Charter School Maintenance Worker

CHARTER SCHOOL BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORKERPhiladelphia, PAFull-timeComprehensive benefits package at no additional cost to the employeeSCHOOL DESCRIPTIONWest Philadelphia Achievement Charter Elementary School an inner-city Arts and Technology K-5 Elementary School seeking strong leadership from a dedicated person who is data-driven and is passionate about closing the achievement gaps found in many urban school settings while also creating a loving environment where students, families, and staff feel comfortable and at home. We are a family-oriented environment with family and community involvement being an integral part of our mission to enrich the lives of our students.JOB SUMMARYThis position is responsible for daily facility service operations for a charter school.JOB RESPONSIBLITIESPerforming inventory on repair suppliesKeeping repair tools and supplies clean and organizedSetting up repair appointments with mechanics or electricians when neededEnsuring all safety systems are functioning properly, including smoke and carbon monoxide detectorsConducting routine maintenance on equipment and building systemsCompleting safety checks on systems and equipmentPerforming general maintenance tasks for the building or buildings, such as window washing, drywall repair, plastering, carpentry, flooring repair, painting and moreDetecting, identifying and repairing building issues, like basic problems with the building's electrical, plumbing and HVAC systemsResponding to and completing building requests.JOB REQUIREMENTS· Two years minimum of maintenance experience· Completed GED/high school diploma· Basic knowledge of boilers and heating systems· Must be able to obtain or currently have all background clearances (Federal, PA State, & Child Abuse).PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS· Ability to stand, stoop, reach and bend; mobility of arms to reach, dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate large and small objects· Ability to lift, push and/or pull objects, which may approximate 50 pounds· Ability to work with, and in the proximity of, equipment with moving mechanical parts· May required to work around loud noise