Facilities Maintenance Technician

Company Description

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing, public charter schools providing an outstanding K-12 education in historically under-resourced communities. We have proudly built schools that reflect our student population, with more than 60% of our teachers and staff across our network identifying as a person of color. Uncommon currently manages 53 schools serving more than 20,000 students in five cities: Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark and Rochester. We are proud that Uncommon graduates persist in and graduate from college at five times the rate of their peers nationally. We achieve this by offering strong academic, co-curricular, and social-emotional learning that prepares students for success in college and beyond.

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