Job Posting: Maintenance Specialist

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t. Luke's Episcopal School invites qualified job seekers to apply for the position of Maintenance Specialist. Prospective applicants should review the position description below and follow the instructions included to apply. You may upload your resume for this position online or contact Michelle Bentley at 251-666-2991.
St. Luke's Episcopal School is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon age, sex, color, race, national origin, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetics or any other prohibited characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to recruitment, hiring, training and other development, promotion, transfer, termination, lay-off, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

The Maintenance Specialist will perform a variety of facility, infrastructure, and utility system maintenance, repair, and renovation tasks at the semi-skilled (and sometimes skilled) level. This position reports to the Director of Facilities and works closely with faculty, staff, and vendors.

• Perform preventative and deferred maintenance on HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems as well as facilities and equipment.
• Inspect and test systems, machinery, and equipment. Repair and maintain as necessary.
• Identify supplies, equipment, machinery, etc. required to perform the job.
• Operate a variety of shop machinery and equipment such as complex hand/power tools.
• Must be able to work alone.
• Good working knowledge of electrical systems and the capability of successfully performing tasks associated with the other traditional building trades.
• Perform other duties such as assisting in preparations for special events, assisting in traffic and parking control, and driving school-owned or rented vehicles to pick-up or deliver items from vendors and between campuses or to transport children from one campus to the other.
Periodically perform maintenance on-call duty and respond to after-hours problems.
• Periodically open and close the facilities for renters.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities or Division Directors.

• A high school diploma or GED is required, and a one-year certificate from college or technical school is preferred.
• Three years of experience in plant operations or general building trades with experience and skills in two or more of the following trades and crafts: electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, masonry, and HVAC.
• Ability to perform routine tasks without close supervision.
• Must possess good communication and customer-service skills.
• Must be knowledgeable of and follow safety rules, regulations, and policies.
• Must be able to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to operate a variety of tools and power equipment.
• Ability to work independently and/or with teams.
• Knowledge of standard practices, materials, tools, and terminology of building trades.
• Ability to walk, stand, maintain balance, climb ladders, crouch, lift up to 50 pounds, bend, stoop, and reach above shoulder level.
• Ability to withstand inside and outside environmental conditions.
• Ability to deal with moderate levels of stress related to time constraints and hazards of the job.
• General outdoor services and maintenance, such as mowing lawn, sweeping areas, etc.
• A current Alabama driver license must be maintained.

• May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions during portions of the work day.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Activities include walking, standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, lifting, pulling, finger dexterity, grasping, pushing, repetitive motions, talking, hearing, and visual acuity.
• Occasional prolonged and irregular hours.
• Ability to walk, stand, maintain balance, climb ladders, crouch, lift up to 50 pounds, bend, stoop, and reach above shoulder level.
• Ability to withstand inside and outside environmental conditions.
• Ability to deal with moderate levels of stress related to time constraints and hazards of the job.
• May be exposed to inclement weather.
• Exposure to a variety of cleaning chemicals.