School Maintenance Specialist
Austin, TX - USA
Job Summary
BASIS is seeking candidates for a School Maintenance Specialist for an immediate start!
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At BASIS we believe that an exceptional learning environment starts with a safe welcoming and seamless campus experience. Our faculty and staff thrive in a high-energy collaborative and deeply supportive academic community dedicated to student success.
As our School Maintenance Specialist you are the backbone of our campus operations - ensuring our buildings run safely smoothly and efficiently so our teachers can teach and our students can excel.
The Opportunity
If you take pride in hands-on problem-solving enjoy leading campus safety initiatives and excel at juggling vendor management with real-time site needs this role is for you.
Working closely with the Head of Operations youll take full ownership of campus upkeep vendor coordination and emergency preparedness. No two days are the same and your work directly impacts hundreds of students and educators every day.
Key Responsibilities
Building Maintenance & Hands-On Repairs
- Perform timely repairs and preventative maintenance across plumbing electrical HVAC and general physical plant systems.
- Promptly address and fulfill daily staff requests for custodial support room setup furniture moves and HVAC adjustments.
- Regularly inspect facilities and grounds to proactively identify and fix maintenance issues maintaining a clean debris-free campus.
Vendor Management & Operational Support
- Serve as the primary liaison for key third-party contractors (custodial services large HVAC repairs landscaping pest control and service agreements).
- Maintain clear organized logs and files for all work orders vendor proposals safety records and maintenance contracts.
- Collaborate on special projects and support campus events with equipment staging and logistical setup.
Safety & Emergency Preparedness
- Serve as Campus Safety Manager overseeing daily traffic flow carline efficiency and emergency response procedures.
- Maintain audit and execute the schools Emergency Preparedness Program to ensure compliance and peace of mind for staff and parents.
Qualifications & Skills
Minimum Requirements
- Experience: 2 years of hands-on building maintenance or facilities coordination experience.
- Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent (Bachelors degree is a plus!).
- Clearance: Must possess or be able to obtain valid fingerprint clearance and pass state background checks.
Physical & Technical Capabilities
- Ability to stand walk and work inside/outside the facility for extended periods in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to lift carry and maneuver equipment weighing between 2550 lbs.
Key Strengths We Look For
- Decisive Problem-Solver: Able to assess high-priority maintenance or safety issues on the fly and take decisive action.
- Organized Project Handler: Proven track record of managing competing priorities tracking work orders and hitting deadlines.
- Strong Communicator: Outstanding interpersonal skills to interact professionally with staff vendors administrative leaders and parents.
- Adaptable & Self-Driven: Thrives in a dynamic environment works comfortably independently and adapts procedures as needs evolve.
Why Join the BASIS Ed Team
- Impactful Work: Be an essential part of a top-performing academic community where your contributions are visible every day.
- Supportive Culture: Join a passionate high-energy team that values collaboration and mutual respect.
- Professional Growth: Gain broad experience in campus operations vendor relations safety management and facilities management.
Benefits and Salary:
- Salary for this position is competitive and dependent on education and experience
- BASIS Ed offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to:
- Employer paid medical and dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- PTO
- Ability to add dependents
- 401k with partial match that grows over time
- Employee Assistance Program
- Childcare Savings Opportunity (KinderCare tuition discount)
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act and applicable state law BASIS* does not discriminate on the basis of any actual or perceived classification protected by law in any of its business activities including its educational programs and activities which comply fully with the requirements of state and federal law and Title IX. Inquiries regarding BASIS nondiscrimination policies should be directed to
*As used in this policy the term BASIS refers to: BASIS Educational Group LLC; BASIS Charter Schools Inc.; BDC A Public Charter School Inc.; BBR Schools Inc.; BASIS Texas Charter Schools Inc. and all affiliated entities.
Required Experience:
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