Facilities Associate

Facilities Associate

Maintain school buildings and systems, keep shared spaces clean and sanitary, and serve as a first responder to building emergencies using two-way radio.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Perform routine maintenance such as repairing non-structural damage, windows, doors and walls.
• Repair broken or leaking plumbing to prevent water damage and restore use of fixtures.
• Address damaged electrical wiring when a short or wiring issue occurs.
• Maintain building HVAC equipment to keep climate control working properly.
• Assist with preventive maintenance to reduce the risk of future problems.
• Paint rooms when paint has faded or chipped.
• Repair safety hazards to prevent injuries.
• Maintain the lunchroom between lunch periods: wipe down and sanitize tables, sweep and empty garbage.
• Sanitize high-touch surfaces such as door handles and railings.
• Respond to building emergencies (leaks, power loss, alarms, injuries, evacuations) and relay information by two-way radio and phone.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Specific Requirements:

• 1 – 2 years of similar facilities/maintenance experience
• Plumbing, electrical and HVAC knowledge a plus.
• Must be able to understand and communicate in spoken English sufficiently to perform the following job-related tasks: communicate by two-way radio and in person during emergencies, give brief safety directions to students and staff, and discuss directions, work assignments, and safety concerns with school and campus leadership and facilities supervisors. Must recognize basic safety warnings on labels.
• Must be flexible and willing to fill in at other Windward locations if needed