with Facilities Manager to check playground equipment, decks, and fields for safe conditions.
• Provide an exceptional customer experience, partnering approach and "Can-Do" attitude in interactions with teachers, administrators, and cleaning crew.
• Other duties as assigned and as skillset allows.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in maintenance field or construction.
• High school degree required.

• Capable of performing a wide variety of tasks that ensure the facilities are maintained in a safe and effective manner
• Possess a good working knowledge of building materials
• Ability to climb step and extension ladders
• Ability to lift heavy items, up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, crawl, kneel, move quickly.
• Must have basic familiarity with tools.

• Must hold valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance.
• Must pass a background and DMV check.
• Exceptional customer experience and client satisfaction focus
• Strong proficiency with verbal and written Communications. Preference for bi-lingual English / Spanish speakers.
• Competency in performing repairs such as door handle replacement, fence repairing, changing light bulbs, changing air condition filters, assembling of furniture, mounting items on the wall, etc.
• Strong Problem Solving and Analysis skills.
• Exceptional people skills
• Ability to work efficiently and independently in order to get the work completed.
• Must be flexible and adaptable to change in an often-fast moving environment.
• Highly organized and able to multi-task, a plus.

7:30am - 11:30am throughout school year and school breaks. Standard holidays will be days off. Summer schedule could look different depending on needs.