Lead Facilities Technician - HVAC, BAS & Tech Lead

Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart in Houston, TX, is seeking a Lead Facilities Technician to ensure campus operations run smoothly and safely. You will oversee maintenance, repairs, and equipment management to support a productive learning and working environment.

The role entails supervising staff, guiding training, managing work orders, and maintaining building automation systems, HVAC, and industrial kitchen equipment. Evening and weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• HVAC systems and BAS knowledge required.
• Familiarity with NFPA codes and building standards.
• Computer literacy; ability to learn CMMS and related software.
• Experience with new technologies in facilities management.

Responsibilities

• Manage workflow and work order system for repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Conduct quality control checks and safety inspections.
• Maintain and troubleshoot building automation systems (BAS).
• Conduct training for technicians on proper maintenance and troubleshooting techniques.
• Supervise and perform repairs and installation to all mechanical equipment on campus including HVAC and industrial kitchen equipment.
• Maintain relevant data and statistics for Operations.
• Support school event coordination.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

HVAC systems

Building automation logic (BAS)

NFPA/Building codes

Basic computer skills

New technologies in facilities mgmt

Education

Texas Electrician License

Tools

CMMS software

Microsoft Office

BAS / BAS systems

Job description

Description

Summary:

The Lead Facilities Technician is responsible for ensuring that the campus environment operates efficiently and effectively to support an optimal learning and working experience. This position oversees the operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities, equipment, and tools while helping to maintain a safe, functional, and well-maintained campus. The incumbent may also provide guidance, training, and support to maintenance staff.

This position requires occasional work on the evenings and weekends.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage the workflow and work order system for repairs and preventative maintenance, ensuring quality and timeliness.
• Perform quality control checks and safety inspections.
• Maintain and troubleshoot building automation systems (BAS).
• Conduct training for technicians on proper maintenance and troubleshooting techniques.
• Supervise and perform repairs and installation to all mechanical equipment on campus including HVAC and industrial kitchen equipment.
• Maintain relevant data and statistics for Operations.
• Support school event coordination.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Education/Prior Experience/Qualifications Required

Successful candidates are energetic, high performers, committed to the school’s mission, who impress us with their drive, joy, initiative, and ability to work productively under multiple deadlines, where unanticipated external and internal events can shift priorities. Candidates must also possess:

• Experience with HVAC systems and building automation logic (BAS)
• Working knowledge of NFPA, Building Codes and standards
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn systems and software (Microsoft suite, CMMS software, etc.)
• Experience with new technologies and cutting-edge methods in facilities management.

Preferred Experience:

• Current Texas Electrician License
• Supervisory experience
• Experience in a PreK – 12 environments, preferably in independent schools is a plus

Core Competencies:

• Leadership/Integrity – Effectively communicates the School’s shared purpose; builds trust among colleagues; is accountable; lives up to commitments.
• Team Player/Commitment to Cause – Understands the big picture and manages areas of responsibility in a manner consistent with Duchesne’s agenda.
• Interpersonal Skills – Relates to employees, faculty, and other staff members in a cooperative manner that helps others achieve their best.
• Productivity/Organizing/Planning – Meets deadlines, demonstrates effective use of time, and handles multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Willingness to Acknowledge Areas for Growth – Understands need for growth and is receptive to constructive feedback.

Upon Hire

• Successful completion of criminal offender record information and sexual offender registry information checks
• Completion of Safe Environment Training
• Current CPR certification
• EPA Universal CFC Certification

Physical Requirements

Sitting for extended periods while working at a computer, reviewing reports, and attending meetings. Ability to stand and/or walk throughout the campus facilities to manage activities, employees, and contactors. Frequent use of computers, phones, radio, and other office equipment. Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and during presentations or meetings. Occasional lifting of office materials, files, or heavy office furniture and/or equipment (e.g., fireproof file cabinets) which could weigh 100 pounds or more. Ability to appropriately respond to emergency situations.

Essential Expectations

All faculty and staff members at Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart are expected and required to do the following:

• Overtly support and act in accordance with the Goals and Criteria of the Society of the Sacred Heart; this expectation includes attendance at and applicable participation in faith-based practices.
• Foster a safe, predictable, and supportive environment.
• Interact with colleagues in a respectful and collegial manner that contributes to a healthy school culture.
• Demonstrate appropriate planning and preparation and fulfill routine responsibilities in a thoughtful and timely manner.
• Uphold professional standards of personal presentation, professional courtesy, discretion, punctuality and attendance at all required meetings and events.
• Appropriately carry out specific duties as determined by the Head of School and/or supervisor.
• Maintain professional credentials and complete required training. Participate in and provide documentation for at least one professional development opportunity per year in addition to those required and provided by the school.
• Respect the confidentiality of the school, its employees, students, and families.
• Comply with the policies and procedures as articulated in the faculty and staff handbook.
• Authentically engage in the school’s self-reflection process that requires written goals and measured progress towards them.

Nothing in this Job Description restricts Duchesne’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time. This position is at will, which means that either the employee or Duchesne may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice and for any reason or no reason.

Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (gender), age, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.