General Maintenance Technician

Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in promoting the safety, health, and comfort of students and employees by maintaining school buildings and grounds.
• Maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency in all maintenance and repair projects.
• Perform preventive maintenance, repair, and installation in connection with:
  • a. electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems (working in conjunction with licensed contractors).
  • b. exterior and interior of buildings.
  • c. school grounds.
• Move equipment and materials within and between school buildings.
• Work overtime when emergencies arise in order to prevent disruption of the schools.
• Act as a substitute custodian when necessary.
• Observe campus policies at all times.
• Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas, and techniques.
• Other duties as assigned by the Buildings and Grounds Supervisor or Administrative Staff.
• Maintain school buildings and grounds in top condition to ensure full and productive use of campus facilities.
• Ensure that all activities conform to CSS/campus guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with all members of the school and community.
• React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
• Appropriately operate all equipment and machinery as necessary.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in building and grounds operations.
• Familiarity with computers and software relating to maintenance and inventory.
• Ability to read chemical labels.
• Ability to read material safety data sheets (MSDS).
• Ability to initiate and complete work orders.
• Have a valid driver's license, be able to drive, and qualify under the campus insurance carrier when driving a district vehicle.
• Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
• Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
• Requires stooping, kneeling, crawling, bending, turning, and reaching.
• Requires climbing and balancing.
• Must work indoors and outdoors year-round.
• Must work in noisy and crowded environments.
• Must work in and around dust, fumes, and odors.
• Must be able to work in high places.

This position is a full-time position with a pay rate of $17 to $20 per hour based upon skills and experience.

The Colorado Springs School is an independent day school serving students from Pre Kindergarten through 12th grade.