Lead Facilities Technician

Job Description

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Wonderful College Prep Academy is a charter network in California's Central Valley committed to providing a world-class education for all students. The Academy's mission is to graduate students prepared to earn a college degree and to put them on a promising career path for life. We believe this begins with a nurturing, engaging, community-centered school environment where students develop a strong and well-rounded academic foundation. Ultimately, this will prepare generations of leaders in the Central Valley who are critical thinkers and life-long learners.

The Academy's first school opened in Delano in 2009, serving students from across the Central Valley in grades 6-12. In 2016, we moved to our new, state-of-the-art college prep campus in Delano, and in the Fall of 2017, added an elementary school in Delano and opened a second charter school in Lost Hills. In Delano, we serve over 1,800 students in grades TK-12, while in Lost Hills, we serve over 400 students in grades TK-12.

We seek thoughtful, inclusive, skilled communicators and creative problem solvers who value continuous learning and who are excited to serve our students and families. Now is the time to join a team making enduring change within the Central Valley of California and beyond!

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Job Description

The Lead Facilities Technician, under the supervision and direction of the Assistant Facilities & Operations Manager, is responsible for a wide range of facilities services tasks, including but not limited to, non-technical maintenance of plumbing, electrical, heating, ventilating, and/or air conditioning facilities and equipment, at a level not requiring formal licensure. May be required to perform tasks of other unlicensed trades, such as a light equipment operator, carpenter, painter, landscaper, and/or locksmith. The efforts of Facilities Technician 2 ensure that WCPA is operationally compliant and efficient in all aspects described. Additionally, this individual is responsible for ensuring that this happens in such a way that it enables the rest of the school to focus almost exclusively on student achievement and culture.

Essential Job Functions:

• In partnership with the Assistant Facilities & Operations Manager, performs ongoing preventative maintenance and repair work on facility mechanical, electrical, and other installed systems
• Assist licensed technicians with maintenance of all HVAC systems and associated equipment, electrical equipment, plumbing systems, building management systems, and building repairs
• Ensure the efficient and prompt handling of all department work orders and requests.
• Controls and maintains inventories for assigned tools, supplies, and materials. Assists in implementing departmental policies and procedures.
• Conducting consistent inspections and ensuring the upkeep and maintenance of all areas of campus
• Review and understand equipment and methods of operation, fire/life safety, and other systems
• May assist in maintaining water treatment and storage system
• May perform general maintenance, custodial, landscaping, and trash removal tasks
• May repair kitchen equipment
• Comply with all safety procedures and requirements.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies, promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices
• Maintain compliance with City, County, and State ordinances and codes
• Support any after-hours building needs and activities as required
• Attend training sessions and seminars
• Other assigned tasks as requested

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and Certifications
• 4 years of related experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Incident IQ
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Maintain detailed and accurate reports such as inventory, purchase records, etc.
• Establish and maintain a good working relationship with WCPA personnel, contractors, and other partners.
• Possession of a valid California driver’s license
• Electrical, Heating, Ventilation, Airconditioning, Circulation (HVAC) certification and or experience

Skills, Knowledge:

• Must be team-oriented
• Self-motivation and flexibility in job assignments
• Blend of technical and interpersonal skills, and continuous learning through training.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., and to lift overhead and push/pull, and move lighter objects.
• The ability to be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat.
• Physical requirements: Hearing and speaking to exchange information, and communicate over hand-held radios; seeing to read, prepare, and understand cleaning labels/directions; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate maintenance equipment; kneeling, bending at the waist, and reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, to retrieve and store supplies; lifting objects; ability to go to sites apart from primary office to conduct business.

Pay: $26.00/hour.

Additional Information

Compensation:

• Wonderful College Prep Academy offers highly competitive compensation, commensurate with experience.
• Full-time staff benefits include medical coverage, dental, vision, and life insurance at no cost to the employee. We also offer an optional 403b, with company match, as a supplement to STRS retirement pension. In addition, employees have free access to the Wonderful Wellness Center and gym.

Quality of Life in the Central Valley:

Framed by the Sierra Nevada to the east and the Coast Ranges to the west, California's Central Valley is one of the world's most productive agricultural regions and the base of The Wonderful Company's agricultural operations. This vast area enjoys a moderate climate and offers residents a high quality of life, low cost of living, and a host of diverse cultural and recreational activities. From wine tasting and hiking to rafting, fishing, skiing, and surfing -- all within a two-hour drive -- the family-friendly Central Valley has much to offer.

Wonderful College Prep Academy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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