Facilities Maintenance Technician, Newark

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Job description

Job Description

The Facilities Maintenance Technician (FMT) reports to the onsite Facilities Manager (FM) and serves a critical role ensuring that our schools' mechanical systems and building envelopes function properly and are in good repair. The FMT should have a broad base of technical knowledge, encompassing HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems, and an ability to think critically and troubleshoot technical problems. The FMT will perform preventive and routine maintenance as well as day to day repairs on plumbing, boiler, HVAC, pumps, and electrical systems, as well as perform carpentry and other repairs in order to maintain our facilities as clean, attractive, and healthy environments for learning and work.

The FMT will serve numerous school facilities in the region, and will be expected to be onsite five days a week, from 6am to 3pm, and available at all times in emergencies. The FMT needs to be physically able to complete all assignments, including lifting materials and equipment, moving heavy items, stretching to reach difficult to access areas, climbing ladders, and the like.

Duties & Responsibilities

Conduct regular inspections of building systems including electrical, plumbing, HVAC

Diagnose mechanical and electrical malfunctions and make recommendations for repair

Perform plumbing repairs including but not limited to replacing flush-o-meters, metering cartridges, water fountain filters, sink faucets, and the like

Undertake minor electrical repairs, including low-voltage PA, LAN cabling, change light fixtures, switches, outlets, and ballasts

Repair and install doors, door closers, and locks

Prepare and paint walls and woodwork; perform other types of refinishing

Build, repair, and install counters, cabinets, benches, partitions, floors, doors, and trim

Conduct spot repairs of VCT flooring and rubber treads

Perform regularly scheduled maintenance on building systems

Provide estimates of materials required

Establish and maintain effective relationships with school personnel and vendors

Identify situations that require escalation or elevation to supervisor or manager for guidance or to request additional support

Perform general maintenance and repair tasks as needed, under direction of on-site facilities manager

Ensure that work sites and conditions are safe

Perform assignments to ensure all schools can safely open and function

Respond to emergency situations and perform vital repairs or act as a point person during a facility emergency regardless of the day or hour

Work collaboratively with other school employees during emergency operations

Consistently use the work order system, ensuring that all work performed onsite is documented correctly and updated in a timely manner; ensure work orders are completed and detailed accurately

Track, document, and maintain all PM inspections and reports for each site

Maintain an adequate supply of parts used for repairs, and request needed supplies through the established procedures

Be available to oversee snow removal vendors

Ensure safe-keeping of company property, and report immediately to managers any damage or vandalism to facilities or theft of equipment

Display a cooperative and pleasant demeanor, particularly when in the presence of staff, students, and community visitors

Protect confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties

Serve as a role model for students and staff by demonstrating a positive attitudes appropriate attire and grooming, and a dedicated work ethic

Participate in in-service and workshop programs and meetings as required

Display ethical and professional behavior in working with students, parents, school personnel, and outside agencies associated with the school

Adhere to federal statutes and regulations, New Jersey school law, State Board of Education rules and regulations, Uncommon Schools policies and procedures, and contractual obligations

Perform any duties and responsibilities that are within the scope of employment as assigned by managers and not otherwise prohibited by law or regulation

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