Maintenance Technician

Open Sky Education; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure that all facilities are well-maintained and reflect high standards of care. The ideal candidate will manage maintenance requests, collaborate with vendors, and perform essential repairs. This role requires a high school diploma, over a year of work experience in building maintenance, and proficiency in software like MS Excel. Join a team dedicated to serving students and upholding the mission of educational excellence.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of work experience in building maintenance at commercial facilities.
• Previous experience in a school environment preferred.
• Ability to complete basic repairs and discern when to call on experts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Manage maintenance service requests from building managers.
• Inspect school facilities and grounds to assess maintenance needs.

Skills

Building maintenance

Mechanical repair

Electrical repair

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Under the direction of the National Facilities Director, the Maintenance Technician will ensure that all facilities are properly maintained in a manner which reflects our organizational pride and the high standards of care for the students we serve. The Facilities/Maintenance Technician will actively assist with the maintenance of all school facilities including landscaping, parking surfaces, HVAC systems, and mechanical/electrical systems.

Essential Responsibilities and Competencies

• Proactively maintain mechanical and electrical equipment with the goal of minimizing system down time and expensive repairs
• Ensure data entry into the system to handle all maintenance service requests from building managers and ensure facilities are fully operational on all school days
• Assess maintenance issues and determine if an outside vendor needs to be brought in to remedy the situation
• Coordinate and collaborate with all vendors to ensure they are complete and meet the expectations of the building leader
• Inspect school facilities and grounds regularly to assess maintenance and aesthetic needs
• Work with school site employees to address maintenance concerns or issues
• Maintenance may include the following items:
  • Trash removal-dumpsters, site, interior
  • Landscaping-lawn, weed control, plant care
  • Lighting-replace bulbs, ballasts
  • Site drainage-storm drains, gutter, downspouts
  • Plumbing fixtures-repair, adjust, replace
  • Fire suppression-fire extinguishers, fire sprinkling system
  • Railings-inspect and touch up
  • Counters and bathroom partitions-repair
  • Baseboards and moldings
  • Exterior painting or surface repair
  • Elevator
  • Pest control
  • Roof repair and maintenance
  • Windows and doors-locks & lubrication
  • HVAC units-filters and cleaning
  • Low voltage cabling & terminations
  • Exterior and interior lighting-program
  • Parking lot gates-operators, hardware and doors
  • Other miscellaneous repairs
• Perform other duties as requested or required
• Live and act as a biblical role model and Open Sky Education representative in your life for our scholars, team members and community.
• Agree to comply at all times with our Code of Conduct and Statement of Faith.
• Agree to engage in the faith life of our scholars and in collaboration with other team members

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 1 or more years of work experience in building maintenance at commercial facilities
• Previous experience working in a school environment preferred
• Ability to complete basic repairs and to know when a project requires expertise
• Meet all physical demands of the position
• Willingness to travel to multiple locations
• Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Physical Requirements

• Bend/Stoop/Squat/Kneel Perform routine maintenance
• Climb Stairs Routine duties require access to all levels
• Push or Pull Move equipment, appliances, open and close doors, etc.
• Comfortable operating cleaning machinery
• Reach above Shoulder Perform routine maintenance/repairs, stock and remove equipment, to place trash in dumpster
• Climb Ladders Perform routine cleaning
• Grasp/Grip/Turning Handle tools and equipment, perform routine cleaning
• Finger Dexterity Handle tools and equipment, perform routine cleaning
• Lifting/carrying (supplies, trash receptacles, ladders, etc.): Occasional need (1% to 33% of the time) 25 - 75 lbs. Frequent need (33% to 66% of the time) 1 - 25 lbs. Constant need (66% to 100% of the time.

Educational Excellence

• Integrity, credibility, and passionate commitment to Open Sky Education’s mission of providing a full and lasting education, accessible and affordable for all children

Forming Character

• Deep passion for urban, faith-based education and closing the achievement gap.

Resource Management

• Keen analytic, organization and complex problem-solving skills

Collaborative Relationships

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills and exceptionally responsive to customers and candidates; experience in effectively building relationships and communicating at all levels

Serving Leader

• Exemplifies humility and servant leadership by continually raising the bar for excellence and successfully serving as a partner to team members and leaders

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.