Operations Maintenance Technician: (full-time) at Mt. Paran Christian School, Inc. – Kennesaw, Georgia

Title: Operations Maintenance Technician

Reports To: Director of Operations

Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

Qualifications: High School dipoma required, Trade School or College degree preferred. Two (2) years of experience in maintenance position preferred; excellent verbal communication skills; impeccable organization and management skills. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

Job Description: This full time position is responsible for the overall maintenance, security and daily operations of the physical plant and grounds of MPCS, which include 7 buildings.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to continuously stand or walk.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to bend, squat, climb stairs and lift frequently.

Responsibilities:

• Perform a variety of facility and equipment repair and maintenance activities within areas of trade expertise (e.g., electrical, heating/air conditioning, carpentry, plumbing, heating, roof and rain gutters, concrete, drywall, stucco, painting) for the purpose of ensuring that facilities and equipment are maintained in a safe and effective working order.
• Plans and coordinates with outside contracting firms for the purpose of completing work orders/projects efficiently.
• Perform a variety of tasks that require the ability to inspect, repair, fabricate, install, service and maintain building facilities and building equipment.
• Perform a variety of carpentry duties, including but not limited to, new construction, remodel, fabrication and repairs/replacement of doors, walls, signs, desks, counters, shelves and tables.o Perform window glazing and screen repairs.
• Perform a variety of interior masonry duties including installation of ceramic tile, grout and patch repairs.
• Perform new installation and repairs of various floor coverings, including but not limited to, VCT, carpet tiles and cove base.o Perform a variety of plumbing repairs/maintenance, including but not limited to, restroom commode and sink fixtures, drinking fountains, snaking drain lines and rerouting of plumbing.
• Perform annual checks of all backflow prevention assembly devices within all buildings.o Perform maintenance of sewage pumps and measurements of sewage sludge.
• Perform a broad spectrum of hardware repairs and installations.
• Train and assist in the locksmith duties, including maintaining and installing door closers, kick plates, hinges, locks and cylinders. Repairs, rekeys and replaces locks as needed for security.
• Refinish and make repairs to furniture, tables and chairs.
• Follow specific operations and maintenance guidelines for site specific equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches and diagrams.o Deliver materials, equipment and supplies to facilities.
• Move furniture, equipment and materials within and between facilities.
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools.
• Operate a variety of vehicles, including pick-up truck, scissor lift.
• Safely work from ladders, scaffolding and riggings.
• Keep tools and equipment in good operating condition.
• Prepare daily reports on work completed and materials used.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Set up and take down facility seating arrangements for various on campus functions.
• Ability to perform work indoors and outdoors.
• Considerable physical effort of hands and arms required; the employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects with considerable weight.
• May be required to return to work when major problems are encountered on and off-shifts.
• Coordinate all maintenance and facility utilization requests to ensure maximum utilization of facilities.
• Ensure that facilities are in compliance with OSHA Code of Federal Regulations.o Coordinate with contractors to ensure grounds and facilities are maintained at the highest standards.
• Scheduling, assisting, with monthly fire, bomb, tornado and safety drills.
• Assisting with compliance of all fire codes while accompanying fire marshal and insurance inspectors during inspections to ensure compliance with governing directive, correcting violations and preparing responses.
• Assist with safety inspections that are required by school insurance company concerning athletic program, after school program, playground equipment and facilities.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.o Compliance with the MPCS Employee Handbook.
• Model Christian behavior at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.