The Rashi School, Dedham, MA

Accredited by AISNE

Job Title: Facilities Technician

Type of Position: Full-time, salary commensurate with experience and education                  

Reports To: Director of Facilities

Ideal Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:15 am to 3:15 pm, occasional overtime on weekends and evenings depending on building occupancy, special projects, and inclement weather.                         

Summary:

The role of the Facilities Technician is to provide students, faculty, staff and visitors with a safe, attractive, comfortable, and clean facility in which to learn, play, and develop.  Reporting to the Director of Facilities, the Facilities Technician performs a variety of tasks related to the care and maintenance of the School building and grounds including; cleaning, repairing, maintaining, identifying issues, collaborating with contractors, and communicating with the Director of Facilities.

Duties and Responsibilities include: 

• Clean and sanitize areas of the school as assigned (i.e., classrooms, halls, offices, rest rooms, cafeteria, kitchen, gymnasium, etc.).
• Sweep, vacuum, scrub, mop, wax, polish and buff floors, wash windows, clean white boards and walls, paint, replace light bulbs, perform minor repairs, etc. 
• Sweep walks and entrances, pick up debris on the grounds, clean drains, gutters, and roof.
• Perform routine grounds keeping duties such as grass cutting, tree and shrub trimming. 
• Respond to special requests for maintenance as assigned.
• Set up, take down, and move furniture, shelving and partitions as assigned.
• Identify, report and rectify safety hazards.
• Lock doors and windows, turn out lights, and secure building as assigned.
• Monitor exit doors during hours of occupancy ensuring panic bars are functioning properly.
• Requisition custodial supplies and equipment as necessary. 
• Maintain inventory records of supplies and equipment.
• Coordinate the shipping and receiving of school supplies.
• Participate in school in-service programs as assigned.
• Act as a friendly ambassador for The Rashi School.
• Perform specific projects and maintenance tasks as directed by the Director of Facilities or School Administrators.

Position Requirement (Knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for the position):

• High School or Trade School Diploma or equivalent is required.  Degree in Facilities Management preferred.     
• Ability to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with supervisors, students, parents, and staff. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions with limited supervision.
• Ability to use commercial cleaning solutions, equipment, and machinery. Knowledge of basic carpentry, painting and electrical work. Experience repairing and adjusting structures and equipment using these skills.
• Knowledge of security systems (i.e. electronic and key locks).
• Knowledge of OSHA, MassDEP and other safety standards.  Training offered and required by The Rashi School.
• Knowledge of requirements for maintaining clean and safe school buildings.
• Familiarity with handling and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality when dealing with students and employees. 

Physical requirements include:

• Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 lbs., occasionally up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to climb ladders, to stretch and bend.  
• Possible exposure to bodily fluids.  PPE provided.

Required Certificates, Licenses and other documentation:

• Suitable Massachusetts CORI and FBI fingerprinting national background check
• Blood borne Pathogen Training (company provided)
• OSHA’s Right to Know (company provided)
• Lockout Tag Out (company provided)
• Ongoing Health and Safety training (company provided)

To apply, please send cover letter, resume, and professional references to jobs@rashi.org.