Our Client YES, Prep Public Schools is a free, open-enrollment public school system that serves 15,000 students across nineteen (19) schools in the Houston area. YES Prep has been ranked as among the top 100 public high schools in the nation by Newsweek and U.S. News & World Report. Every year, 100 percent of YES Prep’s graduating seniors have been accepted into four-year colleges, including Harvard, Yale, Columbia, Rice, and Stanford. YES Prep combines a highly successful 6th-12th grade model along with high standards for student achievement.

Job Summary Details:

We are seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician who is responsible for performing routine building maintenance tasks. Performance of building maintenance tasks in one or more fields (e.g. carpentry, electrical, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, etc.). This is a full-time, non-exempt hourly position, reporting to the Facilities Supervisor.

The successful candidate will be responsible for plumbing, electrical, access control and HVAC maintenance as well as any other duties assigned by the Facilities Supervisor. We’re looking for a professional who can take the initiative and help anticipate problems before they occur. The ideal candidate will be able to communicate effectively with on clients.

Benefit Information:

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package.  For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM  Employee Benefits | Front Line Team Members | (Programa de Beneficios de ABM)

Facilities Maintenance Technician responsibilities

Evaluate, repair and maintain plumbing, electrical and HVAC systems in the building  Communicate with facilities management about any work that requires outside expert assistance  Receive and respond to reports of mechanical or maintenance issues on their premises  Work with tools and supplies necessary to complete tasks or projects  Proficient with instruments and tools required for job responsibilities 

Requirements

High school education or equivalent  2 years of working experience in facilities maintenance HVAC Certification and EPA Universal preferred Basic understanding of electrical, plumbing, and carpentry  Ability to work with minimal supervision  Must demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills; customer service oriented  Must be organized, detail oriented, self-motivated, and able to multi-task  Must have the ability to climb heights, lift up to 60 lbs. and climb onto ladders