Maintenance Associate
About the role
The Maintenance Associate will perform operations maintenance, preventative maintenance, repairs, tests, and inspections of the facility's buildings and equipment. Responsible for maintenance of the grounds and exterior areas of the school and equipment at the direction of the Maintenance Manager and/or Maintenance Assistant Supervisor. The Maintenance Associate will embody St. Andrew’s Schools’ core values and professional behaviors, working as a team player, hands-on, and proactive to achieve goals effectively.
Responsibilities
- Perform general maintenance and repair tasks in a variety of areas as assigned by the Supervisor of Maintenance and in accordance with all applicable codes and regulations.
- Ensure that the work site and conditions are safe, implementing safe practices in areas such as HI-OSHA, Shop Tool Safety, Fall Protections, PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), Confined Space, and Electrical Safety.
- Perform assignments to ensure all schools can safely open and function, including working cooperatively with custodial employees during emergency operations.
- Work collaboratively and report to the Maintenance Assistant in the absence of the Maintenance Supervisor.
- Use the School Dude maintenance system to track and approve completed work orders, except in emergency situations.
- Follow campus emergency procedures for school fire and lockdown drills.
- Refill supplies in the office, restrooms, and other areas of the facility.
- Take inventory of supplies and inform supervisor when supplies need to be ordered.
- Inform supervisor of any repairs or safety issues that need to be addressed.
- Pick up supplies and deliver items that need to be repaired.
- Interact positively with students, parents, faculty, and staff.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Ability to understand and practice preventive and predictive maintenance techniques.
- Proficient in the use of standard hand tools such as wrenches, hammers, bearing pullers, etc.
- Proficient in the use of simple power tools such as drills, grinders, cut-off saws, impact wrenches, etc.
- Must be able to work in an environment exposed to elements such as UV and heat.
- Ability to organize, multi-task, and prioritize work.
- Ability to adapt effectively to changing plans and priorities.
- Ability to work independently with little supervision and as part of a team.
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to problem-solve.
- Excellent customer service orientation.
- Experience tracking maintenance requests through maintenance software such as School Dude.
- Ability to enter time worked and paid time off requests into human resources payroll software, Time and Attendance.
- Reliable and dependable.
- Must be available to work nights and weekends, as necessary.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Pay
Wage: $17.00–$21.00 per hour, varying depending on experience and expertise.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits.
- 403(b) retirement plan.
- Flexible spending account.
- Employee assistance program.
- Group life insurance.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Parking or bus/Biki pass.
- Paid holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
- Statutory benefits.
About St. Andrew’s Schools
For more than 150 years, St. Andrew’s Schools has developed tomorrow’s courageous and compassionate leaders. Established in 1867 by Queen Emma Kaleleonālani, St. Andrew’s Priory is the oldest girls’ school in Hawaiʻi. The school has grown to include The Prep, a K-6 boys’ school, and Queen Emma Preschool for boys and girls ages two to five. Our personalized educational program allows students to uncover their unique strengths, passions, and interests through discovery, practice, creation, and self-reflection. Our emphasis on social, emotional, spiritual, and cognitive learning cultivates healthy habits of mind, body, and spirit.