Lead Facilities Technician

The Lead Facilities Technician is responsible for ensuring that the campus environment operates efficiently and effectively to support an optimal learning and working experience. This position oversees the operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities, equipment, and tools while helping to maintain a safe, functional, and well-maintained campus. The incumbent may also provide guidance, training, and support to maintenance staff.

This position requires occasional work on the evenings and weekends.

• Manage the workflow and work order system for repairs and preventative maintenance, ensuring quality and timeliness.
• Perform quality control checks and safety inspections.
• Maintain and troubleshoot building automation systems (BAS).
• Conduct training for technicians on proper maintenance and troubleshooting techniques.
• Supervise and perform repairs and installation to all mechanical equipment on campus including HVAC and industrial kitchen equipment.
• Maintain relevant data and statistics for Operations.
• Support school event coordination.
• Other duties as assigned.

Successful candidates are energetic, high performers, committed to the school’s mission, who impress us with their drive, joy, initiative, and ability to work productively under multiple deadlines, where unanticipated external and internal events can shift priorities. Candidates must also possess:

• Experience with HVAC systems and building automation logic (BAS)
• Working knowledge of NFPA, Building Codes and standards
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn systems and software (Microsoft suite, CMMS software, etc.)
• Experience with new technologies and cutting-edge methods in facilities management.

• Current Texas Electrician License
• Supervisory experience
• Experience in a PreK – 12 environments, preferably in independent schools is a plus

• Leadership/Integrity – Effectively communicates the School’s shared purpose; builds trust among colleagues; is accountable; lives up to commitments.
• Team Player/Commitment to Cause – Understands the big picture and manages areas of responsibility in a manner consistent with Duchesne’s agenda.
• Interpersonal Skills – Relates to employees, faculty, and other staff members in a cooperative manner that helps others achieve their best.
• Productivity/Organizing/Planning – Meets deadlines, demonstrates effective use of time, and handles multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Willingness to Acknowledge Areas for Growth – Understands need for growth and is receptive to constructive feedback.

• Successful completion of criminal offender record information and sexual offender registry information checks
• Completion of Safe Environment Training
• Current CPR certification
• EPA Universal CFC Certification

Sitting for extended periods while working at a computer, reviewing reports, and attending meetings. Ability to stand and/or walk throughout the campus facilities to manage activities, employees, and contractors. Frequent use of computers, phones, radio, and other office equipment. Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and during presentations or meetings. Occasional lifting of office materials, files, or heavy office furniture and/or equipment (e.g., fireproof file cabinets) which could weigh 100 pounds or more.

Ability to appropriately respond to emergency situations.

All faculty and staff members at Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart are expected and required to do the following:

• Overtly support and act in accordance with the Goals and Criteria of the Society of the Sacred Heart; this expectation includes attendance at and…