Position Overview:

Under the direction of the Director of Administration and/or Maintenance, Operations, & Transportation Staff Lead, perform a variety of unskilled/semi-skilled maintenance, repair, and construction duties involving designated facilities, grounds, utilities and equipment, assist other maintenance and custodial personnel in the performance of a variety of duties related to the building trades, and safely transport students and staff in school vehicles. Higher capacity vehicles will require obtaining the proper license and any necessary training will be funded by the school.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance, repair, and construction duties while maintaining designated facilities, utilities and equipment, and assisting in assuring a safe environment for students and staff. 
• Assist skilled workers and/or outside service providers in various trades including HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, glazing, painting, and others as needed.
• Inspect school grounds and buildings for health and safety hazards; inspect and maintain fire exits and extinguishers as required. 
• Assist in installing, maintaining and repairing heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems as directed; maintain gas and water lines; replace filters and unclog drains as necessary. 
• Schedule and perform preventive maintenance of systems, including HVAC systems, water supply, electrical supply, and plumbing 
• Repair and refurbish cabinets, bookcases and a variety of classroom equipment; install and repair floor and ceiling elements, roofing, and shelving. 
• Assist in alterations, repairs and construction of articles and structures of wood such as partitions, counters, forms and fences. 
• Assist in installing and repairing electrical systems as assigned; install, maintain and replace light bulbs, wiring, and fixtures. 
• Perform general plumbing and irrigation repairs as directed; assist with installing, repairing and maintaining fixtures, toilets and sinks; assist with water and gas line repairs; unclog drains. 
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment such as troubleshooting, repairing or replacing switches, receptacles, valves, belts and motors; maintain fans, thermostats and pumps; assist with repairs to bells, clocks, lighting circuits and other equipment. 
• Confer and collaborate with the Supervisor-Maintenance, Operations & Transportation and site administrators in planning systematic maintenance, including interior/exterior painting, roof repairs, and other items requiring periodic maintenance. 
• Review and prioritize work orders; expedite routine maintenance requests; estimate labor and materials needed for projects; work from oral and written instructions and work orders; respond to emergency repair needs as requested.
• Schedule maintenance for school vehicles; drive a vehicle to conduct work. 
• Operate and maintain a variety of maintenance equipment including a variety of hand and power tools; maintain equipment in clean and orderly condition.
• Occasionally transport students in school vehicles and obtain proper license(s) for transporting students and staff members in high capacity vehicles. Shuttle students between school sites, on field trips, and to other destinations for learning opportunities and special occasions.
• Maintain routine records related to assigned activities. 

Other Duties:

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

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Required Qualifications:

Education and Experience: 

• Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and 3-5 years performing a variety of maintenance work in one or more of the building maintenance trades. 

Licenses and other Requirements:

• Valid California Class C driver’s license and willingness to earn license for higher occupancy vehicles..

Knowledge of: 

• Standard tools, equipment, materials, methods and techniques used in general construction, maintenance and repair. 
• Operation and proper maintenance of tools, equipment and machinery used in the building trades. 
• Operation of a computer and assigned software. 
• Basic preventive maintenance principles and practices. 
• Requirements of maintaining buildings in a safe, clean and orderly condition. 
• Read, interpret and work from drawings and blueprints. 
• Tools, materials and terminology used in the various trades including carpentry and plumbing, 
• Appropriate safety precautions and procedures. 
• Oral and written communication skills. 
• Basic record-keeping techniques. 
• Proper lifting techniques. 

The Waldorf School of San Diego is seeking a full-time Director of Pedagogy to join our dedicated and experienced team of teachers in sunny San Diego.