Operations Technician in Cary, North Carolina at Cary Academy

The Operations Technician is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing buildings, furnishings, equipment, and vehicles. Provides event setup and breakdown support for both internal and external campus activities and events. Assists with other campus operations needs as assigned. Supports the Campus Operations Division in ensuring that all campus facilities are maintained in a safe and clean condition at all times; works closely with other members of the CA community to ensure that facilities remain available for school events and activities as needed.

Position Responsibilities:

• Perform cleaning tasks on an ongoing basis to maintain the campus in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition. Such tasks include but are not limited to sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, buffing, washing, polishing, dusting, scrubbing, and/or disinfecting building surfaces, furnishings, and equipment. Empties, transports, and disposes of trash, recycling, and special handling (medical and chemical) items. Stock restroom and other housekeeping supplies as needed.
• Complete internal and external event and activity setup, support and breakdown including furniture relocation and setup, placement of linen, equipment and other event items, and breakdown of events.
• Fulfill other planned and unplanned operations service requests as assigned in an effective and efficient manner with minimal interruption to campus activity. Respond to emergency cleaning situations that may involve blood, other bodily fluids, chemicals, or sharp objects -- such requests may include working additional hours or alternate work schedules.
• Serve as operations support for weekend events and activities on a rotating basis with other members of the Operations Team.
• Prepare, handle, and store cleaning products in a safe, compliant, and orderly manner.
• Operate, maintain, and store cleaning tools and equipment in a safe, compliant, and orderly manner.
• Remedy unsafe, unsanitary, or unclean situations as identified, requesting assistance and support as required. Make recommendations and suggestions to the Operations Supervisor, Director of Campus Operations and/or the Associate Director of Campus Operations to improve the safe, efficient, and effective operations of Cary Academy.
• Assist with the maintenance and operation of school vehicles as needed including transporting students on occasion (both daily transportation routes and field trips), taking vehicles to off-campus maintenance and repair locations, refueling, and interior/exterior cleaning.
• Provide additional operations support as needed within the Campus Operations Division including but not limited to traffic control, office and furniture relocation, inclement weather campus cleanup/recovery, and supplemental security support.

As a Cary Academy employee, you will:

• Engage actively in the school’s diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism work in all aspects of your professional responsibilities and interactions in furtherance of Cary Academy’s commitment to equity and justice.
• Attend and actively participate in all required School professional development activities in areas to include, but not limited to, safety and security; diversity, equity, and inclusion; student learning and support; technology; and school operations.
• Engage authentically in processes of self-reflection and improvement of practice, including full participation in the Professional Growth and Renewal Program.
• Complete all required administrative and operational tasks and comply with all applicable regulatory requirements and School policies and procedures as articulated in handbooks, operating guides and other School policy and procedure communications and documentation in a responsive and timely manner.
• Use designated technology assets and platforms as directed by School policies and procedures to allow for secure, effective, and collaborative school operations. Work collaboratively with the Information Services team to research, implement and evaluate technology resources related to position responsibilities.
• Perform other projects and duties as assigned in support of both divisional and school operations and initiatives.

Educational and Professional Requirements:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience: One year of cleaning, janitorial, facilities or other related experience. Experience in an educational setting preferred.
Equivalency: Directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience may be considered in place of the above requirements.?