Facilities Tech - (Immediate) | Kipp Sunnyside High School

Company Description

About KIPP Texas Public Schools

KIPP Texas Public Schools is a network of 57 public charter, open-enrollment, pre-k-12 schools educating nearly 34,000 students across Austin, Dallas-Ft. Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. Together with families and communities, our mission is to create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose - college, career, and beyond - so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

Founded in Houston in 1994, and operating as KIPP Texas since 2018, our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in our classrooms, in our offices, and in the communities we serve is unwavering. We are looking to hire a diverse team of dynamic, collaborative, and dedicated individuals with an unyielding belief that every child will succeed. Join our Team and Family and champion equity, chase excellence, persist with purpose, bring joy, and help us rise together.

KIPP Public Schools is a national network of public charter schools that prepares students with the skills and confidence to create the future they want for themselves, their communities, and us all. We are a network of 280 schools, nearly 15,000 educators, and 175,000 students and alumni.

You can see all our job opportunities at https://kipptexas.org/join-our-team/.

Job Description

The Opportunity

The Campus Facilities Services 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 Campus Facilities Services Technician will work on various systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and grounds maintenance. The Campus Facilities Services Technician will work under the direction of an experienced Sr. Campus Facilities Technician and/or Campus Facilities Services Manager, and will have opportunities for on-the-job training and formal professional development. As a key member of the statewide Facilities team, the Campus Facilities Services Technician will report to the Sr. Campus Facilities Services Technician. This role furthers the mission of KIPP by providing a functioning, 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, fire systems and all other systems

• Responsibilities include basic carpentry repairs, drywall/painting, pest control, lawn care, plumbing and basic electrical repairs

• Performs HVAC, electrical, plumbing and preventative maintenance that include analysis, troubleshooting, and 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 staff meetings, professional development meetings and training sessions "Continuous Learning"

• Perform all tasks, and assignments as directed

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 facilities work order software preferred

• English fluency is required; Spanish is a plus

• Reliable transportation required with a valid drivers license (may be required to drive to different facilities or to pick up supplies during the workday)

• Flexibility in work schedule

Compensation and Benefits

Salary is based on years of experience, degree of education, and level of expertise.

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.