Preventative Maintenance & Projects Coordinator

Job Summary:
The Preventative Maintenance and Projects Coordinator reports to the Director of Buildings and Grounds and manages assigned special projects and develops and implements all preventative and program maintenance tasks for the school and residences. This includes, but is not limited to: maintenance and repairs of electrical; plumbing; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC); carpentry; painting; fire-life safety and other building and grounds systems.

Duties/Responsibilities:
Manages preventive and program maintenance for the assigned campus(es) and special projects as assigned.
Proactively evaluates building systems, facilities and grounds to determine maintenance or repairs that need to be performed.
Manages online work order management system for preventative and program maintenance related to school buildings, grounds and school residences.
Manages assigned special projects.
Coordinates work with outside contractors when necessary.
Communicates with occupants of residences to schedule work.
Manages key control system, including key requests and door locks.
Collaborates with and assists team members when necessary (i.e. events set-up and break-down).
Ensures maintenance and repair work is completed safely, effectively, and in a timely manner.
Maintains records of equipment performance and preventative maintenance.
Orders and maintains inventory of necessary maintenance supplies and equipment.
Supports and backfills divisional campus supervisors and personnel when necessary
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Knowledge of building systems such as plumbing, electrical, and HVAC.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong organizational and program management skills.
Ability to plan maintenance schedules for building systems.
Demonstrated ability to take initiative and be a self-starter.
Strong communication skills (oral and written) and ability to communicate effectively with individuals at varying levels.
Proficient with computers or related software as needed to complete reports, logs, and inventory.
Must be able to work occasional nights and weekends.
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
At least five years of related experience required.
Driver’s license.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to stand and walk extensive campus properties for prolonged periods of time when necessary.
Must be physically able to climb ladders, bend, or crouch / crawl into spaces when necessary.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time.

Overview

St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School is an affirming and collegial community committed to our mission to “pursue goodness as well as knowledge and to honor the unique value of each of our members as a child of God in a caring community.” SSSAS is an age 3 to Grade 12 Episcopal day school located on three campuses six miles from Washington, D.C., in beautiful and historic Alexandria, Va. We believe that educating the whole child by tending to their individual academic, social/emotional, cultural, and physical needs, prepares them to be knowledgeable, kind, and empathetic citizens in a complex world. Combining a rigorous academic program with outstanding opportunities in the arts, athletics, and service learning for our students, SSSAS is a community that values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and we seek candidates who share these same values.

Our culture promotes lifelong learning, and employees have a wealth of opportunities available to them to continue expanding their knowledge of both their disciplines and in their field of education. Cultural competency workshops for all faculty and staff, regular, small-group DEIB exploration/workshops, support for graduate studies, summer study grants, and conferences (e.g., People of Color Conference, the National Association of Independent School Annual Conference, and CASE-NAIS) are just a few of the ways in which we support and encourage our Saints faculty and staff to continue to develop and learn in their field and as part of our community.

READY TO JOIN OUR COMMUNITY?

We understand your time is valuable, and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this teaching job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

Interested applicants should apply through the SSSAS website at https://www.sssas.org/about-us/employment

For more information about St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School, we invite you to visit our website at www.sssas.org

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