Facility Technician

This fulltime position is responsible for supporting all daytoday facilityrelated issues for assigned New Horizon Academy Early Childhood Education schools. This includes direct liaison with schools vendors procurement and administrative assistants. The Facility Technician will work with other internal facility technicians and outside vendors to ensure the overall integrity and operational functionality of these facilities while maintaining aesthetics and safety standards. This position reports to the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Respond to and coordinate routine maintenance and periodic preventive maintenance work required to keep New Horizon Academy Child Care centers in excellent condition. Communicate with school staff to keep them informed about project schedules and the impact that projects will have on their daily activities.
• Ensure that assigned schools comply with childcare licensing health department and local building code requirements and regulations.
• Complete light plumbing electrical HVAC and painting projects required to repair and maintain building systems.
• Coordinate outside vendor work as needed to support schools. Plan assign and supervise the work of service providers in coordination with the school Directors for advanced technical work such as advanced HVAC Electrical and plumbing work Parking lot overlays concrete work etc. Monitor quality cost and schedule of service.
• Works with Facilities Maintenance Supervisor to gain approval for work proposals and to ensure prompt payment of invoices.
• Maintain company vehicle and coordinate any necessary repairs with Fleet Manager to ensure that vehicle is in safe clean working condition.
• Ensure facility safety for children and staff.
• Follow safety guidelines at all times.
• React quickly and professionally in emergency situation.
• Manage online work order requests.
• Maintain a clean work environment and keep all tools and equipment out of reach of children
• Attend regular Facilities & Construction meetings and follow up with action items
• Coordinates with Facilities Coordinator to schedule and coordinate testing and building inspections as needed for existing properties.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Great communication and customer service skills.
• Team player with the ability to manage competing priorities while servicing our clients effectively.
• Must be selfmotivated reliable and honest.
• Willing to work in a position that is remote as days are spent working in multiple schools.
• Dynamic energetic motivated positive outlook.
• Works well with others but can also work independently.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Working knowledge of multiple building systems including plumbing irrigation electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to perform carpentry painting light plumbing and light electrical repairs.
• Must have good hand/eye coordination.
• Consistent attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office products (Excel PowerPoint Word etc..

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a valid drivers license.
• Must pass the Applicant Background Study required by the Department of Human Services.
• Must have documentation of U.S. citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Must have the physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs. from a standing position or up to 3040 lbs. climbing a ladder or lift above the shoulders.
• Must be able to climb upon roof for routine maintenance.
• Must be able to bend over and crawl on hands and knees.
• Must be able to be on your feet 8 hours per day.

BENEFITS

• Annual Salary range: $50000 $53000
• Fun passionate professional work environment
• 401K with Employer Match
• Health dental and life insurance
• Childcare discount
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Career advancement opportunities
• Continued Education Training
• Companyprovided work vehicle
• Companyprovided cell phone

This position description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an allinclusive list of responsibilities skills or working conditions associated with this position. While this description is intended to accurately reflect the positions activities and requirements management reserves the right to modify add or remove duties as necessary or desired.

NEW HORIZON ACADEMY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Required Experience:

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