Facilities Technician - Full Time, 12 Months

Description:

The Facilities Technician performs maintenance and support services for the buildings and grounds of Southwest Christian School, as directed by the Facilities Supervisor. We are actively seeking to fill this role prior to the start of the 2026-2027 school year.

Essential Functions

• Abides by the policies and guidelines contained in the SCS Employee Handbook
• Performs basic building and grounds maintenance tasks to help maintain safe and efficient operations
• Keeps logs of maintenance work as directed by the Supervisor using a work order management system
• Sets up furniture/equipment for events that take place at the School
• Actively participates in activities that help build a faith community on the campus
• May be required to respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis

Personal & Spiritual Characteristics

• Is deeply committed to a consistent daily walk with our Savior, Jesus Christ through prayer, devotional study, and church membership
• Demonstrates the spiritual maturity, academic ability, and personal leadership qualities to support the educational environment that “trains up a child in the way he should go” (Proverbs 22:6)
• Possesses the ability to work gracefully with parents, students, and other school staff to develop a unified and successful educational program
• Demonstrates the ability to accept and carry out responsibilities and make competent, professional decisions
• Eagerly participates in professional development activities and the evaluation process, with a desire to grow professionally, spiritually, and personally
• Maintains a professional personal appearance that is a Christian role model of cleanliness, modesty, good taste, and is in accordance with school policy

Requirements:

Educational & Experience Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license
• A minimum of two years prior related experience is preferred
• Ability to operate a variety of tools and power equipment
• Demonstrates a solid understanding of tools and terminology of the building trades, including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems
• Excellent verbal communication skills; including being able to maintain a calm demeanor in the event of an emergency
• Team player with a great attitude
• Able to manage time effectively, occasionally with competing demands for attention

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to climb/crouch/crawl/maintain balance on a ladder; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. Additionally, the employee will have exposure to a variety of cleaning chemicals. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms above shoulder level. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. Temperatures will vary according to the season and specific work site as work may be performed inside or outside. Work hours require some level of flexibility, including evening and weekend as needs arise. On-call time may be required.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required as an active participant in the mission of Southwest Christian School. Additional duties are regularly performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.