Maintenance Technician - Alcuin School

Alcuin school is looking for a Maintenance Technician to join our on-site Facilities team and we are looking for someone with lots of initiative, who pays close attention to detailed information and instructions and who loves doing something different every day.

Learn more about this exciting role below:

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY

The Maintenance Technician plays a crucial role in ensuring that the school's facilities, vehicles, and grounds are well-maintained, safe, and functional. This position requires a proactive individual with a wide range of technical skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

JOB SCOPE

This position collaborates with the facilities team to ensure facilities related requests are completed in a timely manner according to department guidelines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Inspects buildings, grounds, and equipment for unsafe or malfunctioning conditions

Ensures compliance with safety regulations and building codes

Performs standard maintenance activities such as power washing buildings and grounds, basic landscaping, plumbing, painting, drywall repairs, etc.

Performs basic repairs on equipment and coordinates more complex repairs with assigned vendors

Responds promptly to maintenance emergencies

Maintains an inventory of maintenance supplies and tools, and reorder as necessary

Stays updated with best practices in facility and grounds maintenance

Completes maintenance duties as assigned via authorized email requests and updates completion status

Collects and removes trash and recycling and ensures facilities are clean and ready for events

Sets up all on campus school events, such as table/chair placement, special lighting, power sources, and other equipment

Handles shipping and receiving daily, stocks supplies in all areas, including supply closets, workrooms, printer stations, laundry rooms, etc. as needed, keeping areas organized and neat

Assists in procuring supplies through approved vendors and process

Schedules regular vehicle inspections and services

Ensure vehicles meet safety standards and are equipped with necessary safety equipment

Maintains school vehicles by cleaning interior and exterior, changing oil, checking tire condition, and running safety checks prior to use

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

Make runs to pick up supplies, parts and tools as needed

Assists with carpool monitoring as needed

Attend department meetings and assigned events

Performs any other tasks assigned by the Head of School, Associate Head of School for Finance & Operations, or Director of Purchasing and Facilities

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Required:

Ability to provide documents verifying authorization to work in the U.S.

Must pass Criminal Background Checks and Drug Testing

Ability to adapt to quickly changing priorities and coordinate work assignments equitably within the Facilities team

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

5+ years in facilities maintenance work or equivalent experience

Valid Driver’s license

Basic computer skills—ability to use email

Must be able to read, write and speak English and communicate effectively

Ability to communicate in an appropriate manner with coworkers, students, and other members of the school community

Preferred:

Bilingual English/Spanish

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position does not supervise anyone

EQUIPMENT USED

Facilities maintenance, repair and gardening power/hand tools

Computer and cell phone

Printers

Golf cart

Walkie Talkies

JOB CONDITIONS

Readily available during after-hours events and to work overtime as required

Frequently lift up to 50 lbs. of supplies or equipment

Crawl under or around furniture, fixtures and other confined spaces to perform maintenance and repairs

Climb ladders and reach to perform tasks

Work outside in hot or cold conditions and various weather conditions for extended periods of time

Ability to sit, stand, stoop, reach, and lift for extended periods on daily basis

BENEFITS

Full time faculty and staff at School are provided with the following benefits, which are subject to change without notice:

High deductible Health Plan (HDHP)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Alight

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Voluntary Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Basic Life/AD&D Plan

Long Term Disability (LTD) Plan

403b Plan

Long Term Care (LTC) Plan

Aflac

Legal Shield

PAY RANGE

Pay is based on experience and is competitive with Independent Schools in the Dallas, Texas, area.

WORK SCHEDULE

Schedule: Generally, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm. There will be some evening or weekend work.

ABOUT ALCUIN SCHOOL

Alcuin School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including color, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees, and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

QUALIFIED CANDIDATES CAN SUBMIT A COVER PAGE AND RESUME TO

HR@alcuinschool.org