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Facilities Technician (HVAC & Electrical)

Church

Nashville, TN • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

Description:

Reports To: Director of Facilities

Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Campus Size: 56 Acres | P-12 School & Church

Role Overview

The Lead Facilities Technician is responsible for the operational integrity, safety, and climate control of our 56-acre campus. This role requires a "proactive fixer" mindset—someone who can manage complex HVAC systems and electrical grids while maintaining a safe environment for students and a welcoming atmosphere for church members. This role is a member of the Shared Services team supporting both the church and the academy.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Specialized Systems Management (HVAC & Electrical)
  • HVAC Oversight: Monitor, maintain, and repair campus-wide heating and cooling systems. Manage digital building automation systems (BAS) to ensure energy efficiency and comfort in classrooms and the sanctuary.
  • Electrical Maintenance: Perform high-level electrical repairs, including lighting ballasts, circuit breakers, and panel upgrades. Ensure all exterior campus and field lighting is functional for evening events.
  • Vendor Management: Oversee additional vendor electrician or HVAC support as needed to ensure quality work is completed.
  • Compliance: Maintain meticulous logs of inspections and repairs to satisfy state child-care licensing and fire marshal requirements.
  • Work Orders: Complete work orders as assigned in a timely manner in a highly relational enviroment.
2. Campus & Grounds Stewardship
  • Infrastructure: Oversee the upkeep of multiple buildings, ensuring plumbing, structural, and mechanical systems are operational.
  • Athletic Fields & Exterior: Coordinate with grounds crews to ensure fields, irrigation systems, and multipurpose outdoor spaces are safe for P-12 physical education and weekend church events.
  • Vendor Liaison: Act as the technical point of contact for external contractors during major capital projects or specialized installs.
3. Safety & Security
  • Environmental Safety: Ensure that all maintenance activities are conducted with "Child-Safe" protocols (securing tools, managing chemicals, and scheduling loud/hazardous work outside of school hours).
Requirements:

Qualifications & Skills

  • Certifications (Required): Valid Journeyman Electrician license and/or EPA Universal HVAC Certification.
  • Experience: 5+ years in commercial facilities maintenance; experience with school or large-scale church campuses is a significant plus.
  • Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 50 lbs, climb ladders, and navigate 56 acres in varying weather conditions.
  • Soft Skills: A servant-leader heart with the ability to interact professionally with faculty, students, and church volunteers.


Requirements

All employees must commit to performing their duties in accordance with the stated mission and purpose of the school, Christ Presbyterian Church Policies and Procedures Manual, Christ Presbyterian Church 101, and the Westminster Confession of Faith. All employees must be evangelical Christians and active members of an evangelical Christian church.


All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions for which reasonable accommodation will be made. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform he job proficiently. The position description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.


Christ Presbyterian Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, or other protected classes as prohibited by law, excluding religion. The Academy reserves the right to make employment decisions on the basis of the individual’s religion.