Job:  Facility Maintenance (High School)

FLSA: NonExempt

QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma 

REPORTS TO: Principal and Facilities Director

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Hourly, Year-Round

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY:

The Odyssey Preparatory Academy - Family of Schools, is an established west-valley K-12 charter school. We are a college prep, IB World School, whose focus is holistic teaching to a student body. The Odyssey Preparatory Academy aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring scholars who work to create a better and more peaceful community through intercultural awareness, understanding, and respect. Our scholars will grow as part of a challenging environment that facilitates creativity and fun. Our scholars will be empowered to use their unique talents to become active, compassionate, and lifelong learners. Our culture is described as having a safe learning style that feels like family. 

Job Summary:

• Work alongside the school's maintenance, grounds and cleaning staff. 
• Coordinate contractors and vendors supplying construction, maintenance, grounds and cleaning services as needed
• Inspect school facilities for the purpose of ensuring that the facilities are suitable for safe operations, and maintained in an attractive and clean condition.
• Perform various repairs and maintenance.
• Use equipment and supplies as they are related to the operation of the school.
• Accept delivery of maintenance, grounds and cleaning materials.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance tasks.
• Coordinate appropriate facilities set-up, arrangement and technical equipment for a variety of activities (special events, guest speakers, pep rallies, athletic events).
• Track and communicate status of project requests to requestors and other interested parties to ensure timely feedback and accountability. 

• Basic knowledge of building codes and construction and architecture terminology.
• Working knowledge and familiarity with computer systems and software programs such as Microsoft word, Excel, and e-mail is helpful.
• Hands-on knowledge and experience in the safe operation of a variety of tools, machinery, and power equipment used in performing essential functions.
• Effective communicator in English both orally and in writing, including the ability to interact/communicate with all types of members of the community including teachers, administrators, trustees, parents and students.
• Ability to adapt behavior to function effectively in a school environment, including those specific to the traditions of the school.
• Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks, to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents, invoices, forms, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to walk, stand, maintain balance, climb ladders, lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs, bend, stoop, and reach above shoulder level.
• Ability to withstand indoor and outdoor environmental conditions including dirt, dust, pollen odors, sun, wetness, rain, fumes, temperatures, noise, or machinery vibrations.
• Must be willing to respond to responsibilities which may arise outside of normal business hours due to campus facilities emergencies.