Maintenance Technician
Baton Rouge, LA
Full Time
Experienced
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 policies
- 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.
- Landscape: ability to perform light landscaping work, trimming, groundskeeping
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