Facilities Support na Holyoke Public Schools

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JOB DESCRIPTION

The Facilities/Maintenance Specialist is responsible for providing the Facilities Department services of a Facilities Support and also having the skills of a craftsman.  This position provides a wide variety of opportunities in maintaining and delivering service to schools and their facilities and will be asked to perform in both aspects of the department.   

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

Operations

Expected to assist with all aspects of support at schools and the central supply warehouse including, but not limited to:

Assists the Maintenance Department in various jobs that include  Carpentry, Painting, Minor Plumbing, Sheetrock Installation, Window and Door Repairs, and the following duties listed below:

• Landscaping and grounds care
• Painting
• Custodial Duties at the warehouse
• Repair of buildings and facilities, including in some cases assisting with the craftsman work where applicable
• Moving furniture, materials, or any other items
• Special projects as assigned by the Facilities Director or Designee
• Custodial and general maintenance duties
• Managing upkeep of facilities tickets in the Help Desk
• Fill in for custodians when needed
• Fill in for mail and delivery service when needed
• Balance multiple projects and deadlines at once across all schools
• All other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager and/or his/her designee

Communication

• Collaborates with internal and external personnel with discretion, professionalism, and tact on special requests
• Will adhere to the Holyoke Public Schools customer service standards
• Regularly respond to email and phone in a timely fashion

JOB REQUIREMENTS:                      

• Excellent rapport with all levels of management, established communication skills,
• Will be required to work a flexible schedule throughout the year in order to complete jobs that may require work to be done while students are not present
• Must have the physical ability to carry out the primary functions of the job
• Knowledge of facilities and custodial maintenance
• The ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Experience managing projects with multiple deadlines and across departments