Job Summary:

As a Maintenance Technician II, you will be assigned tasks to be completed daily by the Campus Facilities Manager and assist the Campus Facilities Manager and help the Maintenance Service Technician I. Tasks will be in the area facilities maintenance, and you will be expected to have knowledge and experience in these areas. You will be working indoors and outdoors in this position. You will have a very important role in keeping the school campuses safe and clean for staff, students, and visitors, in accordance with city, county, state, and federal regulations. Proper documentation with all work is vitally critical in this role.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Maintain all school buildings and athletic fields to ensure they are safe for staff, student, and visitor use
• Perform preventive maintenance, repair, and installation in connection with electrical, plumbing, and HVAC
• Follow all city, county, state, and federal safety guidelines in the repairs of the facilities
• Communicate effectively with all members of the school campuses and community
• React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned
• Operate all equipment and machinery in a safe manner
• Act as a custodian when necessary
• Initiate work orders/requests
• Adhere to Valley Christian policies, procedures/processes, codes, and the Valley Way culture
• Performs other related assigned duties

Qualifications and Skills:

• Must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ that is a consistent testimony among others
• Agree to uphold Valley Christian’s Mission & Beliefs which can be found at http://valleychristianaz.org/about/philosophy/
• Faithfully attend and financially support a local church whose beliefs are in agreement with our school’s Mission & Beliefs.
• Adheres to and honors Valley Christians standards, policies, procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Must have and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license
• Ability to read and understand safety data sheets, materials, and training
• Must take OSHA related training as assigned
• EPA 608 Certification (Universal or Class 2)
• Has a good knowledge of chemicals, hazards, & applications for cleaning
• Ability to use a vacuum, broom, and mop
• Ability to work with hand and power tools
• Must have and maintain a valid level one IVP fingerprint card
• Must have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to multi-task with organization
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally
• Basic proficiency in English is required to effectively perform job duties, including communication with staff, students, and vendors
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and evenings
• Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment and to react with discretion under varying conditions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and appropriate relationships with outside vendors and businesses
• HVAC & Electrician skills and experience strongly preferred 

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience in building and ground maintenance

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions: 

• Use a computer (visual and keyboarding) 
• Able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) 50% of the time 
• Requires stooping, crouching, crawling, balancing, bending, turning, pushing, pulling, reaching and climbing stairs (2-story) 
• Occasionally driving
• Continual walking throughout the campuses
• Visual acuity for diagnosing and repairing maintenance and mechanical problems
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move 70-100 pounds using safety measures to do so
• Working safely outdoors in varying temperatures 
• Occasionally work in and around dust, fumes, and odors 
• Use of hands, fingers, arms to reach, grip and maneuver objects
• Work in noisy and crowded school environment 
• Able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and evenings when needed
• Must be able to respond quickly to sounds (fire/security alarms)
• Tempe campus - work around small children including sitting, standing, running and climbing stairs
• Tempe campus - able to lift and carry small children up to 40 pounds in case of emergency
• Must be able to travel in state between campuses, to vendors, and to related events

Background Check Statement:

VCS conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. 

About Valley Christian Schools:

Valley Christian Schools offers students in Kindergarten through 12th grade big school opportunities in a small school environment across our two East Valley Campuses. Established in 1982, VCS provides nearly 1,100 Kindergarten, elementary, junior high, and high school students a distinctly Christian education with excellent academics, championship athletics, award-winning fine arts, cutting-edge STEM programs, and a supporting community. The mission of Valley Christian Schools is to equip students to be culture changers for Christ by delivering academic excellence, facilitating spiritual growth, and building lifelong community. Valley Christian is highly accredited by both ACSI and Cognia, has been ranked as one of the Top Workplaces in Arizona for four consecutive years, and continues to achieve an “A” rating on Niche.com. 

PLEASE NOTE: Subject to the Constitution of the United States and all applicable state and federal laws, Valley Christian Schools does not discriminate against applicants or students on the basis of race, color, and national or ethnic origin in its admissions or in the administration of its education policies, programs, or activities. In addition, subject to Subject to the Constitution of the United States and all applicable state and federal laws, Valley Christian Schools does not discriminate in its employment practices. Valley Christian Schools is a Christian education institution and, in compliance with Title VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964, reserves the right to give preference in employment based upon religion. It is our desire to build an employee community of individuals who are currently living out their Christian faith that agree with our Statement of Faith, beliefs, philosophy, and qualifications.