Position Goal:

To maintain and enhance the facilities and grounds at a level that reflects positively on Traders Point Christian Schools and further the mission of the school.

Qualifications:

Educational and Experience Requirements:

Candidates must be professing and maturing Christians enthusiastically supporting the School’s statement of faith and mission statements. As well as,

• One to two years of related work experience is required. Previous work experience in an educational setting is preferred. Related experience could entail construction, mechanical services, or facilities work.
• Communication skills (oral and written) and confidence in conveying information to all types of members of the community, including teachers, administrators, trustees, parents, and students.
• Commitment to the institution’s needs and readiness to respond as reasonable and necessary.
• The ideal candidate will excel at developing collaborative relationships with all constituencies.

Qualifying Characteristics:

• The Facilities Coordinator has a clear biblical testimony of salvation with an authentic and mature personal relationship with Jesus Christ in both their professional and personal life with a calling and commitment to Christian education.
• The ideal Facilities Coordinator must have the desire to work closely and nurture a positive relationship with students, teachers, parents, staff, school administrators, and community members. This position requires you to be inward and outward-facing.
• The Facilities Coordinator must demonstrate respect for all staff, students, and community members.
• The ability to exercise good judgment, set a good example, and comply with school standards is a must as well as the ability to deal with and address sensitive and confidential issues in a tactful and professional manner.
• The ability to work independently as well as on a team.
• In addition, the position requires the ability to organize and prioritize work, resolve problems, follow through, and manage multiple priorities to ensure that goals are met in a timely manner.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Conducts regular inspections of the Early Childhood, Lower School, and Upper School buildings to identify and address maintenance needs promptly.
• Responds to facility work orders originating from building users, using established processes and develops new processes as appropriate
• Schedules and performs regular preventive maintenance on all building systems, including MEP, roofs, finishes, and other equipment.
• Helps manage 3rd party contractors and the fulfillment of their contract obligations.
• Assists in overseeing contracted cleaning services.
• Assists with organizing, scheduling, and supervising all repairs and construction projects, with sensitivity to TPCS seasonality and operational needs.
• Collaborates with program and staff leadership to understand special needs and maintain quality of support to the mission (e.g., academic leaders, food services, athletics, transportation, and security).
• Completes set-up and tear-down for the Early Childhood on Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
• Collaborates with colleagues
• Provides facility support to campus events (e.g. setups and teardowns).
• Assists with student transportation duties (drop-off starts at 7:40 am, driving the bus, etc.).
• Responds quickly to emergency situations (kid sickness, snow removal, meeting with vendors, etc.) in a timely manner.
• Ensures the facilities are clean throughout the school day.
• Maintains inventory of tools and supplies for custodial, maintenance, and emergency preparedness.
• Performs a wide variety of skilled maintenance duties related to the schools.
• Creates and updates standard operating procedures.
• Other duties as assigned

CDL License /willingness to obtain a license

Must provide a certified driving history/record upon acceptance of offer.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently lift equipment and materials weighing 50 pounds or more.
• Crawl, climb ladders, twist, turn, and reach in completing a variety of job duties.
• Work outside in hot or cold conditions for extended periods of time.
• Work in a wide variety of environments as found in all areas of the TPCS.

Exempt Status : Exempt, salaried

Work Schedule: 12 month