MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

Maintenance Engineer Status:

Full-time Compensation Range:

$26.44- 28.85 / Hourly Rate

W E L C O M E T O C R O S S R O A D S

See the world differently.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Norton Campus 1715 Olympic Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90404 MIDDLE & UPPER SCHOOL 21st Street Campus 1714 21st Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404 About Crossroads School Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences is a place where the members of our diverse student body are encouraged to think critically, express themselves openly and respectfully and make a positive impact in the lives of others and in the world around them. We are a vibrant, relationship-based school with a founding commitment to the "greater community." Crossroads was founded to be not just a school, but also a movement for positive social change in the world. This ambitious charge is part of the very DNA of Crossroads. Not only do our students engage in meaningful service learning and community service projects, but Crossroads as an institution considers serving the greater community a cornerstone of our mission. Job Description The school maintenance engineer is responsible for cleaning, repairing, protecting, and maintaining the school's facilities on both campuses. This role performs various trades throughout the day including, but not limited to, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, drywalling, and painting.

Essential Job Functions Conduct Routine Inspections:

Regularly inspect school buildings and grounds for potential maintenance issues, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural components.

HVAC System Maintenance:

Oversee the maintenance and repair of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, including replacing filters, cleaning coils and condensate lines, and troubleshooting.

Plumbing Maintenance:

Inspect and repair plumbing systems, including fixing leaks, unclogging drains, changing water filters, repairing toilets, sinks, and faucets.

Electrical Maintenance:

Maintain electrical systems, including lighting, circuit breakers, power outlets, and other electrical devices. Troubleshoot and repair electrical issues, ensuring compliance with electrical codes and safety standards.

Drywalling and Painting repairs:

Repair damaged walls with the proper compound, appropriate prep areas for repairs or painting, sanding, and perform proper painting techniques.

Assemble Furniture:

Understand how to read manufactures assembly guides. Assemble furniture ranging from desks/tables, chairs, risers, and anything else that may arise.

Preventative Maintenance:

Work through assigned preventive maintenance tasks in a timely manner.

Work Order Management:

Regularly check work orders throughout the day using a computer or mobile device. The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for updating and closing out work orders they assigned to.

Safety Guidelines:

Preform work under OSHA compliances and ensure that the proper PPE is being used depending on the job.

Reporting:

Report any safety or hazardous conditions around campus to the Plant Supervisor immediately.

Additional Responsibilities:

The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for helping other departments (events, custodians, etc...) when they are needed. Attend all departmental meetings and attend school wide meetings when applicable. Proficiency in speaking and writing in English is required. Fluency is Spanish is a plus. Ability to work weekends when needed, especially for mandatory work events. Responsible for keeping your work area and shop clean and organized. Interpret shop drawings, floor plans, electrical schematics, and other documents that details information about our buildings. (preferred). Posses the ability to drive a vehicle (Car, forklift, scissor lift, etc....).

Required Qualifications:

Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a trade (Electrical, HVAC, painting, plumbing, etc....). A Certification in any field is a plus. The ability to operate a computer and navigate through Microsoft Office and emails. Must be able to communicate with the team in a professional manner. Must possess a valid California Driver's License and must be insurable by the school's insurance company. Applicants must pass an FBI and California background check as well as test negative for TB.

Working Conditions/ Physical Demands:

This is a full-time, non-exempt position. This position is eligible for health, dental, vision, disability, pension benefits, and tuition remission as per the personnel manual for non-teaching employees. This is a 12-month position with two weeks of vacation plus holidays and other breaks as per the personnel manual. Standard work hours are Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, but occasional evening or weekend work may be required for special events. This is an "At will" employment.

Physical Ability:

Ability to lift 50 lbs (sometimes up to 75lbs) and perform physical tasks such as bending, reaching, and lifting for extended periods. Stand and walk for extended periods of time. Maintenance Engineers often work in areas with limited space (e.g., attics, crawl spaces, basements, or machinery rooms), which require bending, kneeling, or even crawling. Climb ladders or scaffolding to access high areas (e.g., rooftops, ceilings, or HVAC units).

Performance Expectations/ Goals:

Complete work orders in a timely manner and communicate any issues that may arise. Complete preventive maintenances within the week they are assigned. Cross learning in other trades and applying that knowledge to issues on campus. Cross training between campuses and understanding the needs of each campus.

Training and Development:

Employee will receive onboarding training (New Hire Orientation) Consistent safety training which will follow OSHA guidelines. The Maintenance Engineer will have the opportunity to shadow other Maintenance Engineers for the promotion of cross training. Schooling and certification courses may be offered to the employee after their first year of employment. Our Philosophy Statement The School was built upon five basic commitments: to academic excellence; to the arts; to the greater community; to the development of a student population of social, economic, and racial diversity; and to the development of each student's physical well-being and full human potential. It is the goal of Crossroads School to provide a strong college preparatory program from which each student will develop a personal commitment to learning, a respect for independent thinking, and an expanding curiosity about the world and its people. We consider certain skills to be essential for all graduates: to read well, to write clearly and coherently, to study effectively, to reason soundly, and to question thoughtfully. Through the educational process, we assist students in gaining self-esteem, self-knowledge, and respect for the knowledge and opinions of others. We believe that education must not be a race for the accumulation of facts, but should be an enriching end in itself. We also believe that education is a joint venture among students, parents and teachers. To be effective with young people, teachers and parents must themselves continue to learn, so that they may perceive the young accurately and treat them wisely. We believe that the arts are an essential part of the curriculum and that it is important for students to express themselves creatively and to use their imaginations freely. Therefore, music, drama, visual arts, film, writing and dance are significant parts of student life at Crossroads. Through our academic and extra-curricular programs, we seek to promote social, political and moral understanding, and to instill a respect for the humanity and ecology of the earth. We understand that there are many kinds of intelligence, and the traditional academic, cognitive area is one. Other important areas of intelligence are intuition, imagination, artistic creativity, physical expression and performance, sensitivity to others and self-understanding. To neglect any of these areas is to limit students in the development of their full human potential. We believe that the uniqueness of children is revealed in their very existence and that it is the School's responsibility to foster their innate sense of the mystery and joy of life. Our Diversity Statement One of Crossroads School's founding commitments is to develop a socially, economically and racially diverse student body. We are equally committed to supporting a vibrant and diverse workforce. Crossroads is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer; we do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, gender or gender identity, age or sexual orientation. People of color, women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.