Job Description

The Opportunity

The Maintenance Technician is part of the Facilities Department and is responsible for performing repairs, preventative maintenance, and improvement projects at one or more assigned facilities. The Maintenance Technician will work on various systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and grounds maintenance. The Maintenance Technician will work under the direction of an experienced Sr. Maintenance Technician and/or Campus Facilities Manager, and will have opportunities for on-the-job training and formal professional development. As a key member of the statewide Facilities team, the Facilities Technician will report to the Sr. Facilities Technician. This role furthers the mission of KIPP by providing a clean and safe learning environment for students and faculty.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining the campus buildings and grounds
• Manage and maintain all building systems: Burglar and fire alarms, elevators, HVAC, irrigation systems, and all other systems.
• Responsibilities include basic painting, pest control, lawn care, plumbing and basic electrical repairs.
• Execute work orders to high standards of quality and timeliness.
• Communicate with school staff and departments to coordinate completion of work orders and setup for campus events.
• On call response during and after operating hours.
• Perform regular inspections and do whatever it takes to resolve potential problems before they escalate.
• Attend meetings, professional development meetings and training session “Continuous Learning”

Qualifications

Skills and Qualifications

• 1-3 years of facilities or maintenance related experience.
• Knowledge of building systems and the maintenance and repair thereof.
• Expertise in or technical knowledge of HVAC, electrical and/or plumbing systems highly preferred.
• Skill in maintaining positive relations with others.
• Meticulous attention to detail with an ability to produce high quality work in a dynamic environment.
• Verbal 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 preferred.
• English fluency is required; Spanish is a plus.
• Reliable transportation required (may be required to drive to different facilities or to pick up supplies during the workday).
• Flexibility in work schedule.

Required Education and/or Experience:

• High School or GED

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
• Considerable time is spent at a desk using a computer/laptop
• Attending conferences or training sessions

Work Environment:

• Working around students and administrative staff

Travel Requirements:

• Ability to travel to various locations, travel time approximately rarely

Additional Information

Compensation and Benefits:

The starting salary for this position is $40k 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, life insurance, and disability plans.

** KIPP provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.**