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

SPECIFIC 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.
Landscape: ability to perform light landscaping work, trimming, groundskeeping

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