General Maintenance Technician (IMMEDIATE HIRE)
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General Maintenance Technician (IMMEDIATE HIRE)

KIPP Public Schools

Location: Saint Louis,MO, USA

Date: 2024-12-23T08:37:39Z

Job Description:

Company Description

As a general maintenance technician, you play a big role in keeping our schools safe with a nurturing environment that exhibits pride for our students. Your role will include a wide variety of general building maintenance functions such as: carpentry, painting electrical, plumbing, flooring, fencing and minor building repairs. You will perform numerous other assignments as specified by management.

Who we are:

KIPP St. Louis is a part of a national network of free, open-enrollment, public charter schools offering a choice to families and children in St. Louis city. As the largest charter school system in the city, we are driven and committed to our mission, vision, and equity statement.

Mission: Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose-college, career, and beyond-so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

Vision: Every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities.

Equity Statement: KIPP St. Louis is committed to becoming an anti-racist and anti-sexist organization by confronting inequities, barriers, and oppressive policies and systems.

KIPP St. Louis currently educates over 2,000 students and at full growth, we will educate nearly 3,600 students and hundreds of alumni. Today, our St. Louis network consists of two middle schools, three elementary schools, and a high school.

Job Description

Full time, Non-exempt

On the day-to-day basis, you can look forward to the following:

Work Performed

* Cleans, inspects, and maintains building systems.

* Performs preventative maintenance to all building systems.

* Works off ladders, scaffolds, lifts, etc.

* Completes work in accordance with all building codes.

* Understands proper use of hand and power tools.

* Maintains a safe working environment.

* Performs routine paperwork as required.

* Works independently and with a minimum amount of guidance.

* Knows and uses all safety related procedures.

* Assists in the installation of technology/phone systems.

* Has 24-hour availability for emergency services.

* Performs miscellaneous grounds duties.

* Assemble and install a wide variety of apparatus/equipment.

* Works weekends as needed.

* Assists with set-up for facility requests.

* Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested by management.

Help Build a Positive School and Classroom culture

* Embody and maintain school's values, policies, and culture

* Develop positive relationships with students, families, teachers, and staff

Demonstrate a Growth Mindset

* Pursue challenging professional goals each year

* Give and receive positive and constructive feedback with your colleagues

* Participate in school-wide and individual professional development

School-Based Staff staff must have the ability to...

* Operate a computer and office equipment on a daily basis

* Occasional moderate lifting, pushing and pulling

* Maintain emotional control under stress

* Interpret policy, procedures and data

* Communicate effectively (verbal and written)

* This job posting/description may not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

What you bring to the table:

* High School Diploma or equivalent

* Technical School Training (Highly desirable)

* HVAC and/or electrician experience

* Requires the use of common sense understanding of instructions in written, oral, or diagrammatic form

* Ability to handle problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations

* Advanced use of shop math; and reading, writing

When a specific assignment has additional or different Essential Function requirements, the differences will be discussed at the time of assignment.

* (Attendance) - Daily attendance is required to support the KIPP's educational program.

* (Mobility) - Requires independent travel to work sites.

* (Reading) - Reads instructions in the use and maintenance of tools and equipment; identifies material by label and written or computer listings.

* (Dexterity) - Transports materials between District locations; performs repairs to equipment, fixtures, and buildings; retrieves materials from storage areas; moves materials and equipment into and out of storage; operates motor vehicles to complete job tasks.

* (Writing) - Records written reports of maintenance activities.

* (Communicating) - Provides instruction to District employee; discusses repair procedures with mechanics; communicates with employees, citizens, suppliers, etc.

* (Sight) - Visually troubleshoots and repairs system, structural and equipment components.

Physical Demands (Strength)

* Exerts up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or

* Exerts up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or

* Exerts up to 25 pounds to a negligible amount of force constantly.

Additional Information

What we bring to the table:

We are a fast paced, energetic team and family with passionate people who are leading a movement and to cultivate the their best working environment we provide the following:

* $0 deductible healthcare plan option, including medical, vision and dental.

* Employer Paid Short Term Disability

* $50,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee

* Retirement plan through PSRSSL with a 14% match and an optional 403b as a supplement to our pension program

* Employee Recognition: When we succeed together, we celebrate together with our annual gala award ceremony, christmas party, and more!

* Public Service student loan forgiveness program qualified employer

* Longevity Bonuses: 2, 5, and 10 year financial rewards

* Generous time off:

* Paid leave for illness, personal days, bereavement, jury duty, and military-related leave

* Paid parental leave for new families

* Holidays, as well as a one week Thanksgiving break, a two-week winter break, a week-long spring break

* Wellness days and Fabulous Fridays (leave at 1:30 on Friday once a month)

* On-going professional development opportunities

If you are interested in working at KIPP St. Louis, please visit our website to find out how to apply!

www.kippstl.org/apply

Check out our KIPP St. Louis video to learn more about KIPP St. Louis Public Schools!

KIPP St. Louis is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all our students, families, teachers, staff and community members. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

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