Maintenance Technician
9 days ago
Baton Rouge
Job Description The Maintenance Technician shall work in conjunction with the maintenance department which is responsible for the day-to-day care of the 14 acres of buildings, equipment, and property of St. Joseph’s Academy, an all-girls Catholic high school of 1150 students. This person will have a strong practical knowledge of building, electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems and will interact with other SJA personnel as well as vendors, engineers, and contractors. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Meet with Maintenance Supervisor to address issues, maintenance needs, and service requirements conducts regular system checks and executes procedures to maintain certifications for the department, • Maintain necessary records, • Conduct school maintenance inspections and provide feedback to Maintenance Supervisor, • Perform daily, weekly, and monthly checks, • Maintain and repair mechanical equipment and buildings (tasks include plumbing, painting, flooring repair, electrical repair, gate and HVAC maintenance), • Escort and monitors work performed by subcontractors / vendors, • Maintain grounds and landscape, • Assist with setups and takedowns, • Performs other duties as assigned, • Participate in staff and safety meetings, retreats or other events as required GENERAL REQUIREMENTS • Five (5) years of experience in facility maintenance and repairs, • Strong computer skills including email, facility software, and Internet research, • Ability to understand and follow instructions of supervisor, • Good oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, • Good organizational skills; ability to meet project deadlines, • Ability to interpret blueprints, detailed drawings, field sketches and technical manuals, • Ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve, • Ability to work well under pressure, • Flexibility to work when needed and to collaborate with other departments as needed, • Willingness to gain training beneficial to role as Maintenance Tech, • Ability to lift and move 40 pounds, • Positive attitude, integrity, and collaboration skills, • Ability to work safely in accordance with SJA, OSHA, and other applicable policiesSPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS, • Electrical: ability to rewire a light fixture from T8 to LED, change ballasts and lamps, including emergency ballasts, etc., • HVAC: ability to change filters, motors, belts; adjust belts and pulleys, grease motors, change couplings on pumps, operate computerized controls/t-stats, etc., • Plumbing: ability to change vacuum breakers, diaphragms on flush valves, faucet washers; repair leaks on flush valves; unstop sinks and toilets; operate a snake, etc., • Carpentry: ability to repair desks, cabinets, chalkboards, chairs; hang items on walls with proper hardware, etc., • Painting: ability to properly clean, prime, cut in, roll; knowledge of oil, latex, proper brushes, etc. Powered by JazzHR 3bj7Bf97zs