Position Overview
As a general maintenance technician, you play a big role in keeping our schools safe with a nurturing environment that exhibits pride for our students. Your role will include a wide variety of general building maintenance functions such as: carpentry, painting electrical, plumbing, flooring, fencing and minor building repairs. You will perform numerous other assignments as specified by management. This role reports to the Director of Facilities.
Who we are:
KIPP St. Louis is a part of a national network of free, open-enrollment, public charter schools offering a choice to families and children in St. Louis city. As the largest charter school system in the city, we are driven and committed to our mission and vision.
Mission: Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.
Vision: Every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities.
KIPP St. Louis currently educates over 2,000 students and boasts hundreds of alumni. Today, our St. Louis network consists of three elementary schools, two middle schools, and a high school.
Role status: Non-exempt, Hourly
On the day-to-day basis, you can look forward to the following:
Work Performed
Cleans, inspects, and maintains building systems.
Performs preventative maintenance to all building systems.
Works off ladders, scaffolds, lifts, etc.
Completes work in accordance with all building codes.
Understands proper use of hand and power tools.
Maintains a safe working environment.
Performs routine paperwork as required.
Works independently and with a minimum amount of guidance.
Knows and uses all safety related procedures.
Assists in the installation of technology/phone systems.
Has 24-hour availability for emergency services.
Performs miscellaneous grounds duties.
Assemble and install a wide variety of apparatus/equipment.
Works weekends as needed.
Assists with set-up for facility requests.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested by management.
Help Build a Positive School and Classroom culture
Embody and maintain school’s values, policies, and culture
Develop positive relationships with students, families, teachers, and staff
Demonstrate a Growth Mindset
Pursue challenging professional goals each year
Give and receive positive and constructive feedback with your colleagues
Participate in school-wide and individual professional development
School-Based Staff staff must have the ability to...
Operate a computer and office equipment on a daily basis
Occasional moderate lifting, pushing and pulling
Maintain emotional control under stress
Interpret policy, procedures and data
Communicate effectively (verbal and written)
This job posting/description may not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
What you bring to the table:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Technical School Training (Highly desirable)
Requires the use of common sense understanding of instructions in written, oral, or diagrammatic form
Ability to handle problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations
Advanced use of shop math; and reading, writing
When a specific assignment has additional or different Essential Function requirements, the differences will be discussed at the time of assignment.
(Attendance) – Daily attendance is required to support the KIPP’s educational program.
(Mobility) – Requires independent travel to work sites.
(Reading) – Reads instructions in the use and maintenance of tools and equipment; identifies material by label and written or computer listings.
(Dexterity) – Transports materials between District locations; performs repairs to equipment, fixtures, and buildings; retrieves materials from storage areas; moves materials and equipment into and out of storage; operates motor vehicles to complete job tasks.
(Writing) – Records written reports of maintenance activities.
(Communicating) – Provides instruction to District employee; discusses repair procedures with mechanics; communicates with employees, citizens, suppliers, etc.
(Sight) – Visually troubleshoots and repairs system, structural and equipment components.
Physical Demands (Strength)
Exerts up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or
Exerts up to 25 pounds to a negligible amount of force constantly.
What we bring to the table:
We are a fast paced, energetic team and family with passionate people who are leading a movement and to cultivate the their best working environment we provide the following:
$0 deductible healthcare plan option, including medical, vision and dental.
Employer Paid Short Term Disability
$50,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee
Retirement plan through PSRSSL with a 12% match and an optional 403b as a supplement to our pension program
Employee Recognition: When we succeed together, we celebrate together with our annual gala award ceremony, christmas party, and more!
Public Service student loan forgiveness program qualified employer
Longevity Bonuses: 2, 5, and 10 year financial rewards
Generous time off:
Paid leave for illness, personal days, bereavement, jury duty, and military-related leave
Paid parental leave for new families
Wellness days and Fabulous Fridays (leave at 1:30 on Friday once a month)
Generous compensation for holiday support
On-going professional development opportunities:
Professional development will be offered
If you are interested in working at KIPP St. Louis, please visit our website to find out how to apply!
Check out our KIPP St. Louis video to learn more about KIPP St. Louis Public Schools!
KIPP St. Louis is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all our students, families, teachers, staff and community members. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
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