Maintenance Lead

Description

The Maintenance Lead supports and advances the mission of FCS by ensuring facilities are maintained in a state of cleanliness conducive for student instruction and as a testimony of our stewardship before the Lord; overseeing the work of the maintenance staff members; working closely with the custodial team; supporting building principals; and reports directly to the Operations Director.

 Responsibilities of the Maintenance Lead

• Keeps Administrators informed of facilities activities which will affect their program
• Repairs facility deficiencies as identified by work requests from Principals, Teachers, and other staff members, including problems with, but not limited to, restrooms, lighting, kitchens, grounds, gym, and classrooms, floors and halls
• Ensures campus is in compliance with state and local codes
• Schedules and prioritizes maintenance and set-up work consistent with routine and special school activities, functions, and summer
• Checks regularly with each principal, the Superintendent and Athletic Ministries Director as to facility needs and makes sure operations are going well
• Requests purchase of materials and supplies needed by maintenance personnel, authorized by Operations Director
• Supervises Summer student workers, as needed
• Maintains all tools and equipment are in working order
• Performs any other work assigned by the Operations Director or other Administrator according to established practices, procedures, techniques, and standards in a safe manner and with minimal supervision
• Responsible for 24-hour emergency maintenance and keyholder duties (as assigned) and is available for work at all school events scheduled on non-school days (as assigned) by the Operations Director; adjustment of hours and/or weekend work may be required and/or occasional overtime
• Schedules and assists with completion of preventative maintenance program; inspect buildings, electrical systems, grounds, and equipment to ensure safe, well-maintained conditions, identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair
• Performs minor troubleshooting and electrical repairs; replace light bulbs, ballasts and fuses
• Identifies and performs basic service and repair on plumbing fixtures; open clogged lines and drains
• Maintains inventory of tools, supplies, and equipment; recommend tools, supplies, and equipment for purchase and keep tools organized
• Performs a variety of locksmith duties; install, repair, and replace locks on doors
• Inspects, services, and maintains operational functionality of doors and windows
• Installs or replaces plugs, switches, outlets
• Assists with moving, loading, unloading, and storing supplies, furniture and equipment
• Wears proper protective equipment while performing job duties (i.e., goggles, helmet, back brace, knee pads) in accordance with OSHA guidelines
• Ability to learn and use computers for data entry and/or handle, use, or repair hand-held power equipment, tools, and/or light machinery; assist with HVAC, irrigation and lighting controls via web-based control systems
• Makes sure that equipment is properly maintained
• Assists with snow/ice removal or tree removal as result of inclement weather
• Provide personal accessibility for inquiries and questions from school staff, supervisors, etc. and quick response to alarms; immediate response is preferred (and needed for alarms), response required within 60 minutes

Requirements

The Maintenance Lead should have the following qualifications:

• Committed Christian with a close personal walk with the Lord, maintained through personal routines (such as prayer and reading the Bible) and in the school setting (through regular participation in Prayer and Share devotional times and other spiritual development)
• Possesses Christian character qualities to serve as a role model for young people and readiness to share faith in Christ with students as part of our school’s mission
• Regular in attendance at an evangelical, Protestant church
• Commitment to a biblical lifestyle, not promoting or engaging in premarital, extramarital, transgender, or homosexual behavior
• If married, a solid commitment based on Mark 10:9 and positive marital relationship
• Strong commitment to Christian education 
• Maintains a valid driver’s license and ability to drive a variety of school vehicles
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and talk or hear. Occasionally required to sit. Frequently must squat, stoop, or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward. Daily uses hand strength to grasp tools, supplies and equipment. Occasion