What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facility Maintenance position at Renaissance Academy Charter School?
Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Facilities Maintenance Technician to join our team. This role is essential in ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of our facilities. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in mechanical and electrical systems, demonstrating the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently. A commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and quality is crucial.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in commercial HVAC systems
- Hold a valid EPA 608 Certification
Duties
- Perform routine maintenance tasks on various building systems, including electrical, plumbing, and HVAC.
- Fabricate and repair components as needed to ensure operational efficiency.
- Supervise and coordinate maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Utilize mechanical knowledge to troubleshoot equipment failures and implement effective solutions.
- Operate and maintain logic controllers for automated systems within the facility.
- Conduct residential painting and other aesthetic improvements as required.
- Use tools such as an ohmmeter for electrical testing and diagnostics.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and inventory of supplies.
Experience
- Proven experience in facilities maintenance or a related field.
- Strong electrical skills, with the ability to read schematics and perform repairs.
- Leadership experience in supervising maintenance staff or projects is preferred.
- Proficient in English for effective communication within the team and documentation purposes.
- Familiarity with mechanical systems, including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical installations.
- Ability to work independently while also being a collaborative team player.
- Door and window maintenance
Skilled Maintenance Duties:
- Electrical
- Installation and troubleshooting of electrical circuits
- Experience with 120/208/277/480 volt systems, both single and three phase
- Low voltage electrical and controls
- Access control
- PA systems
- Transformers
- Automated lighting control systems
- Interior and exterior lighting
- Building automation and control systems
- Fire, burglar, and life safety systems
- Emergency generators
- Plumbing
- General plumbing experience
- Toilet, urinal and sink repairs
- Sewage pump system
- Drinking and bottle filling stations
- Filtration systems
- Eye wash and safety showers
- Gas high efficiency water heater
- Sump pumps and controls
- HVAC
- Niagra N4 building automation
- Water source heat pumps
- Water source rooftop heat pumps
- Gas high efficiency boilers.
- Pumps up to 100 HP
- Variable frequency drives
- Cooling tower operation and maintenance
- Kitchen refrigeration systems
- Ice makers
- Low and medium pressure natural gas systems
- Preventative maintenance on all HVAC systems
- Piping repairs up to 12” diameter
Applicants must be able to meet the following physical requirements:
- Bending, kneeling, and lying down
- Lifting up to 80 pounds
- Climbing ladders and using lifts up to 40’
- Standing/walking up to 8 hours
- Hot and cold environments within reason
- Assembly of various items
- Locker repairs
- Drywall and paint
- Carpet and VCT repairs/replacement
- Acoustical ceiling tiles
- Lawn care and general exterior upkeep
Join us in maintaining a safe, functional, and welcoming environment for all!
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- commercial HVAC systems: 3 years (Preferred)
- Maintenance: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
- EPA 608 Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Phoenixville, PA 19460 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Phoenixville, PA 19460: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person