Facilities Technician

Position Summary

Performs routine and extensive preventative maintenance and repair procedures of buildings, mechanical equipment and utility systems.

Physical Demand

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch; or crawl; and talk; or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception.

Job Description

• Performs minor and major repair of all buildings and equipment. (Major repairs are performed under the supervision of licensed maintenance workers.)
•  Performs preventive maintenance procedures on building mechanical equipment on a scheduled basis; inspects belts, checks fluid levels, replaces filters, greases bearings, seals, etc.; repairs or replaces broken parts.
•  Cleans and inspects boiler; treats water with proper chemicals.
•  Calibrates and repairs pneumatic systems.
• Replaces broken windows; repairs doors, door locks and closets; installs window blinds.
• Completes daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment maintenance procedures and maintains records of scheduled maintenance procedures

Job Description Continued

• May operate a computer which controls and monitors mechanical equipment and utility systems.
• Repairs electrical equipment and control circuits; replaces faulty electrical switches; repairs refrigeration equipment.
• May install computer cable.
•  Responds to emergency maintenance requests as required.
• Assists with the renovation/remodeling of buildings; repairs plaster and drywall; paints building structures.
• Maintains records of scheduled maintenance procedures. Respond to Emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns
• Other duties may be assigned

Other Conditions

• Each individual must ensure that they meet their statutory responsibilities and Company policies with regard to Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities and other relevant legislation
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils
• Willingness to undertake appropriate child protection training when required
• At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people are able to thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender or culture.
• All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both Country of residence/birth and any Country of residence within the last 10 years.

Job Responsibilities

Qualifications

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Minimum 1 year working in facilities or construction
• Good skills in use of hand and power tools
• General facilities knowledge to include but not limited to ADA, OSHA, LEED, APPA standards
• Experience or combination of education with MEP, Life Safety, Carpentry and Painting functions in facilities
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and emails.
• Ability to communicate verbally in english.