Facilities Maintenance Technician

At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential and it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential.

Position Description

Rocketship Public Schools Milwaukee is looking for a facilities “jack of all trades” who is always striving to create safe and functional learning environments. This is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the Regional Director of Operations with support and coaching from the national facilities team. The initial set of responsibilities is outlined here, but there will be continual opportunities to grow and specialize.

Essential Functions

• Support the Rocketship mission, vision, and strategy for facilities and how it supports the schools and, ultimately the communities that Rocketship serves
• Campus & Office Maintenance
• Complete work order requests
• Solve issues identified during routine inspections and quarterly audits
• Complete minor repairs relating to plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and fire/life safety systems
• Complete specific recurring maintenance tasks across all regional campuses, e.g. power washing, touching up paint, etc.
• Assist with ongoing landscaping, snow removal, and beautification projects.
• Supports special projects as directed by the Facilities and Operations teams.
• Procure repair parts, materials, tools, and equipment within budget and approved by the Facilities team and Regional Director of Operations.
• Support campuses by responding to facilities emergencies directly and/or working with vendors
• Conduct routine inspections of all campuses and offices to ensure the functionality of equipment and maintenance of school campus facility standards

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance technician or handyman experience across a portfolio of properties
• Evident passion for Rocketship’s mission, matched with a strong work ethic and a belief that all students, including those with special needs, can achieve academic success
• PC-based computer skills and Internet navigation
• Ability to use our online work order management system (FMX)
• Experience using email and calendaring applications (Google-based applications)
• Ability to quickly adapt to new computer programs and software
• Past success at being a “jack of all trades” capable of doing everything from power washing to minor electrical work (changing bulbs, ballasts), minor plumbing work (snaking drains, unclogging toilets, fixing minor leaks), minor sheetrock repairs, and painting.
• Experience troubleshooting facilities issues and escalating when necessary
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills
• The candidate should have access to a vehicle and possess a valid driver's license to be able to transport materials and tools between locations