Facilities Support Specialist (Part-time)
hace 4 días
Raleigh
Status: Part-time (hourly), Non-exempt (25 hours per week) Classification: 12-month Administrator Location: In-person at Carolina Preparatory Academy (Carolina Prep) Not eligible to work from home. Supervisor : Director of Facilities Work Schedule: Primary shift is M-F 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Additional hours may be required based on operational needs, including support during school events, inclement weather, or facilities emergencies. Position Summary Carolina Preparatory Academy seeks a Facilities Support Specialist to join the Facilities team as soon as possible. This role is ideal for a hands-on generalist who enjoys variety in their work - no two days are the same. From routine maintenance and repairs, to helping with event setup and vendor coordination, you'll help ensure our campuses are safe, functional, and welcoming for students, staff, and visitors. Overview Established in 1974, The Montessori School of Raleigh (MSR) & Carolina Preparatory Academy (Carolina Prep) is a vibrant and exceptional independent Montessori and International Baccalaureate (IB) World School institution in the Triangle area serving 400+ students aged 15 months through 18 years. The school is committed to the intellectual, ethical, and personal development of our students. Our Montessori programs for Toddler - Upper Elementary students (15 months - grade 6) are located on a beautifully-designed campus situated on 10 acres in North Raleigh, comprising five buildings in a child-centered, village-like setting surrounded by wetlands and protected forest. Our International Baccalaureate Middle Years and Diploma programmes for middle and high school students (grades 6 - 12) are housed on an expansive 40-acre wooded campus in the Brier Creek neighborhood of Durham. Driven by our core values of "Respect," "Integrity," "Community," and "Love of Learning," MSR and Carolina Prep welcome prospective employees of all backgrounds. We are committed to attracting and retaining the highest quality faculty and staff through a comprehensive compensation plan, including competitive salary and an expansive benefits package. MSR and Carolina Prep are accredited by AMS and Cognia, and authorized by the IBO. Competencies • Is committed to the mission and core values of MSR/Carolina Prep which include "Respect, Integrity, Community and Love of Learning", • Respects, supports and prioritizes practices that ensure a safe campus environment for all members of the community, • Working knowledge in building trades and facility systems including fire and life safety, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, etc., • Ability to safely operate hand/power tools, ladders, and other equipment, including working at heights when required, • Is detail-oriented, works efficiently and can manage multiple tasks at the same time, • Basic proficiency in MacOS and Google applications. Familiarity with CMMS a plus., • Collaborates with the Facilities team to complete all work tickets, maintenance/repair, installation, and janitorial requests in a timely manner. Communicates with appropriate faculty/staff on work status and closes tickets upon completion., • Supports the execution of preventative maintenance and plant renewal/replacement, • Proactively ensures facilities and grounds are maintained in a manner which provides a clean and safe environment. This includes, but is not limited to:, • Cleaning and janitorial duties, • General carpentry and replacing/repairing building finishes such as ceiling tile, drywall/paint, carpet tiles, LVT, etc., • Repair/replacement of door and window hardware/locks, • Furniture repair, assembly, and installation, • Grounds - routine upkeep of outdoor areas, blowing walkways and parking lots, picking up debris, maintaining outdoor furniture and structures (e.g. sealing decks), light landscaping tasks, and supporting seasonal needs (e.g. ice melt, storm cleanup, etc...), • Plumbing - minor leaks, clogged toilets/drains, touchless sensors, faucet aerators, etc., • Electrical - resetting breakers, replacing outlets, switches, bulbs, ballasts, fuses, etc., • HVAC - troubleshooting, thermostat scheduling/adjustment, changing filters, etc., • Fire and life safety systems - troubleshooting, operating fire alarm systems, etc., • Assists the Facilities team with improvement projects, equipment testing, supply inventory and other support projects/duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities, • Event support including furniture setup/teardown and janitorial/maintenance requests, • Monitors two-way radio at all times and responds to all transmissions applicable to areas of responsibility including supplies, repairs/maintenance, emergencies, clean-ups, deliveries, etc., • Receives deliveries and distributes packages, • Accompanies and provides access for vendors and service personnel, • Serves as school representative on-site for after-hour school functions as needed, • Serves as backup bus driver for daily routes, field trips, and events. Ability to obtain CDL., • Security support including staffing the security desk/doors as needed, monitoring cameras/building perimeter, and greeting and signing in guests, • Maintains professionalism and customer service orientation in all interactions with faculty/staff, parents, vendors, etc., • Must be able to work flexible hours based on school needs, • Willingness-to-help attitude and an eye for detail and organization, • Possesses outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills, with a professional and empathetic approach, • Develops and maintains positive relationships with students, colleagues, parents and other members of the MSR/Carolina Prep community, • Strives for continuous improvement and solicits feedback to improve service, • Demonstrates flexibility with a "can-do" attitude, • Ability to work independently and collaborate with diverse teams, • Maintains confidentiality The Facilities Support Specialist can expect to: • Work in a fast-paced environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, a varied and diverse clientele, and with a high expectation of accountability, • Work in both a traditional climate-controlled office environment and outdoors with potential exposure to inclement weather and unpredictable crisis situations, • Climb stairs and ladders, and work at heights when needed, • Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs, with heavier weight necessary at times, • Stand for prolonged periods of time, • Regularly use close and distance vision To apply The pay range for this position is $21-$24 per hour, alongside a select part-time benefits package. Please see the Facilities Support Specialist webpage to apply. No phone calls please. About Raleigh-Durham The Raleigh-Durham area is consistently ranked among the top places to live with strong job growth and a high quality of life. Top universities, a rich diversity of arts and cultural offerings, excellent health care, and lower than average housing costs, draw people in from all over the nation. Our mild climate and proximity to both beaches and mountains makes the Raleigh-Durham area an ideal place to live.