Multicultural Learning Center Charter School
Facilities Technician FullTime
Multicultural Learning Center Charter School, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Job Description
The Facilities Technician is responsible for ensuring the cleanliness, safety, maintenance, and proper functioning of all campus facilities and grounds. This role supports daily operations by performing routine custodial tasks, conducting basic repairs, and coordinating with external specialists as needed. The technician plays a critical role in creating a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors.
Facilities Maintenance & Repairs
Perform general repairs on campus infrastructure including plumbing, HVAC, electrical systems, and cabling; identify and escalate complex issues to appropriate specialists.
Replace lights, adjust window shades or blinds, and repair or move classroom and office furniture.
Repair and maintain student and classroom furniture to ensure it remains safe, functional, and in good condition.
Monitor and address fire hazards, trip hazards, or other campus safety issues.
Maintain and repair student play areas, walkways, driveways, and outdoor structures.
Maintain school grounds by performing tasks such as watering, weeding, planting, pruning, raking, fertilizing, and clearing debris from walkways and exterior common areas.
Operate and maintain custodial and grounds equipment such as power tools, weeders/edgers, vacuums, and buffers.
Custodial Services & Sanitation
Inspect classrooms, offices, restrooms, and hallways each morning to ensure cleanliness and address any issues that arise during the school day.
Clean and sanitize handwashing stations, bottle fillers, and student meal areas on a daily basis.
Restock supplies such as paper products, soap, and sanitizer throughout the school daily.
Maintain trash and recycling collection systems; ensure proper disposal.
Maintain inventory of cleaning and custodial supplies and equipment, and coordinate the ordering and purchasing of necessary materials.
Campus Operations & Safety
Perform daily traffic duty in the school parking lot, especially during peak times.
Set up facilities for meetings, school events, and special functions.
Lock and secure gates, doors, and windows to ensure campus safety during and after operational hours.
Monitor indoor and outdoor security; perform regular security checks.
Respond to incidents involving bloodborne pathogens and maintain required training.
Assist with the setup, relocation, and breakdown of classroom and office furniture and supplies, including supporting staff moves between rooms or offices as needed.
Ensure the safety of children and others while performing duties on site.
Transportation & Logistics
Drive to and from the elementary campus or to local vendors to pick up supplies or equipment as needed.
Provide and maintain a valid California Driver’s License and vehicle registration with Human Resources prior to performing any driving duties.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Qualifications
Job Requirements:
High School Diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent.
2-5 years of related experience in an institutional setting preferred
Must have a valid driver’s license
Knowledge of modern cleaning methods and the preferred methods of cleaning and preserving floors, walls and fixtures and surrounding areas; cleaning materials, disinfectants and equipment used in custodial work
Knowledge of safety practices and work methods and proper lifting techniques
Ability to learn requirements of maintaining school buildings and facilities in a safe, clean and orderly condition
Learn the schedules, procedures and use of maintenance tools and supplies
Operate a variety of maintenance and cleaning equipment
Meet schedules and time lines
Understand and follow oral and written directions
Work cooperatively with others; complete minor repairs as necessary
Employment contingent upon clearance of Live Scan and TB test results
Physical Abilities
Climbing ladders to inspect and replace light
Lifting and carrying heavy objects
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate small hand and power tools and equipment
Benefits
Hourly Pay Range: $25.00 - $28.00
Sick and personal days
Health insurance
State Retirement Plan
Professional development
Opportunities for growth in the organization
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
MLC’s Board Policy requires all staff to provide evidence of current COVID-19 vaccinations, Clearance with the Department of Justice, and a current TB test.
The Facilities Technician is responsible for ensuring the cleanliness, safety, maintenance, and proper functioning of all campus facilities and grounds. This role supports daily operations by performing routine custodial tasks, conducting basic repairs, and coordinating with external specialists as needed. The technician plays a critical role in creating a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors.
Facilities Maintenance & Repairs
Perform general repairs on campus infrastructure including plumbing, HVAC, electrical systems, and cabling; identify and escalate complex issues to appropriate specialists.
Replace lights, adjust window shades or blinds, and repair or move classroom and office furniture.
Repair and maintain student and classroom furniture to ensure it remains safe, functional, and in good condition.
Monitor and address fire hazards, trip hazards, or other campus safety issues.
Maintain and repair student play areas, walkways, driveways, and outdoor structures.
Maintain school grounds by performing tasks such as watering, weeding, planting, pruning, raking, fertilizing, and clearing debris from walkways and exterior common areas.
Operate and maintain custodial and grounds equipment such as power tools, weeders/edgers, vacuums, and buffers.
Custodial Services & Sanitation
Inspect classrooms, offices, restrooms, and hallways each morning to ensure cleanliness and address any issues that arise during the school day.
Clean and sanitize handwashing stations, bottle fillers, and student meal areas on a daily basis.
Restock supplies such as paper products, soap, and sanitizer throughout the school daily.
Maintain trash and recycling collection systems; ensure proper disposal.
Maintain inventory of cleaning and custodial supplies and equipment, and coordinate the ordering and purchasing of necessary materials.
Campus Operations & Safety
Perform daily traffic duty in the school parking lot, especially during peak times.
Set up facilities for meetings, school events, and special functions.
Lock and secure gates, doors, and windows to ensure campus safety during and after operational hours.
Monitor indoor and outdoor security; perform regular security checks.
Respond to incidents involving bloodborne pathogens and maintain required training.
Assist with the setup, relocation, and breakdown of classroom and office furniture and supplies, including supporting staff moves between rooms or offices as needed.
Ensure the safety of children and others while performing duties on site.
Transportation & Logistics
Drive to and from the elementary campus or to local vendors to pick up supplies or equipment as needed.
Provide and maintain a valid California Driver’s License and vehicle registration with Human Resources prior to performing any driving duties.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Qualifications
Job Requirements:
High School Diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent.
2-5 years of related experience in an institutional setting preferred
Must have a valid driver’s license
Knowledge of modern cleaning methods and the preferred methods of cleaning and preserving floors, walls and fixtures and surrounding areas; cleaning materials, disinfectants and equipment used in custodial work
Knowledge of safety practices and work methods and proper lifting techniques
Ability to learn requirements of maintaining school buildings and facilities in a safe, clean and orderly condition
Learn the schedules, procedures and use of maintenance tools and supplies
Operate a variety of maintenance and cleaning equipment
Meet schedules and time lines
Understand and follow oral and written directions
Work cooperatively with others; complete minor repairs as necessary
Employment contingent upon clearance of Live Scan and TB test results
Physical Abilities
Climbing ladders to inspect and replace light
Lifting and carrying heavy objects
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate small hand and power tools and equipment
Benefits
Hourly Pay Range: $25.00 - $28.00
Sick and personal days
Health insurance
State Retirement Plan
Professional development
Opportunities for growth in the organization
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
MLC’s Board Policy requires all staff to provide evidence of current COVID-19 vaccinations, Clearance with the Department of Justice, and a current TB test.