Facilities Technician - (Immediate)

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain all building systems: Burglar and fire alarms, elevators, HVAC, irrigation systems, and all other systems.
• Responsible for the campus buildings and grounds, including basic carpentry repairs, touch-up paint, pest control, lawn care, plumbing and basic electrical repairs.
• Execute work orders to high standards of quality and timeliness.
• Communicate with other school staff and departments to coordinate completion of work orders and setup for campus events.
• On call response during and after operating hours.
• Assist with the planning of and lead the execution of the Preventive Maintenance schedule for all building systems.
• Cookordinate with campus and custodial staff to prepare the building for special events.
• Perform regular inspections and do whatever it takes to resolve potential problems before they escalate.
• Manages Facilities Technicians at assigned facilities, including hiring and firing
• Serves as the escalation point for issues that cannot be addressed by Facilities Technicians.
• Responsible for management of facilities maintenance budget and a company credit card for assigned facilities.
• Manages all maintenance contractors and service providers.
• Attend, meetings professional development meetings and training session “Continuous Learning”

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ facilities maintenance related experience preferred.
• Expertise in, or technical knowledge of, HVAC, electrical and/or plumbing systems is required.
• Knowledge of building systems and the maintenance and repair thereof.
• Licensure or certification in a trade is highly preferred.
• Skill in maintaining positive relations with others.
• Ability to manage complex projects or multiple small projects simultaneously.
• Meticulous attention to detail with an ability to produce high quality work in a dynamic environment.
• Vocal communication and interpersonal skills required to work with a broad group of stakeholders with different interests and needs.
• Basic computer skills required; Experience in Microsoft Outlook and/or facilities work order software management software preferred.
• English fluency is required; Spanish is a plus. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Reliable transportation required (may be required to drive to different facilities or to pick up supplies during the workday).
• Flexibility in work schedule.

Additional Information

The starting salary for this position is $50,000 and placement in the salary range is commensurate upon experience and internal equity.
As a full time KIPP Texas employee you are eligible to participate in all KIPP Texas’ benefit plans. KIPP Texas offers a robust variety of benefits choices with competitive rates, including medical, dental, and vision options, as well as life insurance and disability plans.
KIPP provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.