Facility Operations Associate

Position Summary

The Facilities Operation Associate will perform needed tasks and work with facilities and grounds maintenance assisting in promoting the safety, health, and comfort of students and employees in school buildings and grounds. This position supports maintaining the campus and grounds to ensure top condition.

• Assist in maintaining school buildings and grounds in top condition.
• Assist in promoting the safety, health, and comfort of students and employees in school buildings and grounds.
• Maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency in all maintenance and repair projects.
• Knowledge of and perform preventative maintenance and small repairs in connection with Electrical, plumbing, drywall, exterior and interior of buildings and school grounds.
• Move equipment and materials within buildings and around the campus grounds.
• Assist with events to include set up and break down as needed, may require some night or weekend work.
• Other duties as assigned by the manager / director.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to initiate and complete work orders via computer ticket system.
• Must be able to pass a SLED background check, negative TB test, and have work authorization documents.
• Experience in facility maintenance, grounds or related preferred.
• Experience in electrical, plumbing, drywall, painting or general construction preferred.
• Ability to walk, bend, stoop, reach, climb, and stand for extended periods of time. Position requires heavy lifting at times: equipment, furniture, books etc.
• Ability to work in hot or cold temperatures.
• Team player with positive attitude.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 lbs. occasionally lift and/or move up to 75-100

• Willingness and availability to work a flexible schedule.
• Requires prolonged sitting or standing, physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials, stooping, kneeling, crawling, bending, turning, and reaching, climbing and balancing.
• Must work indoors and outdoors year-round.
• Must work in noisy and crowded environments.
• May work around dust, fumes, and odors.
• Must be able to drive a mechanical vehicle and be able to operate mechanical equipment.
• Must be able to work in high places.
• Will spend substantial time standing, walking, sitting, speaking, and listening.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75-100

The incumbent in this position may operate any/all the following equipment:

• Asset Essentials Work Order Software
• Computer, printer, and related office equipment
• Common hand tools and those tools related to repairs needed to perform this position.
• Microsoft Office, Excel Office, Internet Explorer, Chrome, and Google / Docs or similar

• Background screenings and SLED check required.
• Valid South Carolina driver's license, proof of auto insurance coverage if requested, daily access to a personal vehicle.
• Ability to work a flex schedule as needed and may be modified based on the needs of the business.
• Familiarity with an education environment is helpful but not required.
• Professional demeanor and appearance are a must.
• Student and employee information is confidential, and you are required to always maintain that confidentiality.

• Competitive Pay - based on experience and certifications. CTE Bonus available.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits and PEBA benefits
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off

Reasonable accommodation may be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. However, this position will require physical activity required to perform the essential functions of this position.

Bridges Preparatory School is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Entry level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Primary and Secondary Education