Facilities Technician at KIPP

Dallas, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Facilities Maintenance, HVAC Systems, Electrical Systems, Plumbing Systems, Carpentry, Grounds Maintenance, Work Order Management, Communication Skills, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Team Collaboration, Pest Control, Lawn Care, Basic Computer Skills, Bilingual Skills, Reliable Transportation

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

Company Description About KIPP Texas Public Schools KIPP Texas Public Schools is a network of 54 public charter, open-enrollment, pre-k-12 schools educating nearly 32,000 students across Austin, Dallas-Ft. Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. Together with families and communities, our mission is to 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 fair world. Founded in Houston in 1994 and operating as KIPP Texas since 2018, we are looking to hire a diverse team of dynamic, collaborative, and dedicated individuals with an unyielding belief that every child will succeed. KIPP Texas is a team and family with an unwavering commitment to creating classrooms, offices, and communities rooted in collaboration, academic success and joy. KIPP Public Schools is a national network of public charter schools that prepares students with the skills and confidence to create the future they want for themselves, their communities, and us all. We are a network of 278 schools, nearly 15,000 educators, and 123,000 students and alumni. Job Description The Opportunity The Maintenance Technician is part of the Facilities Department, and is responsible for performing repairs, preventative maintenance, and improvement projects at one or more assigned facilities. The Maintenance Technician will work on various systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and grounds maintenance. The Maintenance Technician will work under the direction of an experienced Sr. Maintenance Technician and/or Campus Facilities Manager, and will have opportunities for on-the-job training and formal professional development. As a key member of the statewide Facilities team, the Facilities Technician will report to the Sr. Facilities Technician. This role furthers the mission of KIPP by providing a clean and safe learning environment for students and faculty. Key Responsibilities ● Responsible for maintaining the campus buildings and grounds ● Manage and maintain all building systems: Burglar and fire alarms, elevators, HVAC, irrigation systems, and all other systems. ● Responsibilities include basic painting, pest control, lawn care, plumbing and basic electrical repairs. ● Execute work orders to high standards of quality and timeliness. ● Communicate with school staff and departments to coordinate completion of work orders and setup for campus events. ● On call response during and after operating hours. ● Perform regular inspections and do whatever it takes to resolve potential problems before they escalate. ● Attend meetings, professional development meetings and training session Qualifications Skills and Qualifications ● 1-3 years of facilities or maintenance related experience. ● Knowledge of building systems and the maintenance and repair thereof. ● Expertise in or technical knowledge of HVAC, electrical and/or plumbing systems is highly preferred. ● Skill in maintaining positive relations with others. ● Meticulous attention to detail with an ability to produce high quality work in a dynamic environment. ● Verbal communication and interpersonal skills required to work with a broad group of stakeholders with different interests and needs. ● Basic computer skills required; experience in Microsoft Outlook and/or facilities work order software preferred. ● English fluency is required; Spanish is a plus . ● Reliable transportation required (may be required to drive to different facilities or to pick up supplies during the workday). ● Flexibility in work schedule. Additional Information KIPP provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. 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.

Responsibilities

The Facilities Technician is responsible for performing repairs, preventative maintenance, and improvement projects at assigned facilities. This role includes managing building systems and ensuring a clean and safe learning environment for students and faculty.