About Salem Academy and College:

Salem Academy and College is the oldest continuously operating educational institution for girls and women in the country.  Since 1772, the institution has engaged in transformational change to innovate women’s education. Founded with the mission of making education accessible to all, Salem has a rich 252-year-old history and a long-standing track record of educating girls and women who are prepared to make a bold impact locally, nationally and globally through liberal arts education.  Salem Academy is a boarding and day college preparatory school with focus on interdisciplinary learning using STEAM, wellness and leadership. Salem College is the nation’s only liberal arts college exclusively dedicated to developing the next generation of health leaders. Our graduates are committed to making the world a better, healthier and more equitable place.

Niche lists Salem Academy as the No. 1 boarding school in North Carolina; No. 5 college prep high school in North Carolina as well as the No. 1 college prep school in the Greensboro/High Point/Winston-Salem, NC area. Salem Academy has students from more than 10 states and 5 countries. Over 85% of the faculty and staff have a master’s degree or higher.  Courses are taught at the college prep, honors, AP and dual enrollment levels.  The unique partnership and shared campus with Salem College allows for collaboration with college faculty/staff on curriculum ideas, club activities and more. Salem completed its 250th-anniversary campaign exceeding a $12.5M goal.

Salem Academy is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, a vibrant college town known as the “City of Arts and Innovation”. Winston-Salem is a lively academic community, home to six institutions of higher education and more than 26,000 students. Winston Salem has a collaborative and engaged academic community with strong private and public schools, excellent healthcare systems, and affordable housing. The Winston-Salem area also offers a rich variety of cultural opportunities and has a vibrant art and restaurant scene. Within a few hours of campus are mountains for skiing, camping, or hiking; rivers for whitewater rafting; and the beautiful ports and beaches of North and South Carolina.

Position Summary:

Under the general direction of the Executive Director of Operations, as an essential employee, the Maintenance Technician II HVAC reports directly to the Lead Maintenance Technician. The position is responsible for maintaining and repairing all types of commercial and residential HVAC-R equipment, monitoring automated control systems, changing filters and belts, cleaning drains, working with high and low-voltage wiring, working with control wiring, troubleshooting any HVAC-R equipment, working to establish a preventative maintenance schedule/system for all HVAC-R equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with maintaining physical plant such as responsible for maintaining the buildings and related equipment in a timely, efficient, and professional manner. Must be knowledgeable in general building maintenance, HVAC-R, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry. Such as HVAC-R, boilers, chillers, and pumps.
• Provide general maintenance for the Salem
• HVAC-R routine maintenance and Install and maintain ventilation and refrigeration units
• Plumbing repairs such as faucet repairs, adjustments, and
• Check equipment and perform routine maintenance to ensure everything is in working order
• Repair malfunctioning equipment units and broken structures
• Respond to maintenance, repair and work order requests
• Pool maintenance as
• Assist with the snow removal as needed
• Work cooperatively and effectively with all members of the department, and other campus constituencies.
• Keeps work area, buildings, and property in clean and orderly
• Performs routine maintenance
• Performs maintenance duties, maintenance functions specific to the assigned facilities and/or based on needs for seasonal/project requirements.
• Use maintenance solutions and chemicals correctly in preparation of and during maintenance, according to instructions.
• Perform general construction assignments including, carpentry, woodworking, drywall installation and repair, fence building and repair, and other associated tasks.
• Follows procedures for the use of chemicals and power machinery to prevent injury and damaged equipment.
• Assists with managing inventory of maintenance
• Drives vehicles required to perform or travel to maintenance work, including Salem vehicles, vans, or industrial equipment.
• Notifies supervisors regarding the need for repairs or additions to building operating
• Unlocks doors, ensuring doors are locked after completing
• Reports needs and concerns to supervisor/appropriate staff, which may include submitting or recommending work orders and checking supply levels within on-campus buildings and residence halls, responsible for reporting concerns related to on-campus
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Assists in on-the-job training of new staff on routine
• Train employees on proper equipment maintenance and
• Report issues with vendors, students/faculty/staff/parents, to supervisor.
• This position will have daily contact with internal individuals (students/faculty/staff/parents, etc.)
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, during inclement weather, and during other circumstances requiring maintenance staffing.
• Must be flexible with work hours and have the ability to take 24 hours on-call
• Performs other tasks, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimum
• Ability to understand and follow safety
• Ability to safely use maintenance equipment and
• Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to maintenance
• Ability to lift and manipulate heavy
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety
• Excellent communication, oral, interpersonal, and writing
• Strong troubleshooting skills including the ability to multi-task and work independently with demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Ability and skill to give appropriate feedback to coworkers and
• Ability to communicate across levels of
• Knowledge of general maintenance best practices, procedures, and terms associated with building maintenance, and physical plant operations.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship between diverse operating groups, personnel, and organizations.
• Ability to organize work and maintain
• Ability to cope and adapt to changing requirements, needs, and goals (sometimes rapidly changing).
• Ability to evaluate situations and recommend action and/or cost-effective
• Ability to perform repetitive motion for long periods of
• Excellent manual dexterity, innovative/critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrate proficiency with technology, computers, and computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Ability to efficiently and accurately enter, edit, mark as completed, add notes, complete work orders, etc. within CMMS system.
• Demonstrated experience as a maintenance
• Physically capable of lifting 50
• Strong understanding of general maintenance processes and
• Experienced in operating a variety of equipment, including skid-steer, snowblowers, lawnmowers, and small hand and power tools.
• Working knowledge of tools, common appliances, and devices

Additional Qualifications:

• Significant HVAC experience with a minimum of 5 years of
• Must hold universal CFC
• Ability to pass a background
• High school diploma or equivalent, or combination of education and experience may be
• Valid driver’s

Physical Functions:

• Bend, squat, stand, kneel, walk, run, crawl, and
• Regularly ascend/descend
• Walk for long distances and sit for varying lengths of
• Reach above shoulders, handle keys/tools/objects, push, pull, carry, or lift over 50
• Work may necessitate accessing and working in confined spaces or high
• Must be physically able to perform tasks
• Must be physically able to operate the equipment required to perform duties.
• Work in an indoor/outdoor environment subject to changing
• Ability to lift heavy objects, climb ladders, and work at heights
• Considerable physical Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of the job.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
• Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud
• Exposure to cleaning agents and chemicals such as disinfectants, grease, lubricants, solvents, graffiti remover, floor stripper, floor wax, propane, paint thinner.
• Perceive sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction and receive detailed information through oral communication; express and exchange ideas by means of verbal

Application Process:

To apply, please send a letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position along with a resume and contact information for three professional references to tina.kramer@salem.edu.  The letter of interest may be addressed to the Tina Kramer. The review of applications will begin on immediately, and will be ongoing until the position is filled.

Salem Academy and College is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law in its employment practices.