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MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - Are you ready to make a difference?

School Specialty is dedicated to transforming education for the better. Our success is fueled by a team of passionate innovators who are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of students. Are you ready to make an impact?

Job Summary: The maintenance technician is responsible for the general upkeep of the interior and exterior areas of the facility, troubleshooting and repair of mechanical and electrical devices, preventative maintenance programs, and plays a primary role in the safety committee. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to: vendor selection and recommendations, and oversees direct work of outside contractors. The maintenance lead is a working “hands-on” role that ensures that all of these responsibilities are in compliance with federal, state, and local law including OSHA compliance.

Work Location:

• This will be an onsite role in our Greenville location.

Compensation Information:

• Hourly range of $23-$28 plus an annual incentive plan.

What you’ll do:

• Electrical troubleshooting and repair of control wiring circuits.
• Reading and interpreting prints for both mechanical and electrical.
• Diagnoses and repairs equipment and system failures.
• Replace conveyor drives, motors, belts and components.
• Electrical trouble shooting of AC and DC drives.
• Perform minor repairs in trades such as plumbing, drywall, painting, and carpentry.
• Uses typical mechanics / electricians tool and inspection devices to diagnose problems
• Implementation of Preventative Maintenance Programs.
• Safety Committee Leader.
• Evacuation Drills.
• Support Vendor Selection and manage outside contractors.

What we expect you to bring to the table:

• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, and Word.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Hands-on experience in directing skilled trades.
• Demonstrated competency in mechanical skills and general repairs.

Education and/or Certifications Required:

• High School Diploma with minimum of 5 years experience in maintenance, safety and plant engineering.
• Trade School / Electrical certification preferred.

Benefits Package: We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental & Vision (effective day 1), basic life insurance, disability coverage, PAID parental leave, wellness programs, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401k, Educational Reimbursement, Paid Holidays, annual paid Volunteer time, and so much more!

We’re determined to positively impact the future, one child at a time.

If you share our passion, we need to talk.

Just imagine what we could do together.  

Physical and Mental Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to finger, handle or touch. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   Mental demands include multi-tasking, decision making, problem solving, comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, and synthesizing data.

Additional Information

• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
• School Specialty, Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace. All applicants are subject to a drug screen and background check as a condition of employment. 
• EEO/AA including Vets and Disabled
• If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at Opportunities@SchoolSpecialty.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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