Administrative Openings

Facilities Technician

The Facilities  Technician is responsible for partnering with the Facilities Director to ensure the school’s facilities and campus are well-maintained and function properly.  The Technician will be responsible for proactively identifying needed improvements, minor repairs, preventive maintenance, event set-up and tear down, supply management and project management, as needed.   

Essential Functions:  

Maintenance and Repairs

  • Review and respond to help desk tickets in a timely manner.
    • Light mechanical duties: Program thermostats,  adjust/replace door hardware;  etc.
    • Light plumbing duties:  Repair toilets, replace faucets, plumbing supply lines and valves, etc.
    • Light electrical duties; Replace fluorescent light bulbs; reset circuit breakers; investigate power issues; replace ballasts, outlets, fixtures, and light switches; etc.
    • Light construction duties; Assemble furniture; repair walls and doors; hang pictures; install white/bulletin boards; adjust doors/gates; repair fencing.
  • Perform preventative maintenance according to schedule(s) and maintain corresponding documentation.
  • Manage supply inventories and order supplies, as needed.
  • Proactively communicate with key stakeholders (i.e., Facilities Director, faculty, staff, event manager, etc.) about needs and issues.

Events

  • Complete set-up and tear-down for on-campus events.
  • Complete set-up and tear-down for off-campus events, as needed.
  • Serve the faculty and staff responsible for events by responding to their unexpected needs, as required and as time allows.

Minimum Experience and Background:

  • Minimum of 3 years experience working in construction or a facilities maintenance position.
  • A good working knowledge of hand and power tools.
  • School experience is preferred but not required.
  • Experience working with commercial buildings is preferred but not required.
  • Must be self-motivated and organized with strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills. 
  • Able to lift 50 pounds and walk up and down steps and ladders.
  • Frequent campus walk throughs to inspect buildings and grounds is required.
  • Some early morning and evening work required.

Other Requirements:

  • A growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
  • A full and unreserved support of the School’s Statement of Faith and Statement of Beliefs.
  • Willingness and ability to support the vision, mission, critical issues, and core values of the school.  
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment background and credit check.

Contact Information:

Interested parties should submit a letter of interest, resume, and salary requirements to:  The Covenant School, Attn: Brandt Wright, Assistant Head of School, 7300 Valley View Lane, Dallas, TX 75240.

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Covenant is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. However, within its legal capacity as a nonprofit religious organization, the School reserves the right to carefully and fully explore the religious values, faith, and convictions (including personal conduct) of applicants and employees in order to employ those individuals who support, advance, and live in a manner consistent with the School's doctrinal statement and Biblical position.