Maintenance Technician
Wilbraham & Monson Academy (WMA) is searching to fill the position of Maintenance Technician with experience in painting and finishing work available immediately. This position works under the general direction of the Director of Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor, and is responsible for the maintenance and repair of Campus Buildings, Faculty Residences, surrounding grounds, athletic fields, and related equipment; all other work as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor.
Essential Job Functions:
- Applies paints, sealers, and solvents to the exterior and interior building surfaces such as plaster, sheetrock, concrete, and wood.
- Performs building exterior and interior caulking, finish repair, mud and tape, and texturing tasks.
- Operates equipment such as airless spray equipment, scaffolding, and motorized lifts.
- Uses mechanized high-reach equipment to renew caulking on exterior building panel seams, windows, and doors.
- Performs special refinishing tasks including wood surface preparation, staining and sealing.
- Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
- Performs minor plaster repair, blending newly renovated wall surfaces with existing plaster.
- Surveys building painting project sites to estimate time and material quantities required; selects appropriate surface coatings.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
- Performs preventative maintenance for School facilities, equipment and faculty housing
- Responds to emergencies as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.
- Performs semi-skilled interior and exterior building maintenance and repairs such as painting, floor covering, plumbing, carpentry, mechanical, and other unskilled and semi-skilled trades work.
- Reports maintenance and repair needs to the supervisor.
- Maintains departmental equipment.
- Performs other related duties as assigned
- Must be available for emergency callouts during time off.
Knowledge, ability and skill requirements:
- Knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in maintenance, construction, and repair activities; general knowledge of the principles and practices of carpentry, painting, plumbing and wiring.
- Ability to prioritize repair and maintenance activities; ability to read and follow instructions
- Ability to use hand tools for repairs and maintenance
Education and requirements
- High School education, or equivalent experience
- Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license. A D.O.T. card is a plus.
- Must pass CORI check and Fingerprinting.
Physical Requirements
Physical demands include dexterity for machines including but not limited to computers, telephones, copy machines and printers. Common physical demands include stooping, bending, reaching, walking, and sitting or standing for extended periods. Also must be able to lift up to 65 pounds.
Accomodation
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by Administration on a case-by-case basis.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Wilbraham & Monson Academy is an equal-opportunity employer. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard for race, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression), and pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or veteran status.
Occasional evening, holiday, or weekend work required to support facilities, projects, events and programs
Please send your resume and salary requirements to Christopher W. Reed, Director of Facilities, at creed@wma.us.
