Escuela de Guadalupe

660 Julian St.

Denver, CO 80204

(303) 964-8456

Maintenance Technician (Either English or Spanish)

Position dates: July-June

Position type: Full Time

Status: Exempt

Reports to: David Vallejo Julie Harris

Contact: julie_harris@escuelaguadalupe.org

Who We Are

Escuela de Guadalupe is an innovative Catholic, dual-language PK-8 school in Denver, CO. It has been recognized locally and nationally for its academic excellence and for being financially accessible to all families.

Mission Statement

We provide an academically excellent, Catholic education in English and Spanish to cultivate the next generation of community leaders.

Job Description

Working at Escuela de Guadalupe includes many different responsibilities to make a small, financially accessible school run effectively. As a close-knit community, we all pitch in to make this a great place to work and learn. Therefore, this description is not intended to be all- inclusive. Specific areas of responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Responsibilities

Building and Grounds Maintenance

Ensuring facilities are tidy and functional
Hygiene: Perform cleaning activities such as dusting, mopping etc, on a scheduled and consistent basis
“Break/fix”: Perform minor fixes as needed, such as repairing broken locks, filling gaps on walls, etc.
Electronics: Check control panels and electrical wiring on a routine basis to identify potential issues
Outside Grounds: Ensure garden/yard upkeep by mowing lawn, trimming trees/bushes, collecting trash, etc.
Help with snow removal when needed
Conduct routine maintenance tasks that include, but are not limited to:
- Replacing light bulbs
- Inspecting and troubleshooting equipment and systems (e.g. ventilation)
- Checking functionality of safety systems (e.g. fire alarm)
- Collaborating with workers and other professionals during renovations
- Reporting issues to the Director of Finance, HR, & Operations and/or a maintenance manager

Custodial

Daily

Vacuum and/or mop all floors
Empty all trash receptacles
Replenish or replace paper towels, toilet paper, soap, air fresheners
Clean & sanitize all bathrooms, urinals, toilets, & mirrors
Immediate clean-up of accidents
Clean door windows and sanitize doors/handles/knobs
Wipe or sanitize all desks and tables in all classrooms
Report any issues or ongoing excessive need for cleanings

Weekly

Dust shelves, locker tops, and window ledges
Remove scuff marks on the floors or walls

Semi-Annual (August & December)

Clean display cases
Wash & disinfect trash receptacles
Clean fans, screens, vents of heating and cooling units

Annual (Summer)

Window cleaning inside & out
Detailed cleaning — all nooks & crannies
Paint/repair as needed or directed
Clean, sanitize, & repair all desks, chairs, and bathroom walls
Remove wax build up along seams of baseboard before waxing
Wax floors and/or clean carpets

Mechanical Maintenance

New Equipment: Install appliances and equipment as required and ensure all related documentation (ie, manuals, warranties, service providers, etc) is on file at Escuela
Implement a preventive maintenance program for school buildings and grounds
Support the upkeep, repair, and maintenance of the door lock system, fire alarm and sprinkler system, fire extinguishers, and other safety and security systems in place in collaboration with other Escuela staff.
Support the upkeep, repair and maintenance of mechanical systems in the building including but not limited to the boiler heating system, the HVAC and cooling systems, electrical system internally and externally, building-wide plumbing

Safety and Security

Assure school buildings, grounds, facilities and equipment are operational and safe
Inspect school buildings and grounds to assure that proper safety, cleaning and sanitation standards are maintained
Checking functionality of safety systems (e.g. fire alarm)

Large Scale Maintenance projects

Arrange for necessary repair work by vendors and or maintenance personnel; contact vendors by telephone/email as necessary; inspect and review work performed to assure school standards are met.
Executing routine and scheduled maintenance to Escuela’s equipment and building systems.
Develop and execute a preventative maintenance process and schedule for Escuela’s critical infrastructure (note: the actual work may be performed by 3rd parties in some cases)

Expectations

Meet schedules and timelines
Estimate time and materials on a wide variety of activities
Complete tasks independently with direction from supervisor
Support the cultural, spiritual and academic goals of the school by modeling compassion, love and care for the children at all times
Contribute to an environment of enthusiasm and dedication
Value the integrity of both Spanish and English as tools for reasoning, problem-solving, communication and intellect
Model a respect for cultural and linguistic diversity
Truly believe that every child, without exception, can excel
Working effectively with people from different cultures and valuing the interests of our diverse community
Patient with staff, faculty, students, and families
Detail oriented
Well-organized and punctual
Strong problem solver
Loyal and supportive of Escuela’s mission, vision and values

Compensation

Financial and Benefits

Competitive pay scale and benefits compensation commensurate with experience.
Professional development including staff development, conferences, specialized training and education
Tuition remittance for teacher’s children enrolled at Escuela de Guadalupe ($1,000 annual tuition)
Medical and Dental benefits
Retirement plan – 403b (once plan requirements have been met)

Work Environment and Community

Small staff and tight knit community
Direct contact with supervisors and families regularly
Community that respects both English and Spanish, and the different levels of proficiency each employee, family member, or student may have
Opportunity for adults to enhance our own second language skills within a dual language environment

To apply or for more information please go to www.escuelaguadalupe.org/join-our-team

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