Escuela de Guadalupe

660 Julian St.

Denver CO 80204

Maintenance Technician (Either English or Spanish)

Position dates: July-June

Position type: Full Time

Status: Exempt

Reports to: David Vallejo Julie Harris

Contact:

Who We Are

Escuela de Guadalupe is an innovative Catholic dual-language PK-8 school in Denver CO. It has been recognized locally and nationally for its academic excellence and for being financially accessible to all families.

Mission Statement

We provide an academically excellent Catholic education in English and Spanish to cultivate the next generation of community leaders.

Job Description

Working at Escuela de Guadalupe includes many different responsibilities to make a small financially accessible school run effectively. As a close-knit community we all pitch in to make this a great place to work and learn. Therefore this description is not intended to be all- inclusive. Specific areas of responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Responsibilities

Building and Grounds Maintenance

• Ensuring facilities are tidy and functional
• Hygiene: Perform cleaning activities such as dusting mopping etc on a scheduled and consistent basis
• Break/fix: Perform minor fixes as needed such as repairing broken locks filling gaps on walls etc.
• Electronics: Check control panels and electrical wiring on a routine basis to identify potential issues
• Outside Grounds: Ensure garden/yard upkeep by mowing lawn trimming trees/bushes collecting trash etc.
• Help with snow removal when needed
• Conduct routine maintenance tasks that include but are not limited to:
  • Replacing light bulbs
  • Inspecting and troubleshooting equipment and systems (e.g. ventilation)
  • Checking functionality of safety systems (e.g. fire alarm)
  • Collaborating with workers and other professionals during renovations
  • Reporting issues to the Director of Finance HR & Operations and/or a maintenance manager

Custodial

Daily

• Vacuum and/or mop all floors
• Empty all trash receptacles
• Replenish or replace paper towels toilet paper soap air fresheners
• Clean & sanitize all bathrooms urinals toilets & mirrors
• Immediate clean-up of accidents
• Clean door windows and sanitize doors/handles/knobs
• Wipe or sanitize all desks and tables in all classrooms
• Report any issues or ongoing excessive need for cleanings

Weekly

• Dust shelves locker tops and window ledges
• Remove scuff marks on the floors or walls

Semi-Annual (August & December)

• Clean display cases
• Wash & disinfect trash receptacles
• Clean fans screens vents of heating and cooling units

Annual (Summer)

• Window cleaning inside & out
• Detailed cleaning all nooks & crannies
• Paint/repair as needed or directed
• Clean sanitize & repair all desks chairs and bathroom walls
• Remove wax build up along seams of baseboard before waxing
• Wax floors and/or clean carpets

Mechanical Maintenance

• New Equipment: Install appliances and equipment as required and ensure all related documentation (ie manuals warranties service providers etc) is on file at Escuela
• Implement a preventive maintenance program for school buildings and grounds
• Support the upkeep repair and maintenance of the door lock system fire alarm and sprinkler system fire extinguishers and other safety and security systems in place in collaboration with other Escuela staff.
• Support the upkeep repair and maintenance of mechanical systems in the building including but not limited to the boiler heating system the HVAC and cooling systems electrical system internally and externally building-wide plumbing

Safety and Security

• Assure school buildings grounds facilities and equipment are operational and safe
• Inspect school buildings and grounds to assure that proper safety cleaning and sanitation standards are maintained
• Checking functionality of safety systems (e.g. fire alarm)

Large Scale Maintenance projects

• Arrange for necessary repair work by vendors and or maintenance personnel; contact vendors by telephone/email as necessary; inspect and review work performed to assure school standards are met.
• Executing routine and scheduled maintenance to Escuelas equipment and building systems.
• Develop and execute a preventative maintenance process and schedule for Escuelas critical infrastructure (note: the actual work may be performed by 3rd parties in some cases)

Expectations

• Meet schedules and timelines
• Estimate time and materials on a wide variety of activities
• Complete tasks independently with direction from supervisor
• Support the cultural spiritual and academic goals of the school by modeling compassion love and care for the children at all times
• Contribute to an environment of enthusiasm and dedication
• Value the integrity of both Spanish and English as tools for reasoning problem-solving communication and intellect
• Model a respect for cultural and linguistic diversity
• Truly believe that every child without exception can excel
• Working effectively with people from different cultures and valuing the interests of our diverse community
• Patient with staff faculty students and families
• Detail oriented
• Well-organized and punctual
• Strong problem solver
• Loyal and supportive of Escuelas mission vision and values

Compensation

Financial and Benefits

• Competitive pay scale and benefits compensation commensurate with experience.
• Professional development including staff development conferences specialized training and education
• Tuition remittance for teachers children enrolled at Escuela de Guadalupe ($1000 annual tuition)
• Medical and Dental benefits
• Retirement plan 403b (once plan requirements have been met)

Work Environment and Community

• Small staff and tight knit community
• Direct contact with supervisors and families regularly
• Community that respects both English and Spanish and the different levels of proficiency each employee family member or student may have
• Opportunity for adults to enhance our own second language skills within a dual language environment

To apply or for more information please go to and Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Years of experience: 4 years of building maintenance custodial or similar trade
• Specific training or licenses:
  • Colorado Drivers License
• Any combination of education training and experience which demonstrates ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as described including related work experience in one or more of the building trades (Electrical HVAC Plumbing Carpentry)
• Language: Either English or Spanish
• Ability to read technical manuals and drawings
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors staff faculty and students
• Knowledge of methods materials and equipment used in custodial grounds keeping and building maintenance work.
• Knowledge of laws rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
• Follow Health and safety regulations.
• Use Proper lifting techniques.
• Successful completion of CBI & FBI Criminal background check
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds as needed
• Must be able to engage in physical labor about 90% of the time
• Must be able to stand for extended periods
• Be open to a flexible schedule when the schools needs necessitates it
• Open to working in a Catholic Environment and respecting the Catholic faith

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in multiple trades
• Working knowledge of basic computer programs for record keeping writing and printing online searches; competent data entry skills with ability to input information accurately; prepare and maintain detailed records files and reports on an ongoing basis
• Knowledge of cleaning methods products suppliers
• Knowledge of mechanical systems and the ability to fix and service them
• Working knowledge of managing vendors invoices and payments
• Able to build strong networks in and outside the organization