School Facilities Technician - Maintenance & Safety

Family Service Of Rhode Island Inc; Exeter (RI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and work life benefits

Job summary

Family Service of Rhode Island (FSRI) in Exeter, RI is seeking a Full Time Maintenance staff member responsible for general maintenance, repair, and safe operation of buildings and property at South County Academy. Duties include routine upkeep, preventive inspections, repairs across plumbing/electrical/HVAC, and coordinating with contractors as needed.

The role emphasizes safety, compliance, and a proactive approach to keeping facilities clean, accessible, and well-maintained for staff and

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance, facilities management, or a related trade.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry and painting.
• Independent, organized individual who takes pride in creating an attractive environment for students and staff.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair common building issues.
• Experience maintaining residential facilities or schools preferred.
• Knowledge of fire door inspections, boiler systems, or HVAC systems preferred.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Bilingual/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.
• Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on buildings, equipment, and grounds.
• Assures that both the building facilities and grounds of South County Academy are clean and sanitary in accordance with agency standards.
• Maintain minor plumbing, electrical, HVAC,
• Respond to maintenance requests from staff and residents in a timely manner.
• Inspect facilities regularly to identify maintenance needs or safety concerns.
• Work as part of a team to support the overall functioning of the program and ensure that all Policies and Procedures are followed
• Provides decorating and renovation services
• Perform scheduled inspections of HVAC systems, boilers and heating systems, plumbing fixtures, lighting and electrical systems.
• Maintain preventive maintenance logs and inspection records.
• Diagnose and repair issues related to electrical outlets and lighting, plumbing leaks and fixtures, doors, locks, and windows, appliances, carpentry, drywall and painting, furniture assembly.
• Coordinate with outside contractors when specialized repairs are required as per supervisor’s request.
• Ensure facilities comply with safety regulations and local building codes.
• Maintain clear walkways, exits, and emergency access points.
• Overseeing fire drills and facility specific policies
• Maintain confidentiality of client/family
• Provide sensitivity to client/family cultural, ethnic, racial and socioeconomic issues and diversity
• Serve as a positive role model to client and colleagues
• Maintains compliance with FSRI policies, including HIPAA and all state and federal agencies
• Participates in all meetings as required by the team, supervisors and that are necessary for the role
• Attend and participate in all required program and agency trainings
• Approaches all work through a trauma and diversity and inclusion lens
• Performs additional responsibilities consistent with Agency needs

Skills

Experience in building maintenance

Independent, organized

Troubleshooting abilities

Bilingual/ASL compensation awareness

Multilingual compensation awareness

Job description

Family Service of Rhode Island (FSRI) in Exeter, RI is seeking a Full Time Maintenance staff member responsible for general maintenance, repair, and safe operation of buildings and property at South County Academy. Duties include routine upkeep, preventive inspections, repairs across plumbing/electrical/HVAC, and coordinating with contractors as needed.

The role emphasizes safety, compliance, and a proactive approach to keeping facilities clean, accessible, and well-maintained for staff and