About the role
The Opportunity: The School Maintenance Worker maintains a safe, clean, functional, and well-maintained school facility. This position performs routine maintenance and repairs throughout the building and grounds, conducts regular inspections, identifies maintenance concerns, and promptly reports issues requiring specialized services or outside contractors to the School Operations Manager. The Maintenance Worker works closely with the School Operations Manager to ensure that facility needs are addressed promptly and that the school environment remains safe and operational for scholars, staff, and families.
The Details Key Deliverables:
* Perform routine maintenance and repairs throughout the school building and grounds * Repair or replace basic hardware, fixtures, furniture, doors, locks, handles, shelving, and other facility items as needed * Perform minor plumbing repairs, such as replacing faucets, handles, toilet components, and other basic fixtures * Perform minor electrical and facility repairs within the employee’s training and authorized responsibilities * Address basic heating, cooling, and ventilation maintenance concerns and report larger system issues * Repair walls, ceilings, flooring, trim, and other building surfaces when appropriate * Assist with painting, touch-ups, and general building improvements * Assemble, install, relocate, and maintain school equipment and furnishing * Respond to maintenance requests from school administration and staff * Ensure daily building readiness by checking and maintaining appropriate temperatures and monitoring heating, cooling, and ventilation systems; make authorized thermostat adjustments, identify and document recurring temperature concerns, and promptly report HVAC issues or malfunctions to the School Operations Manager. * Conduct routine building and grounds inspections, identify safety and maintenance concerns, and document and report needed repairs * Identify and report specialized repair needs, coordinate contractor access and on-site support, and follow up on outstanding maintenance issues * Maintain a safe, compliant work environment by following safety procedures, addressing hazards, using equipment and materials properly, securing work areas, and documenting inspections and maintenance activities. * Maintain organized maintenance areas, tools, equipment, and supplies; support school events and facility need, address weather-related concerns, and perform other operational duties as assigned. * Other duties as assigned
Experience and Education Requirements: * High school diploma or equivalent preferred * Previous experience in building maintenance, facilities, construction, custodial maintenance, or a related field preferred * Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, HVAC, and general building maintenance
The Network: PLA is a transformative education nonprofit changing communities across the country by providing a depth of resources not found in the traditional education model. In addition to serving as one of the country’s best turnaround school operators and successfully launching charter school start-ups, PLA also provides our school communities with a successful, research-based summer learning program (Summer Advantage), a successful Reading and Math Intervention program (Reading and Math Advantage), and a workforce development program (Skilled US) that provides expanded opportunities for our high school graduates, along with the family members of our current staff and students. This menu of programs and services is unique to our network, sets us apart from other organizations, and provides expanded opportunities for our staff through career advancement opportunities and expanded income opportunities.
The Campus:
Higher Institute of Arts and Technology (HIAT) is the first A-rated charter school located in Merrillville, IN. HIAT serves over 200 students from Kindergarten to 8th grade. We provide an outstanding educational experience in Arts and Technology. HIAT transitioned into the old S.S Peter & Paul Catholic school located at 5861 Harrison St, Merrillville, IN. At HIAT, we strive to encourage our scholars to reach their maximum potential.
Compensation and Benefits:
PLA Flex Teachers receive a base salary that is competitively aligned with the market. In addition to a base salary, PLA School Teachers receive:
* Competitive Compensation * Benefits – Healthcare, vision, and dental insurance * Professional development opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and being a part of professional communities within the school * Incentive and bonus opportunities
PLA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.