Facilities Technician

United Aviate Academy (UAA) is actively seeking a qualified and reliable facilities technician to support the campus working in partnership with the Manager of Facilities. As the technician for facilities, you will be responsible for installation, repair, and upkeep operations of the UAA campus that includes dorms, grounds, pool, and all other of the academy facilities. Your duties will include light maintaining machinery, planning repair activities, and assisting with developing maintenance procedures and policies. Position Summary If you have proven experience in building repair and upkeep have strong work ethic and self-motivated, then you are the person for us. Our ideal candidate will demonstrate a good understanding of facilities machinery and equipment, Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC), plumbing. electrical systems, landscaping, pool maintenance, and general building maintenance. In addition, outstanding written and verbal communication skills are a must. Duties/Responsibilities The Technician will work in partnership with the Sr Manager on planning, developing, coordinating, and fully implementing building maintenance. The technician is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance for UAA’s twenty-eight acres. Continually monitors progress toward identified goals and objectives in an effort to support continual improvement and upkeep of United Aviate Academy grounds while developing, implementing, and coordinating student services programs. Responsibilities for Technician · Complete daily tasks; prioritizing with Sr Manager · Monitor equipment inventory and notify Sr Manager when items are needed. · Monitor electrical, HVAC, & plumbing systems of facilities to ensure functionality · Ability to execute on all repair and installation activities · Maintain maintenance accurate task notes and report on daily activities · Ensure that designated buildings and facilities are fit for purpose and to provide proactive support/solutions when required · Ensure health and safety policies and procedures are complied with · Carry out inspections of the facilities to identify and resolve issues · Maintain all machinery to ensure it’s at working standards · Assist with regular inspections of the facilities to detect and resolve problems Physical Demands and Work Environment This position requires can complete all of the essential functions and physical requirements of the job. This position is located in a campus environment which requires frequent visits to multiple buildings, including dorms. Must be able to walk frequently for various responsibilities and task. Frequently moves items weighing up to 50 pounds across the office for needs. EEO Statement: Westwind School of Aeronautics Phoenix, LLC, dba United Aviate Academy (UAA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind - All employment decisions at UAA are based on business needs. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting job applicants and employees without regard to race, religion or belief, color, national, social, or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, genetic information, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identify and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, or any other status protected by laws, regulations, and reasonable accommodations. Decisions on employment and promotions are based solely upon an individual’s qualifications, with reference to the responsibilities and skills required of the position for which the individual is being considered.