Christian School - South Campus Maintenance Position at Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Inc – Tucson, Arizona

SUMMARY

This individual is responsible for maintaining a safe, functional, and beautiful South Campus. The ideal candidate will have skills in basic construction, plumbing, and electrical systems. The ideal candidate will also be familiar with operating a range of power tools and vehicles, including Gators, tractors, skid steers, and forklifts. Knowledge of landscaping and irrigation systems is preferred. Preferred attributes include physical stamina, dexterity, reliability, patience, a strong desire to serve within a covenantal Christian community, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. This is a full time, 12 month position eligible for benefits. Normal assigned work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

BENEFITS

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Personal/Sick time off
• Vacation time off
• 401(k) Employer paid
• Tuition Discount

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs painting of interior and exterior building surfaces.
• Responsible for miscellaneous building/classroom repairs.
• Mows, trims, edges, and fertilizes grassy athletic fields and common areas.
• Trims trees and shrubbery.
• Ensures the campus is free of debris and remains presentable to our community and visitors at all times.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs irrigation systems.
• Daily inspects outdoor areas and corrects or reports safety hazards.
• Observes safe work practices.
• Safely operates and maintains a wide variety of hand and power tools.
• Safely operates and maintains a wide variety of job related vehicles.
• Supervises Maintenance Personnel (full time, part time, volunteers).
• Assumes responsibility for opening the campus grounds and facilities
• Demonstrates good fiscal responsibility in the management of the budget.
• Coordinates with outside vendors and contractors.
• Coaches and instructs subordinates in processes and tasks.
• Coordinates repairs to facilities and mechanical systems.
• Perform, or cause to be performed, maintenance of all motorized maintenance equipment. (mowers, tractors, golf carts, turf vehicles, paint sprayers, etc).
• Sets up and tears down needed facilities and furnishings for campus events.
• Orders supplies pertaining to the job function.
• Readily performs other maintenance-related duties as assigned by the Director of Operations or Head of Schools.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered, a candidate must possess a valid Arizona Driver’s License, reliable transportation, and must pass a background investigation. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a school environment consisting of K-5th grade students, and collaborating with other school employees and departments.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will also be familiar with operating a range of power tools and vehicles, including Gators, tractors, skid steer, and forklifts. Knowledge of landscaping and irrigation systems is preferred. Preferred attributes include physical stamina, dexterity, reliability, patience, a strong desire to serve within a covenantal Christian community, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

SPECIFIC SKILLS DESIRED

• Fluent in both English and Spanish

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Physically fit, able to walk and stand for several hours
• Lift in excess of 50 pounds
• Perform in a variety of environmental situations. (heat, wind, cold, rain, etc.)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Frequent outside duties in Southern Arizona weather